Bandsaw Safety

he upper saw guide assembly should be adjusted to ¼ inch or less above the stock being cut.

A student assisting the operator should stand to the right side of the blade.

The teeth of the bandsaw blade should point up at the point of operation.

When cutting tight curves with the bandsaw, you should first make relief cuts.

The bandsaw must be at a dead stop before any adjustments are made.

The roller or thrust wheels on the guide assemblies must be adjusted properly to support the bandsaw blade.

If the bandsaw blade breaks, you should get another student to stop the machine for you.

Use a bench brush to clean off scraps and dust from the table surface.

After turning on the bandsaw, allow the machine to reach full speed before starting to cut.

The operator’s hands should never be in a direct line with the bandsaw blade.