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WorksheetsBandsaw Safety
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is this machine called?
(a)
What PPE do you need to wear or use when using the bandsaw?
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Rings & Jewellery
Face Sheild
Long and Loose hair must be contained
What MUST you do before and operation of the bandsaw?
Use a push stick when feeding material past the blade
Leave the machine on when you walk away
Ensure blade guide and guard is in the correct position
Turn on the dust extraction system before operating the bandsaw
What MUST you NOT do when operating the bandsaw?
Make adjustments while the machine is running
Feed the materials forward evenly
Place your fingers or hands in the line of the cut
Stop the machine before attempting to back the work away from the blade
Cut sharp curves in one continuous cut
What are the forbidden tasks of this machine
Attempting to cut very small items
Using relief cuts when cutting sharp curves
Cutting cylindrical or irregular stock
What do you do in an emergency?
Ask a friend for help
Press the emergency button and call for the teacher
Try and figure out a solution yourself
