Band Saw Safety Rules

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Band Saw Safety Rules

• Technology Design Lab
• Howell High School
• Ms. Roses

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Safety Rule 1

• Always wear safety glasses or eye protection when
  using the band saw

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Safety Rule 2

• Keep all guards in place.

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Safety Rule 2

• Adjust the blade guards to within 1/8 above the
  stock.

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Safety Rule 2 - Continued

• Blade guards that are over ¼ inch above the work
  will lead to accidents and reduces the accuracy
  of your cut.

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Safety Rule 3

• Maintain the stock flat on the table.

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Safety Rule 3 - Continued

• Never hold the stock above the table, the
  material must remain flat on the table surface at
  all times.

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Safety Rule 4

• Dont cut round stock on the band saw.
• The round stock may roll into the blade causing
  an accident.
• Only Ms. Roses should perform this task while
  using a miter gauge.

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Safety Rule 5

• Concentrate your attention on the job at hand.

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Safety Rule 5 - Continued

• Do not interrupt others while using power
  equipment.
• Stay focused until the blade has stopped moving.
  It doesnt stop when you press the red stop
  button. Keep aware the blade coasts to a stop.

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Safety Rule 6

• Never leave the machine running while unattended.

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Safety Rule 7

• Keep the work area clean. Remove any wood stuck
  in the throat plate only when the blade is
  stopped.

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Safety Rule 7 - Continued

• Scrap wood or tools on the floor or the bandsaw
  table will lead to accidents and injuries.

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Safety Rule 8

• If the blade comes out of the guides or breaks,
  stop the machine immediately by turning off the
  power. Unplug the machine and get Ms. Roses
  immediately.
• Do not open the access door to the machine until
  the wheels have come to a complete stop.
• Have Ms. Roses reposition or install a new blade.
  
• Teeth should face down and to the operator

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Safety Rule 9

• Do not reach across the saw line.
• Never have your fingers in line with the blade.

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Safety Rule 10

• Always back material out of a cut with power on
• Turning off the machine and backing out of a cut
  will result in breakage of the blade.

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Safety Rule 11

• Always use a push stick or scrap piece of wood
  when sawing small stock.
• Keep fingers and hands at least 4 away from the
  blade at all times!

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Safety Rule 12

• Do not hold the stock in line with the saw blade.

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Safety Rule 12 - Continued

• Hold the stock to the sides of the cutting line.

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Safety Rule 13

• Keep your hands and fingers 4 from the side of
  the blade.

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Safety Rule 13 - Continued

• Remember to keep your hands clear of the throat
  plate.

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Safety Rule 14

• Use relief cuts on tight curves to avoid
  breaking the blade.

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Safety Rule 15

• Never sit or stand to the RIGHT of the saw.
• If the blade breaks, sometimes it will shoot out
  to the right side of saw.

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Summary

• Follow the safety rules.
• Use the band saw and other laboratory tools only
  for their intended purpose.
• Follow the directions and safety guidelines as
  listed by the machines manufacturer.
• Keep a safe distance of at least 3 from the
  operator and do not distract them.
• The size, thickness and hardness of wood
  determines the blade thickness/teeth.
• All injuries should be reported to Ms. Roses
• Loose clothing should not be worn.
• Stop cutting if you hear loud noises or see
  sparks.
• Only cut wood with the bandsaw in the Tech Design
  Lab.
• Do not brush away chips with your fingers or
  hands.