There are a couple of things with machine guarding on a bandsaw that we need to be mindful of.
Band saw machine guarding.
All guards should be in place before use.
Operate on 1 aaa battery sold separately.
Ensure the blade is positioned properly on track.
Most of the aftermarket machine guards are junk.
Made of clear acrylic guards attach to your band saw blade s support arm at an angle to minimize glare.
First of all a term to teach you.
The easiest way to avoid injury is to use properly guarded saws and appropriate safety equipment.
Start up the band saw.
The operator is required to hand feed and manipulate the stock against the blade to saw along a predetermined line.
Increase safety and visibility with these blade guards that have a built in light.
Set blade tension within manufacturer standards.
When you use a band saw adjust the blade guards to within 1 8 to 1 4 inch from the top of the material.
The two types of band saws horizontal and vertical are named for their respective cutting blade positions.
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The portion of the blade that s doing the actual cutting of the stock is called the point of operation.
A wider gap will place tension on the blade and increase the risk of breaking.
Increase safety and visibility with these blade guards that have a built in light.
Here we have a metal cutting bandsaw used in its horizontal position.
However this machine is usually considered a manual feed tool.
Avoid loose fitting clothes and long hair that might become entangled in a power tool and remove rings watches neck chains and other jewelry.