Band Saw

Adjust the upper guide and guard:

Only when the power is shut off

If the band saw blade breaks while the machine is running, you should:

Shut off the power if possible, keeping yourself and others clear. Notify the instructor immediately.

Before turning on the band saw, adjust the blade guard to where it is...

¼" above the highest part of the stock that you are cutting.

While cutting with the band saw, you can use your hand, a push stick, or scrap wood to push wood away from the band saw blade.

False! Always use a push stick or scrap wood to push wood away from the band saw blade while it is running. Keep your hands at least 4" away from the blade!

When you are finished using the band saw you should turn it off and walk away; the blade will stop eventually on its own.

False! Always wait for the blade to stop before leaving

When operating the band saw, safety glasses do not need to be worn if using a face shield.

False! Always wear safety glasses!

Small curves can be cut on the Band Saw by twisting the blade.

False! NEVER twist the blade on any tool.

Force the wood into the blade to get a good cut.

False! Never force a workpiece into any power tool. It is not safe to force wood into the blade.

When cutting round or irregular shaped stock on the band saw, you do not need to use a V-block to secure it.

False! You MUST use a V-block for workpieces that do not have flat bottoms.

Fingers should stay in front of the band saw blade as you cut.

False! Your fingers should stay to either side of the blade and 4" away from it as you cut.

You can safely cut slight curves on the band saw, using relief cuts for long cuts and small radii.

True! This tool can be used for curved cuts.

Never use your hand to clean off scraps from the top of the table.

True! Using your hand is dangerous and could cause injury.

To use this machine, tuck in loose clothing, remove jewelry and secure long hair.

True. Do this for all machinery.

When you are finished using the band saw you should:

Turn it off and wait for the blade to stop; then use a brush to clean off the table.

As with any machine, if it is NOT working properly, you should:

Turn it off, unplug it, and tell a teacher.

Avoid backing out of a cut. If it becomes necessary to back out of a long cut, you should:

Turn off the motor. Bring the blade to a complete stop and then back the stock out carefully.