band saw safety

band saw safety

• Wear safety glasses or goggles,
• Wear hearing protection on your ears
• Wear protective footwear when required.
• Make sure all guards are in place and properly adjusted.
• Adjust blade guard height to about 3 mm or 1/8 inch
• Make sure the blade is tracking correctly and runs freely in and against the upper and lower guide rollers.
• Check the blade is under proper tension.
• Use band saw blades that are sharp and properly set
• Hold stock firmly and flat on the table to stop the stock from turning and drawing your fingers against the blade.
• Use a push stick when you remove cut pieces from between the fence and saw blade or when your hands are close to the blade.
• Make release cuts before tight curves when doing detailed scroll-type work.
• Keep the surrounding floor clean and free of obstructions or clutter.
• Keep the machine properly oiled and serviced.