Band Saw Safety

I. Band Saw Safety Rules

a. Be sure the wheel guards are closed before operating the saw

b. Adjust the upper guide so that it is ¼” above the stock

c. Hold the stock flat on the table

d. Cut round stock using a “V” fixture

e. Allow the saw to reach full speed before beginning a cut

f. Keep your fingers at least 2” from the side of the blade

g. Feed the stock into the blade firmly and at a rate that will not overload the saw

h. Keep the blade from twisting by not cutting too small of a radius

i. If you need to back out of the cut stop the saw before doing so.

j. Clear scraps from the cutting area with a stick, not your fingers

k. Allow the saw to stop completely before making any adjustments

Band Saw Worksheet

Student Name: __________________________________

Date___________________________________________

Objective: This lesson is designed to help you understand the safety principles involved with using a band saw.

Directions: Please answer the questions on this sheet of paper. Doing this will help you identify the most important parts of the lecture and class discussion concerning the installation of fiber cement siding. The worksheet will be turned in, graded, and returned to you to help you study for your test. Point deductions will be made for spelling and grammar errors.

1. What should you check for before operating a band saw?

2. How far above the stock should the upper guide be?

3. How should the stock be held on the table?

4. What should you use to cut round stock on the band saw?

5. Is it ok to begin cutting before the saw has reached full speed?

6. How far from the blade should you allow your fingers to get?

7. How should you feed the stock into the blade?

8. How do you keep from twisting the blade?

9. If you ever need to back up while cutting what should you do first?

10. What should you use to clean scrap from the cutting area?

11. What should you do before making any adjustments to the saw?