Introduction
The larger of the band saws is used for longer pieces that would not fit on the tablesaw.
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Safety goggles are required to work in the woodshop.
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Ear protection is encouraged, but not required.
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Long pants and short sleeves are required.
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NO GLOVES - they can get caught in the machinery
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Closed toed shoes are required
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To move the blade guard, you must turn the lock knob situated on the back of the bandsaw.
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Then turn the larger wheel until the blade guard is at the desired height.
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As a rule of thumb, the blade guard should be as close to your piece as possible.
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Turn the knob at the front of the bandsaw to loosen the fence. It can then be moved to the desired position.
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The fence can be flipped up to give more surface area.
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Unscrew the locking bolts
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Pull off the retaining bar and slot it into the vertical slot, then screw the bolts back in.
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To turn the machine on, press the green button. To turn it off, press the red button.
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Line up the fence by measuring the desired cut width from the blade to the fence.
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When marking, remember to take into account the width of the blade.
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Banned materials: Metal, PVC, carbon fiber composites
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Apply force towards the fence in addition to a forward force. This will ensure the cut does not curve.
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Move the board at a steady pace. Jerking can cause uneven cuts.
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For particularly long boards, it is good to have someone else catch the outfeed.
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