Band Saw Safety Flashcard

Front

Be sure to

Back

Give your work your undivided attention

Front

Before backing the saw blade out of a curved cut

Back

Turn off the saw and allow the blade to stop.

Front

Before changing a blade on the band saw

Back

Disconnect the power supply

Front

If you need to back the blade out of a straight cut, ______________, and carefully back the blade out of the cut.

Back

Leave the saw running

Front

Ensure that your hands and fingers stay at least ________ from the blade.

Back

3 inches

Front

If excess force is required to make a cut, the blade _________.

Back

Is dull

Front

If the band saw blade is making a rhythmic click it is a sign that blade is

Back

Cracked

Front

If the blade breaks

Back

Turn off the saw and back away

Front

Personal protective equipment for the band saw includes: Safety glasses and hearing protection.

Back

Safety glasses and hearing protection.

Front

Reliefs cut are made

Back

To prevent the blade from binding