Vertical Band Saw

 

SETUP AND SAFE OPERATION

    • Turn on the light on the far left side of the machine

 

    • Adjust the blade guard to ¼” above your material

 

    • Make sure worktable is clean of chips to avoid leveling issues

 

    • Rest workpieces that are being cut on the toolpost

 

    • Stand with one foot in front of the other, and rest your palms on the table

 

    • Turn on the machine and slowly start moving the material into the blade

 

    • Use push sticks to guide the piece through the band saw when your fingers approach the band

 

    • Slow down when you reach the end of the material

 

    • Once its cut, turn off the machine

 

  • There will be a burr on the last face it cut through, so deburr with a file using a pushing motion

CLEANUP

  • Clean table, floor, and surrounding work area
  • Turn off the light