Created March 2022

Important things you must be able to demonstrate!

Personal safety

  1. Dos and don’ts, including PPE requirements.
  2. Kickback considerations (incl body position, other members).
  3. Correct use of push sticks.
  4. When not to use the bandsaw.

Machine safety

  1. The guides correctly adjusted.
  2. The tension is on and the table is locked.
  3. The blade checked for wear and damage.
  4. The fence is adjusted suitable for your cut.
  5. The Dust extraction is switched on and gate open.
  6. A test run for any issues.
  7. When to report an issue.
  8. How the emergency stop works.
  9. Your timber preparation is appropriate for the task

Setting up the saw for cross cutting and explaining why

  1. The guide height is suitable.
  2. The mitre gauge is adjusted and locked.
  3. Your push speed is appropriate.

Setting up the saw for rip cutting and explaining why

  1. The guide height suitable.
  2. The fence height is suitable.
  3. The need to hold timber against fence? (feather board)
  4. Whether to rip your dimension size off the blade, or off the fence? (veneers or boards)
  5. When to use a push stick.
  6. Your push speed is appropriate.
  7. Not to back off cutting when machine is running.

Setting up the saw for rounds, curve and v cutting and explaining why

  1. The guide height is correct.
  2. The appropriate machine is being used for the round diameter.
  3. The large round cutting jig installed and operated correctly.
  4. When the small rounds ‘V’ Jig is needed to be used.
  5. Assessment if any burning occurs.

Finishing Job

  1. Switching the machine off.
  2. De-tensioning the tension.
  3. Dust extraction is closed appropriately (gate and power)
  4. The machine is left clean.