Created March 2022
Important things you must be able to demonstrate!
Personal safety
- Dos and don’ts, including PPE requirements.
- Kickback considerations (incl body position, other members).
- Correct use of push sticks.
- When not to use the bandsaw.
Machine safety
- The guides correctly adjusted.
- The tension is on and the table is locked.
- The blade checked for wear and damage.
- The fence is adjusted suitable for your cut.
- The Dust extraction is switched on and gate open.
- A test run for any issues.
- When to report an issue.
- How the emergency stop works.
- Your timber preparation is appropriate for the task
Setting up the saw for cross cutting and explaining why
- The guide height is suitable.
- The mitre gauge is adjusted and locked.
- Your push speed is appropriate.
Setting up the saw for rip cutting and explaining why
- The guide height suitable.
- The fence height is suitable.
- The need to hold timber against fence? (feather board)
- Whether to rip your dimension size off the blade, or off the fence? (veneers or boards)
- When to use a push stick.
- Your push speed is appropriate.
- Not to back off cutting when machine is running.
Setting up the saw for rounds, curve and v cutting and explaining why
- The guide height is correct.
- The appropriate machine is being used for the round diameter.
- The large round cutting jig installed and operated correctly.
- When the small rounds ‘V’ Jig is needed to be used.
- Assessment if any burning occurs.
Finishing Job
- Switching the machine off.
- De-tensioning the tension.
- Dust extraction is closed appropriately (gate and power)
- The machine is left clean.
