SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Keep clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back.
Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance or assembly. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
Wear safety glasses dur- ing all operations on the shaper. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury.
Always wear a dust mask when operating the bandsaw. Using this machine produces saw- dust which may cause allergic reactions or res- piratory problems.
NOTICE
The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this bandsaw. However, it is in no way compre- hensive of every bandsaw application. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal train- ing to maximize the potential of your shaper. There are many different jigs that can be built to increase safety, accuracy, and types of cuts.
General
There are many interrelated adjustment points to consider when operating this type of saw. Therefore, cutting results can be somewhat unpredictable if some or all of the crucial adjust- ments are neglected. Here are a few simple things you can do to increase the performance predictability of your bandsaw:
1.Always use a sharp,
2.Use the right blade for the job. Resawing with a 1/8" blade or doing scrollwork with a 3/4" blade are extreme examples of using the wrong blade for the job.
3.Allow the saw to cut. Don’t force the work- piece into the blade. When cutting curves or irregular shapes, remember that the blade should still be cutting the wood. Simply turn- ing the workpiece will only bind the blade and could cause it to break.
4.Maintain your bandsaw in top condition. See Section 7 of this manual for mainte- nance procedures.
Do not force the wood into the blade during cutting. This will distort the blade, cause excessive heat and can often result in blade breakage which can cause laceration injuries. Feed the wood smoothly and slow- ly into the blade. Failure to exercise care can result in serious injury.
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