SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Keep loose 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 the entire operation process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury.
Using this machine pro- duces sawdust which may cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Use an approved dust mask to protect yourself from these hazards!
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. There are many different jigs that can be built to increase safety, accuracy, and types of cuts. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal train- ing to maximize the potential of your machine.
G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw
Overview
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform- ing many different cutting functions including, but not limited to:
STRAIGHT CUTS
•Miters
•Angles
•Compound Angles
•Resawing
•Ripping
•Crosscutting
IRREGULAR CUTS
•Simple and Complex Curves
•Duplicate Parts
•Circles
•Beveled Curves
Although you can perform many types of straight cuts such as angling and mitering on the band- saw, they will not be as precise as on a table saw. Also, since the blade is flexible, the resulting cut is somewhat rougher than one performed on a table saw. However, just as a table saw is suited to precision straight cuts and miters, the bandsaw excels when resawing and when cutting irregular shapes.
A properly adjusted and tuned up bandsaw can be safer to operate than most other saws and is capable of performing many sawing functions with ease and accuracy.
A common fault when using a bandsaw is blam- ing the saw for not performing up to expectations. Many factors contribute to the performance of a bandsaw. Using the wrong kind of blade for the job or using a poor quality blade will result in unsatisfactory performance. Other performance issues can usually be linked to improper set up or overlooked adjustment procedures.