Palmgren 15-inch Vertical Bandsaw
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Palmgren Vertical Band Saw | |
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General Info | |
Make | Palmgren |
Model | 15-inch, 7 speed |
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Specs | |
Manual | User Manual |
Asylum Info | |
Location | Machine Shop |
Rubric | N/A |
Training | |
Testing | Tool testing |
Restrictions | red |
See the Vertical Band Saws category for notes on using saws of this kind.
Safety
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Personal
- Wear safety goggles. Eyeglasses are NOT safety goggles.
- Wear closed-toe shoes.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the machine. Long hair must be tied back or covered.
- Do not wear gloves. Gloves can be drawn into a cut by the moving blade.
- Do not remove chips from the cutting area with bare hands. Use a chip brush.
- Always keep a secure, stable stance. Avoid over-reaching. Clean up oil spills immediately and avoid slipping. Keep the work area clear of trip hazards.
Machine
- Always stay at the machine while it is running.
- Do not operate the machine if any unusual or excessive heat, noise, smoke, or vibration occurs.
- Make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece from a partial cut.
- Do not allow loose tools or piles of chips to accumulate on the machine.
- Always use sharp blades that are in good condition.