Palmgren 15-inch Vertical Bandsaw

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Palmgren Vertical Band Saw
The Palmgren band saw in the MAchine Shop
General Info
Make Palmgren
Model 15-inch, 7 speed
Serial
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

Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!


Personal

  • Wear safety goggles. Eyeglasses are NOT safety goggles.
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  • 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.