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|Cleaning the Bandsaw || |
|Cleaning the Bandsaw || |
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* Checking and emptying dust traps |
* Checking and emptying dust traps |
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* Where dust collects around the mechanisms |
* Where dust collects around the mechanisms, around the bearings, near the guard adjuster, around the wheels. |
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* Wiping down the table |
* Wiping down the table |
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* Lubricating the bearing sideways and guard mechanism with graphite |
* Lubricating the bearing sideways and guard mechanism with graphite |
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* Checking and emptying dust collection |
* Checking and emptying dust collection |
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** Checking for good airflow |
** Checking for good airflow |
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** Changing filters if needed |
** Changing filters if needed and where the filters are kept; how to know if a filter needs changing |
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|| Keeping it clean and lubricated makes it operate much easier |
|| Keeping it clean and lubricated makes it operate much easier |
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* Making sure you're on the proper scale |
* Making sure you're on the proper scale |
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* When the scales disagree |
* When the scales disagree |
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* Adjusting the scales |
* Adjusting the scales, using zero reference to get them to match |
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|| Wrong blade tension will give misleading results on the rest of the tests |
|| Wrong blade tension will give misleading results on the rest of the tests |
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* Examining the weld for cracks |
* Examining the weld for cracks |
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* If needed then cleaning the blade with acetone or a wire brush |
* If needed then cleaning the blade with acetone or a wire brush |
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** For wire brush cleaning using the drill, keep the blade moving and the brush angled |
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* If you've discarded a blade, where to put it and who to tell. |
* If you've discarded a blade, where to put it and who to tell. |
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|| Checking if the blade is still fit for use |
|| Checking if the blade is still fit for use |
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* Blade changing does require basic safety equipment as the blades are razor sharp and can whip around during the procedure so the use of gloves and eye protection is wise. |
* Blade changing does require basic safety equipment as the blades are razor sharp and can whip around during the procedure so the use of gloves and eye protection is wise. |
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** Putting the saw into neutral |
** Putting the saw into neutral |
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** Open the door and leave it open throughout the procedure |
** Open the door and leave it open throughout the procedure because that will cause the interlocks to inhibit the saw for an extra layer of safety |
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** Release all the blade guide bearings |
** Release all the blade guide bearings |
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** Remove the aluminium guide plate and open the blade access door |
** Remove the aluminium guide plate and open the blade access door |
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** Fine-tooth blade for finish cuts |
** Fine-tooth blade for finish cuts |
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** Thin blades for tighter curves |
** Thin blades for tighter curves |
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** Metal-rated blades for aluminium/brass/steel/stainless |
** Metal-rated blades for aluminium/brass/steel/stainless, hardened or chromed steels cannot be cut with this tool, annealed tool steels can |
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* Examine the belt carefully for kinks or twists |
* Examine the belt carefully for kinks or twists |
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* Selecting a suitable gear for the new blade, changing pulleys is easier done without the blade in position. |
* Selecting a suitable gear for the new blade, changing pulleys is easier done without the blade in position. |
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