Safety Rules for Band Saw Blade Usage

Application

Band saw blades are used for splitting, cutting off wood logs, woodbase materials. Band saw blades can be used for mechanical or manual feed speed while following the recommended safety rules.

Unwrapping/packing

When unwrapping/packing and during manipulation (i.e. when setting up into the machine) please proceed with maximum caution! Danger of getting hurt by very sharp objects.

Transport

Move the tools in an appropriate packing! Danger of getting hurt!

Application

Do not exceed maximum tensioning limit. Make sure the area of tensioning wheels is kept clean.

Tool

Check the cutting edge. Check the machine set up.

Machine

It is necessary to stop the machine while tool replacement.

Tool set up

Set up the tool into the machine and secure it following the manufacturer’s specification. Follow the manufacturer’s safety brules.

Service

Always keep to safety instructions.

Proper functioning and safety will be met only when keeping to operating instructions of Pilana Wood s.r.o.

How to use the tool

• Follow the valid regulations
• Unskilled usage and usage out of purpose is forbidden.
• If not required by national law, use specific objects to protect nyour eyes, ears and mouth.
• Never leave the machine unattended!
• Clean the band saw blades on time and remove resin. Clean blades have longer life-time and are therefore more economical.

Sharpening/servicing

To maintain high quality tool and at the same time high safety nstandard it is necessary to clean and sharpen the tool on time. It is important to have these activities done by an expert.

Tools are often covered by resin and dust etc. Any dirt negatively influences the cutting performance. To clean the blade please use only cleaning agents not causing corrosion or other chemical/mechanical damage to the blade.