Do not drop the bandsaw to the workpeice, always place it down on the work gently.
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* Always adjust the upper guide to expose the thickness of your cut.
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* Do not drop the bandsaw to the workpiece, always place it down on the work gently after you've chosen an appropriate weight for the material you're cutting.
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* '''Never force the blade before or after you've begun your cut.'''
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* Always properly secure your work for best results - there are good strategies for properly securing angle and irregular shapes.