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Safety...Do it right. Do it right now. Safety...Do it right. Do it right now.

Remember 5 SIMPLE rules:

Ask Permission

Wear Eye Protection

No Loose Clothing

Establish a 10cm safety zone

Be mentally prepared

HOWHOW can you be safe around the can you be safe around the woodworking machines?woodworking machines?

These are the “BIG 5” Safety Rules.These are the “BIG 5” Safety Rules.

#1–Ask #1–Ask PermissionPermission

Ask your instructor’s permission:

For each machine you want to use

Each day you would like to use it

#2–Wear #2–Wear Eye ProtectionEye Protection

You MUST wear eye protection if:

You are using ANY machine

There is any chance of injury or irritation

You are helping someone else use a machine

#3–No #3–No Loose ClothingLoose Clothing

Remove or secure ANYTHING that can get caught in the machine:

Loose or baggy clothes

Jewelry or watches

Long Hair

#4–Establish a #4–Establish a 10cm10cm Safety Zone Safety Zone

Keep your fingers at least 10 cm (4 in.) away from any:

Blades

Cutter Bits

Moving machine parts

#5–Be #5–Be Mentally ReadyMentally Ready

Make sure that you:

Know how to use the machine safely

Aren’t TIRED or RUSHED

Are FOCUSED on the job

Have set up the machine properly

Am I Ready?

ReviewReview the “BIG 5” Safety Rules the “BIG 5” Safety Rules

KeepKeep These 5!These 5!

RememberRemember These 5!These 5!

1. Permission

2. Eye Protection

3. Loose Clothing

4. 10cm Safety Zone

5. Mentally Ready

TOOLS

TOOLSCATEGORIES OF WOODWORKING TOOLS

• HAND TOOLS• MEASURING AND MARKING• HAMMERS• CUTTING TOOLS• DRILLING TOOLS • CLAMPING TOOLS• SCREWDRIVERS

• POWER TOOLS (machine)• STATIONARY POWER SAWS• POWER HANDSAWS• POWER DRILLING TOOLS• BATTERY-POWERED TOOLS• PNEUMATIC TOOLS

MEASURING AND MARKING

PENCIL

SHARPIE

BEVEL GAUGE

TAPE MEASURE

LEVEL

FRAMING SQUARE

SPEED SQUARE

COMBO SQUARE

CLAW HAMMER

RIP HAMMER

HAMMERS

BALL PEIN HAMMER

SOFT HAMMER

CUTTING TOOLS

HAND SAW

SCISSORS

CHISELS

SNIPS

UTILITY KNIFE

BARCLAMPS

C-CLAMPS

PIPE CLAMP

CLAMPING TOOLS

SCREWDRIVERS

SLOTTED

PHILLIPS

RADIAL ARMSAW

STATIONARY POWER SAWS

TABLE SAW

POWER MITRESAWORCHOP SAW(Not a“Cutoff Saw”).“COMPOUND”IF IT CAN CUTTWO ANGLESAT ONCE.

STATIONARY (BUT ALSO PORTABLE)POWER SAW

POWER HAND SAWS

JIG SAW ORSABRE SAW

RECIPROCATING SAW

CIRCULAR SAW

ELECTRIC DRILLMOTOR

POWER DRILLING TOOLS

BATTERY POWEREDELECTRIC DRILLMOTOR(CORDLESS)

TWIST TYPE DRILL BITFOR WOOD OR METAL

SPADE (OR PADDLE)TYPE DRILL BITFOR WOOD ONLY!

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVERBIT

NARROWCROWN (1/4”)PNEUMATICSTAPLER(WOOD TO WOOD)

PNEUMATIC TOOLS

UPHOLSTERYOR CRAFTSTAPLER(3/8” CROWN)(FABRIC TO WOOD)

Woodworking Machine General

Safety

Machinery Tips

Slide 9 (of 18)

• When set-up and used properly, the Bandsaw can be one of the safest machines in a machine shop. Here are rules to

follow: • Balance yourself in front of the Bandsaw

• Your posture is very important. You should let the machine do the work. Stand squarely in front of the machine, balanced on your feet, with your hands firmly on the bed of the machine. Often you'll see people not with their hands on the bed of the machine, but rather holding on to the part and leaning into the cut. This is dangerous: when you complete the cut, you

can fall forward, pushing parts of clothing or parts of yourself into the machine.

• Hold your fingers spread out on the table • Much of shop safety is like wearing seat belts: You may be

safe but you can't be sure of those around you. Somebody else can come through the shop, bump you slightly, and push your hand through the machine. Keep your fingers spread out

and your hands down firmly, and you'll be safe from disturbances.

• Another thing to beware of is starting the machine while your hand is on the table. People will often reach down with one

hand to turn on the machine without watching how close their other hand is to the blade.

• Lower the guard to the height of the piece • This makes it harder to get your fingers near the blade.

Bandsaw

Slide 10 (of 18)

Drill Press

• Approved eye protection must be worn.• Long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry must be appropriately

confined.• Examine the setup and guards before turning on the

machine.• Never leave the key in the chuck.• Properly secure and support the material to be drilled. • Use the proper speed for the cutting tool and material.• Keep the drill sharp! Stop if it smokes or binds!• Select the correct type of cutting tool bit for the machine and

job.• Keep your fingers away from the drill and path of cut.• Avoid overloading the machine by feeding too fast. Clear the

drill often.• Stop the machine before cleaning, adjusting or leaving it

unattended.

Slide 11 (of 18)

Chop Saw

• Wear safety glasses or a face shield. If work is dusty, use a respirator or dust mask.

• Wear appropriate hearing protection. • Keep one hand on the trigger switch and handle and use the

other hand to hold the stock against the fence. • Keep hands out of the path of the blade. • Keep guards in place and in working order. • Use a crosscut or combination blade. • Ensure that the blade and arbor collars are secure and clean.

Recessed sides of collars should be against blade. • Keep blade tight, clean, sharp and properly set so that it cuts

freely and easily. • Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting. • Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches

invite accidents. • Keep the work area well lit. • Unplug tools before servicing and when not in use. • Check for damage. Repair or replace damaged parts. • Keep motor air slots clean and free of chips. • Use only the accessories designed for the specific saw and

job.

Slide 12 (of 18)

Planer• Our 18” Planer has the following working parts:

Infeed & Outfeed table, Feed Rolls, Chip Breaker, 3 knife Cutter head, Back Pressure bar, Hand wheel and Thickness gauge.

• Make sure to turn on the dust collector before operating Planer.

• Measure the thickness of your stock with a tape measure and use the hand wheel to set the planer to the appropriate thickness.

• DO NOT adjust the wheel more than 1 turn clockwise (1/16”) when readjusting the thickness gauge.

• Do Not stand directly behind the planer when it is in use.

• DO NOT look into or put your hands in the planer while it is on.

• If a piece of stock gets stuck immediately shut off the power and lower the infeed table, after the knives have stopped turning.

• Use a backer board for stock less than 3/8” thick.

Slide 13 (of 18)

Jointer

• Check depth of cut before turning machine on. • Keep knives sharp and machine adjusted properly. • Use hold down push blocks for material less than 3"

wide or 3" thick.• Stand to one side of machine, not directly behind it. • Never edge joint material less than 1/4" thick, 3/4"

wide or 12" long. • Never face joint material less than 3/8" thick,

3/4"wide or 12"long. • Adjust depth of cut to less than 1/32" for material

with knots, 1/16" for clear material. • Allow cutter head to reach full speed before starting

cut. • Keep your eyes and undivided attention on the

machine while using it. • Never feed material with your thumb or fingers on

the end of it, keep them on top of the material or use a push stick.

• Always have the blade guard in place. • DO NOT joint the end grain of stock.

Slide 14 (of 18)

Belt & Disc Sander

• ALWAYS wear eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield).

• REMOVE tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and roll up sleeves.

• MAINTAIN minimum clearance between table and sanding belt or disc.

• MAKE SURE belt is tracking correctly and properly installed on the belt finishing machine.

• MAKE SURE the belt or disc is not torn or loose.• Always keep your hands away from the abrasive

surfaces.• Never use gloves or hold the work with a rag when

sanding.• When using the disc sander, always use the

downward side of the disc.• Shut off the power when finished and don’t leave the

machine until it has come to a complete stop.• Use a dust mask with this machine or hook the

vacuum up to it.

Slide 15 (of 18)

Table Saw• Only operators trained in the safe operation of a

table saw are allowed to use the saw. • Operator must wear safety glasses.• If the material chips severely, a face shield should

be used in addition to safety glasses.• Blade should be checked for tightness.• Check the hood guard and anti-kickback devices

for proper operation.• Verify location of off switch and/or emergency

power disconnect.• If used, check to ensure the fence is set properly

and tight.• Ensure that the table is clear of materials, tools,

and debris.• All table saws must have a hood guard, splitter,

and anti-kickback device installed. One or more of these devices may be removed ONLY if absolutely necessary to perform a specific cut (e.g. dado or rabbet) and only with the approval of a shop supervisor. These safety devices must be re-installed immediately after completing the cut (s).

Slide 16 (of 18)

Table Saw Cont….

• The fence and miter gauge should never be used together. Use the fence for ripping and the miter gauge for cross-cutting.

• Push sticks, feather boards, hold-downs, etc. must be used whenever an operation is performed that would require the operator's hands to pass within 6 inches of the saw blade.

• When boards over 3 feet in any dimension are cut, a helper should be used to assist in supporting the work.

• Blade height should be set so that the top of the teeth extend no more than 1/4 inch above the wood.

• The operator should stand to the side of the wood while it is being fed through the saw.

• After completing work, the saw blade should be lowered below the table. • A two foot perimeter around the saw should be kept clear of debris and

sawdust. • When changing the blade or servicing the saw, the power disconnect must

be locked in the "off" position. For saws with a cord and plug, the saw must be unplugged. The saw must be tested after disconnecting power and before beginning service.

• Wobble blades are not permitted on table saws.

Slide 17 (of 18)

Lathe• Always wear eye protection - preferably industrial

quality safety glasses with side-shields. • Wear short sleeve shirts, if possible, or shirts with

tightly fitting cuffs if long sleeve. Loose sleeves can catch on rotating work and quickly pull your hand or arm into harm's way.

• Wear shoes - preferably leather work shoes. • Remove wrist watches, necklaces, chains and other

jewelry. • Tie back long hair so it can't get caught in the

rotating work. Think about what happens to your face if your hair gets entangled.

• Always double check to make sure your work is securely clamped in the chuck or between centers before starting the lathe. Start the lathe at low speed and increase the speed gradually.

• Get in the habit of removing the chuck key immediately after use. Some users recommend never removing your hand from the chuck key when it is in the chuck.

• Keep your fingers clear of the rotating work and cutting tools. Avoid reaching over the spinning chuck.

• Never use a file with a bare tang - the tang could be forced back into your wrist or palm.