32 Chapter 2 Woodworking Safety
Using Power Tools and
Machines Safely
• Never operate any power machine without
permission from your instructor. Ask your
instructor for permission before using
any power tool or machine. Do not help
someone else with a power tool or machine
unless you are specifi cally asked to do so by
the instructor.
• Stay alert! Keep your mind on the operation
of the machine at all times. Do not talk to
anyone while operating a machine. Do not
operate any power equipment if you do not
feel well or are taking certain medications.
• Think through every step of the procedure
about to be performed. Is something in
the way? Is an outfeed stand needed? Is
additional help needed to do the procedure?
• Be sure to work only within the capacity
of the machine. Do not attempt operations
beyond its limits.
• Turn off the machine before making any
adjustments.
• Turn off the equipment after each use.
• Use a push stick to cut short or narrow
stock, Figure 2-18.
• Avoid getting into awkward positions when
operating a machine. Keep fi ngers and
hands away from blades and other moving
parts of machines.
• Be sure everyone is out of the danger zone
around a machine before beginning an
operation. The danger zone is the area in
and around machinery in which there is a
risk to health and safety.
• Never stand in line with a revolving tool or
fl ywheel of a machine.
• Do not feed stock into the machine until it
has reached full speed.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
that could get caught in the moving parts of
the machine. Remove jewelry and tie back
long hair.
• Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment to safeguard your eyes, ears,
and breathing. Everyone in the area of
the machine should also wear personal
protective equipment.
• Inspect the workpiece. It must be free of
warp, loose knots, splits, and foreign objects
such as nails and staples.
Figure 2-17. Cutt ing tools should be pointed away
from the body.
Figure 2-18. Keep fi ngers and hands away from
cutt ing blades by using a push stick.
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32 Chapter 2 Woodworking Safety
Using Power Tools and
Machines Safely
• Never operate any power machine without
permission from your instructor. Ask your
instructor for permission before using
any power tool or machine. Do not help
someone else with a power tool or machine
unless you are specifi cally asked to do so by
the instructor.
• Stay alert! Keep your mind on the operation
of the machine at all times. Do not talk to
anyone while operating a machine. Do not
operate any power equipment if you do not
feel well or are taking certain medications.
• Think through every step of the procedure
about to be performed. Is something in
the way? Is an outfeed stand needed? Is
additional help needed to do the procedure?
• Be sure to work only within the capacity
of the machine. Do not attempt operations
beyond its limits.
• Turn off the machine before making any
adjustments.
• Turn off the equipment after each use.
• Use a push stick to cut short or narrow
stock, Figure 2-18.
• Avoid getting into awkward positions when
operating a machine. Keep fi ngers and
hands away from blades and other moving
parts of machines.
• Be sure everyone is out of the danger zone
around a machine before beginning an
operation. The danger zone is the area in
and around machinery in which there is a
risk to health and safety.
• Never stand in line with a revolving tool or
fl ywheel of a machine.
• Do not feed stock into the machine until it
has reached full speed.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
that could get caught in the moving parts of
the machine. Remove jewelry and tie back
long hair.
• Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment to safeguard your eyes, ears,
and breathing. Everyone in the area of
the machine should also wear personal
protective equipment.
• Inspect the workpiece. It must be free of
warp, loose knots, splits, and foreign objects
such as nails and staples.
Figure 2-17. Cutt ing tools should be pointed away
from the body.
Figure 2-18. Keep fi ngers and hands away from
cutt ing blades by using a push stick.
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

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