Portable Power Tool Safety

Portable Electric and Cordless Drill

• Be sure the electric drill is disconnected from the power source before installing bits.

• Make sure the bit is sharpened before use.

• Make sure the chuck key has been removed before starting the drill

• Secure all work before drilling.

• Use a center punch or scratch awl to mark a starter hole.

Finishing Sander

• Always disconnect the cord before changing abrasive sheets.

• Do Not touch the bottom of the sander while it is in operation

• Always secure your work before sanding.

• Always wear eye protection.

                     

 

Random Orbit Sander

• Always disconnect the cord before changing abrasive discs.

• Do Not touch the bottom of the sander while it is in operation.

• Always secure your work before sanding.

• The bottom of this sander rotates in a circular motion. This tool can and will cut into skin with the slightest touch.

Belt Sander

• Always secure the work piece. Never hold the stock with your body!!!

• Do not force the tool or put down pressure on it.

• Before plugging in the tool check to see that the tool is turned off.

                  

  

Belt Sander (II)

• Hold the tool by the correct handles with both hands and always maintain a firm grip.

• Wear safety glasses.• Never wear loose

clothing around this machine.

                  

  

Circular Saw

• Always make sure the switch is off before plugging in the tool.

• Rest the large portion of the base on the piece of stock that will remain stationary.

• Keep hands and fingers away from rotating parts.

• Always wear safety glasses.

• Never attempt to cut curves.

                     

 

Portable Jig Saw

• Always make sure the switch is off before plugging the tool in.

• Never change the blades with the machine plugged in.

• Keep hands and fingers away from the blade.

• Never force the blade into the work piece.

• Always wear safety glasses.

                     

 

Router

• Select the appropriate bit and adjust to proper depth.

• Only use the wrenches designed for the machine to tighten and loosen the collet.

• Always secure the work piece

• Make trial cuts first.• Keep hands away from the

cutter.

Router (II)

• Hold router firmly in both hands.

• Never force the router into the work piece.

• Always wait for the router to come to a complete stop before setting down on its side or the top base.

• Always wear safety glasses!!!

                    

  

Plate Jointer

• Before plugging the tool in, make sure it is in the off position.

• Always keep the guards in place.

• Keep hands away from the front of the tool and the cutter head

• Do not cut in to knots or hardware.

• Release the switch if the blade binds or stops.

• Always wear safety glasses.

                      

Pneumatic Nailer

• Always disconnect the tool to load fasteners

• Never point this tool at anyone

• Keep all hands away from the fastener ejection area

• Keep all hands away from the direction at which the fastener will enter into the part. The nail can come through and enter ones body.