Portable Power Tool Safety Portable Electric and Cordless

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.