Safety Rules for9th Grade Shop

Radial Arm Saw:Safety Rules

• Never cut a board that is less than 12 inches long.• Always pull the saw using the handle; pull it slowly through

the wood so the blade will not bind and then return it slowly back to the start.

• The handle is always held with the left hand; the wood with the right hand.

• Make sure the wood is pushed up tight against the fence before starting your cut.

• Make all adjustments when the power is OFF.• Make sure the blade has stopped spinning before removing

and scraps near it.• If you wish to make any special cuts using this machine,

always check with the teacher first.

Thickness PlanerSafety Rules

• Never plane a board that is less than 12 inches long.• Always make sure the planer is set up correctly before

starting any operation.• Never plane off more than 1/16th of an inch any time you

push a board through the planer.• Never turn the handle more than 1 turn for each pass of a

board.• Never look into the planer while the machine is running.• Make sure the vacuum system is on before using the

planer.• Plane with the grain, never across the grain.

JointerSafety Rules

• Never join a board that is less than 12 inches long.• Never join end grain.• Any board to be joined must be at least as high as the

fence; if you need to join a board that is shorter than the fence, make sure to check with the teacher.

• The jointer cuts off 1/16th inch each pass, it needs no adjustment.

• As you push the board through the machine, make sure the board is held tight against the fence.

• Join only the edge of the wood; it should be the best or straightest edge.

• While pushing your wood through the machine, always keep your fingers away from the cutter head.

• Never touch the guards.

Table SawSafety Rules

• Never adjust the blade or move the fence unless the blade has come to a complete stop.

• Before cutting any wood, be sure the saw is set up correctly.• Never cut any wood that is not at least 12 inches long.• Adjust the blade so it is no more than 1/8th inch above the board you are cutting.• Adjust the fence so the piece of wood you save is always between the fence and the

blade.• Make sure you have a straight edge on your board; when you cut, be certain the

straight edge is placed against the fence.• Keep the wood tight against the fence as you start your cut.• Make sure you have a push stick ready before you start your cut; always use the

push stick to push any wood through the blade.• Place the push stick in the middle of your saved piece as you push your wood

through the blade.• Stand to one side or the other of the saved piece of wood as you cut.• Make sure to push the wood all the way through the saw blade; the wood must clear

the blade before you remove the push stick.• Keep control of the saved piece of wood at all times.• Never reach across the blade.• Do not remove the scrap piece of wood while the blade is spinning.• Do not touch the guard while the blade is spinning.• All special set-ups must be checked by the teacher.

Band SawSafety Rules

• All adjustments on the band saw or any removal of scrap wood can only be done after the blade has come to a complete stop.

• Turning off the power does not automatically stop the blade on old gray; the operator must push the foot brake to stop the blade.

• Before starting your cut, adjust the guide post so there is not more than 1/8th inch between the guide post and the wood.

• As you are cutting, always keep your hands to the sides or behind the blade.

• Do not back out of a cut with the blade running.• If the blade brakes, turn off the saw and tell the teacher.• Never walk away from this machine with the saw blade

running.• If cutting round wood, hold the wood very tight and push

the wood very slowly into the blade.

Scroll SawSafety Test

• This saw will not cut wood that is thicker than 1 inch.• The up and down motion of this saw makes it necessary to

lower the feet down until they rest on the top of the wood.• When cutting always keep your hands to the sides or

behind the blade.• Be sure the wood is flat on the table when cutting.• Do not force the wood through the saw.• Hold the wood down securely, on the table, so it will not

bounce up and down.• Keep hands and fingers away from the blade.• If the blade breaks, turn off the saw and tell the teacher.

Disc SanderSafety Rules

• Use the disc sander to smooth the end or edge grain of the wood; do not sand the flat surface of the wood.

• Do not sand any wood that is wider or longer than 6 inches.• Only sand on the side of the disc that is going down into the

table, never on the up side.• Do not force your wood in the sander; too much force will

cause the wood to burn.• As you sand, move the wood back and forth, this will also

keep the wood from burning.• This sander is made to sand short straight pieces and

outside curves.• Do not use the machine if the abrasive paper is loose or

worn out; tell the teacher, so the paper can be replaced.• Always keep your hands, fingers, and knuckles away from

the disc.

Spindle SanderSafety Rules

• This sander is made to sand inside curves; do not sand straight edges.

• Always push the wood into the rotation of the spindle.• Do not force the wood into the spindle; too much pressure

will cause the wood to burn.• Always hold the wood securely so the spindle will not grab

the wood and flip it out of your hands.• Never sand the inside of a hole.• Keep your hands, fingers, and knuckles away from the

spindle.• Whenever possible, keep your wood pieces laying flat on

the table while sanding the wood.

Miter SawSafety Rules

• The miter saw is used to crosscut wood at any angle between 45 and 90 degrees.

• This saw is also used to cut compound angles.• Do not cut wood that is not long enough to reach between

the clamping device and the table.• Always bring the saw slowly down through the wood.• When cutting round wood, make sure it is clamped tightly

to the bed of the saw.• Always tighten the black knob on the swing arm before

starting any cut.• Never clear away any scrape wood or make any

adjustments unless the switch is off and the blade is stopped.

• Keep hands away from the blade at all times.

Drill PressSafety Rules

• Use the drill press to bore holes in many different types of material from sizes 1/16th inch to 3 inches.

• Always use the right bit for the size of hole you are drilling and the material you are drilling into.

• Mark the spot you are drilling with a scratch awl before you start to drill.• Always clamp small pieces of wood down to the table, using a hand clamp, before

drilling.• Tighten the bits securely in the chuck, using the chuck key, before turning on the

machine.• Before turning on the drill press make sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck.• Adjust the table to the right height before starting; make sure the hole in the table

line up with the bit, never use a hammer to loosen or tighten the handle that secures the table.

• Do not drill into the table.• Do not force the bit through the wood, go slowly through the wood and slowly back

out. This will help keep the wood from spinning.• If the bit catches the wood and makes it spin, turn off the machine immediately and

let it stop. Do not try to stop the spinning wood with your hands.• Do not touch the spinning bit or chuck.• When you are through with the bit, remove it and put it back where you got it; make

sure to remove the chuck key before walking away from the drill press.• Always use a back up block when using a bit that is larger than the hole in the table.

LatheSafety Rules

• When turning, be certain the board is square and the grain is running the long way on the board.

• Avoid wearing any loose clothing. Do not wear anything that could catch on the spinning lathe.

• Make sure all tools are sharp; dull tools are dangerous.• Grip the tools firmly; always keep your front hand touching the tool rest.• Always keep the tool rest close to the wood, without touching, if possible.• Always spin the wood to make sure everything runs free and clear before

turning on the lathe.• Be certain the wood is securely fastened between centers, before turning

on the lathe.• The guard must be in place before the machine is started.• Be careful to take only a small amount of wood off with the tool, as you

start turning.• Never touch the spinning wood.• If you are doing a lot of sanding, always use a dust mask.• When sanding, do not push too hard against the wood as the sandpaper

will get hot and burn your fingers.

Belt SanderSafety Rules

• This sander is to be used for end, edge or surface grains.

• Do not force the wood into the sandpaper; also move the wood pieces back and forth; this will keep the wood from burning.

• Hold the wood tightly, so the machine will not flop wood out of your hand; use the stop block whenever possible.

• Keep hands, fingers and knuckles away from the sanding belt at all times.

Table/Hand RouterSafety Rules

• Be certain the correct bit is in the router and the base is adjusted properly.

• Make sure long hair is pulled back before starting the hand router.

• Always keep your eyes on the bit as you use the router.• Always push the hand router into the rotation of the bit.• Always clamp the wood your hand routing to the table

before you start.• Never set the hand router down on the spinning bit that is

sticking out of the router base.• When using the table router, always push the wood in the

direction of the arrow on the table top and hold the wood securely as you push into the bit.

• Always keep your hands away from the spinning router bit.

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