1) Shop safety requires closed-toe shoes, no loose clothing, and safety glasses. Basic rules prohibit horseplay, running, and overcrowding machines. 2) General machine safety includes cleaning machines before and after, unplugging for blade changes, and reporting injuries. Work areas must be cleaned after use. 3) Specific machine safety summaries are provided for band saws, table saws, dado saws, drills, drill presses, palm sanders, planers, jointers, and chop saws. Safety procedures address blade speeds, guards, push sticks, clamping, and instructor assistance.

1. General Shop & Specific Machine SafetyBy Adam SmithEDU 2909:30am Tu-Th

2. Shop AttireClosed toed shoes/No SandalsNo Long SleevesNo Long Necklaces or chainsNo Baggy clothing

3. Basic Shop RulesNo runningNo Horse playNo more than 2 people at one machine at one time, unless specified at specific machinesSafety glasses must be worn at all times while in the shopUse push sticks at all timesMust pass shop safety quiz prior to working in shop

4. General Machine SafetyClean off machine before and after useWhen needing blade change, unplug machine, and get teacherIn case of injury contact teacher as soon as possibleMake sure work area is clean when you are done with the machine

5. Introduction to Specific Machine safetyBand SawTable SawDado SawPower DrillDrill PressPalm SanderPlainerJointerChop Saw

6. Band Saw SafetyLet blade come to full speed before cuttingOpen vent prior to making first cutWhen making a narrow cut use a push stick to keep fingers away from the bladeIf band breaks, unplug machine, and get instructorTurn machine off before backing blade out of cutDo not touch blade when machine is running/plugged in

7. Table Saw SafetyAllow blade to come to full speed before making first cutOpen vent prior to making cutsAlways have kick back guard set up behind you before making a cutNever leave machine with blade runningAlways use push sticks if hands will be closer than 4” to the bladeNever run with blade at it’s full heightUse Cross Cutting sled when making cuts against the grain

8. Dado SawWhen adding or subtracting blades, unplug machine, and get instructorOpen vent prior to cuttingAllow blade(s) to come to full speed prior to making cutsAlways use a sacrificial fence on narrow cutsTo check depth of cut, use a piece of scrap wood from the bin before testing on your project

9. Power/Cordless DrillAllow drill bit to come to full speed prior to drillingWhen changing bits, make sure to unplug drill, use proper chuck key, and make sure bit is centeredDo not touch bit when drill is operationalClamp work piece to a table to secure work prior to drillingDo not use drill if cord is frayedDo not put drill back if it doesn’t work and/or is damaged. Notify instructor in case drill is damaged

10. Drill PressUnplug machine prior to changing drill bitAllow bit to come to full speed prior to making first holeUse chuck key that is attached to the machine. If key is missing notify instructorDo not walk away from machine with bit still turningClamp try prior to drillingMake sure bit is centered prior to using

11. Palm SanderAllow sander to get up to full speed prior to sandingSecure work to flat table prior to sandingUse proper sanding grit for applicationUse proper sanding pad for the sander (circle pad = square sander = bad)Unplug sander prior to changing sanding padIf sander doesn’t work, notify instructor, do not put back in cupboard

12. PlainerMake sure blades are at full speed prior to inserting work pieceUse push stick if project is stuckDo not plain wood less than ¼” thickDo not plain piece if less than 14” long without notifying instructorMust have used Jointer prior to using PlainerDo not stick hands or fingers into machineOpen exhaust vent prior to using

13. JointerAllow blades to come to full speed prior to running work pieceOpen vent prior to making first passDO NOT adjust height of blades without notifying instructor firstAlways Joint the cupped side first, then joint the edgeIf board is more than 3’ long, get fellow student or instructor to help feed board through the Jointer

14. Chop SawMake sure blade is at full speed prior to making first cutWhen making a cut come out, then down with the sawMake sure work surface is clean before making cut to keep cuts straightIf having difficulty with machine, unplug, then contact instructorMake sure blade guard is in place prior to using

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