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    By Adam Smith EDU 290 9:30am Tu-Th

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    This document outlines safety rules and procedures for using various tools in a wood shop. It provides guidance on proper attire, general shop rules, and safety procedures for band saws, table saws, dado saws, drills, drill presses, palm sanders, planers, jointers, and chop saws. Safety precautions include allowing blades to reach full speed before use, using push sticks or guards near blades, clamping workpieces, changing blades only when unplugged, and notifying instructors of any tool issues.

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    By Adam Smith EDU 290 9:30am Tu-Th

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    This document outlines safety rules and procedures for using various tools in a wood shop. It provides guidance on proper attire, general shop rules, and safety procedures for band saws, table saws, dado saws, drills, drill presses, palm sanders, planers, jointers, and chop saws. Safety precautions include allowing blades to reach full speed before use, using push sticks or guards near blades, clamping workpieces, changing blades only when unplugged, and notifying instructors of any tool issues.

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    This document outlines safety rules and procedures for using various tools in a wood shop. It provides guidance on proper attire, general shop rules, and safety procedures for band saws, table saws, dado saws, drills, drill presses, palm sanders, planers, jointers, and chop saws. Safety precautions include allowing blades to reach full speed before use, using push sticks or guards near blades, clamping workpieces, changing blades only when unplugged, and notifying instructors of any tool issues.

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    By Adam Smith EDU 290 9:30am Tu-Th

    Uploaded by

    Joshua S Sisimwo
    This document outlines safety rules and procedures for using various tools in a wood shop. It provides guidance on proper attire, general shop rules, and safety procedures for band saws, table saws, dado saws, drills, drill presses, palm sanders, planers, jointers, and chop saws. Safety precautions include allowing blades to reach full speed before use, using push sticks or guards near blades, clamping workpieces, changing blades only when unplugged, and notifying instructors of any tool issues.

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    By Adam Smith

    EDU 290
    9:30am Tu-Th

    Shop Attire
    Closed toed shoes/No Sandals
    No Long Sleeves
    No Long Necklaces or chains
    No Baggy clothing

    Basic Shop Rules


    No running
    No Horse play
    No more than 2 people at one machine at one

    time, unless specified at specific machines


    Safety glasses must be worn at all times while
    in the shop
    Use push sticks at all times
    Must pass shop safety quiz prior to working in
    shop

    General Machine Safety


    Clean off machine before and after use
    When needing blade change, unplug machine,

    and get teacher


    In case of injury contact teacher as soon as
    possible
    Make sure work area is clean when you are
    done with the machine

    Introduction to Specific
    Machine safety
    Band Saw
    Table Saw
    Dado Saw
    Power Drill
    Drill Press
    Palm Sander
    Plainer
    Jointer
    Chop Saw

    Band Saw Safety


    Let blade come to full speed before cutting
    Open vent prior to making first cut
    When making a narrow cut use a push stick to

    keep fingers away from the blade


    If band breaks, unplug machine, and get
    instructor
    Turn machine off before backing blade out of
    cut
    Do not touch blade when machine is
    running/plugged in

    Table Saw Safety


    Allow blade to come to full speed before making first

    cut
    Open vent prior to making cuts
    Always have kick back guard set up behind you
    before making a cut
    Never leave machine with blade running
    Always use push sticks if hands will be closer than 4
    to the blade
    Never run with blade at its full height
    Use Cross Cutting sled when making cuts against the
    grain

    Dado Saw
    When adding or subtracting blades, unplug

    machine, and get instructor


    Open vent prior to cutting
    Allow blade(s) to come to full speed prior to
    making cuts
    Always use a sacrificial fence on narrow cuts
    To check depth of cut, use a piece of scrap
    wood from the bin before testing on your
    project

    Power/Cordless Drill
    Allow drill bit to come to full speed prior to drilling
    When changing bits, make sure to unplug drill, use

    proper chuck key, and make sure bit is centered


    Do not touch bit when drill is operational
    Clamp work piece to a table to secure work prior to
    drilling
    Do not use drill if cord is frayed
    Do not put drill back if it doesnt work and/or is
    damaged. Notify instructor in case drill is damaged

    Drill Press
    Unplug machine prior to changing drill bit
    Allow bit to come to full speed prior to making

    first hole
    Use chuck key that is attached to the
    machine. If key is missing notify instructor
    Do not walk away from machine with bit still
    turning
    Clamp try prior to drilling
    Make sure bit is centered prior to using

    Palm Sander
    Allow sander to get up to full speed prior to

    sanding
    Secure work to flat table prior to sanding
    Use proper sanding grit for application
    Use proper sanding pad for the sander (circle
    pad = square sander = bad)
    Unplug sander prior to changing sanding pad
    If sander doesnt work, notify instructor, do
    not put back in cupboard

    Plainer
    Make sure blades are at full speed prior to

    inserting work piece


    Use push stick if project is stuck
    Do not plain wood less than thick
    Do not plain piece if less than 14 long
    without notifying instructor
    Must have used Jointer prior to using Plainer
    Do not stick hands or fingers into machine
    Open exhaust vent prior to using

    Jointer
    Allow blades to come to full speed prior to

    running work piece


    Open vent prior to making first pass
    DO NOT adjust height of blades without
    notifying instructor first
    Always Joint the cupped side first, then joint
    the edge
    If board is more than 3 long, get fellow
    student or instructor to help feed board
    through the Jointer

    Chop Saw
    Make sure blade is at full speed prior to

    making first cut


    When making a cut come out, then down with
    the saw
    Make sure work surface is clean before
    making cut to keep cuts straight
    If having difficulty with machine, unplug, then
    contact instructor
    Make sure blade guard is in place prior to
    using

    The End

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