13 - Power Tools: Power tools include large machine tools as well as portable, hand operated power tools. Extreme caution should be used when operating and making adjustments to these tools. You must have safety training for a power tool before using it. Power tools may not be used without the supervision of a designated faculty or staff member. Students are not required to operate power tools outside the classroom setting. Never carry a portable power tool by the cord. Never yank the cord from an outlet. Disconnect it by pulling on the plug. Keep cords away from heat, oil, water, and sharp edges. Keep cords, hands and clothing away from moving parts of the tool (i.e., blades, bits, and cutters). Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and before changing bits, blades and cutters. To avoid accidental starting, do not hold your finger on the switch while carrying a plugged in tool. Inspect tools and cords for damage and defects before each use. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag it and turn it in to a designated faculty or staff member. Do not remove, alter, or disable any guard or safety device on any power tool without permission and supervision of a designated faculty or staff member. Wear safety glasses or goggles when using any power tool. Wear ear protection when using loud power tools. All operators of power tools must be trained in proper use and safety of the tool prior to operating it. Allow the tool to reach full speed before use. Stay with it until it stops. Do not leave a running machine. Do not restart power tools until they have come to a complete stop. Inspect materials before use. Remove screws, nails, staples and the like before cutting into used woods. Make any necessary adjustments to power tools with the power turned off. Unplug portable tools before making adjustments. All special setups must be checked by a designated faculty or staff member before power is turned on. Stand to the side of the power tool when turning it on. Do not stand directly in line with the blade or other moving devices. Observe safety space. Only the operator is permitted within the working area around a machine. Keep the power tool and related work area clean. Repairs to shop power tools are only to be made by qualified shop staff. Do not distract someone operating a power tool, wait till they have finished then get their attention.
13 - Power Tools: Power tools include large machine tools as well as portable, hand operated power tools. Extreme caution should be used when operating and making adjustments to these tools. You must have safety training for a power tool before using it. Power tools may not be used without the supervision of a designated faculty or staff member. Students are not required to operate power tools outside the classroom setting. Never carry a portable power tool by the cord. Never yank the cord from an outlet. Disconnect it by pulling on the plug. Keep cords away from heat, oil, water, and sharp edges. Keep cords, hands and clothing away from moving parts of the tool (i.e., blades, bits, and cutters). Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and before changing bits, blades and cutters. To avoid accidental starting, do not hold your finger on the switch while carrying a plugged in tool. Inspect tools and cords for damage and defects before each use. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag it and turn it in to a designated faculty or staff member. Do not remove, alter, or disable any guard or safety device on any power tool without permission and supervision of a designated faculty or staff member. Wear safety glasses or goggles when using any power tool. Wear ear protection when using loud power tools. All operators of power tools must be trained in proper use and safety of the tool prior to operating it. Allow the tool to reach full speed before use. Stay with it until it stops. Do not leave a running machine. Do not restart power tools until they have come to a complete stop. Inspect materials before use. Remove screws, nails, staples and the like before cutting into used woods. Make any necessary adjustments to power tools with the power turned off. Unplug portable tools before making adjustments. All special setups must be checked by a designated faculty or staff member before power is turned on. Stand to the side of the power tool when turning it on. Do not stand directly in line with the blade or other moving devices. Observe safety space. Only the operator is permitted within the working area around a machine. Keep the power tool and related work area clean. Repairs to shop power tools are only to be made by qualified shop staff. Do not distract someone operating a power tool, wait till they have finished then get their attention.