General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Portamate PM7010 Manuel De L'utilisateur

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools

Using power tools of any kind can be dangerous if safe operating procedures are not followed. Recognizing the
hazards of each tool and using them with respect and caution will considerably limit the possibility of personal injury.
However, if safety precautions are ignored, personal injury will likely result. Always use common sense – your personal
safety is your responsibility.
1. Know your power tool. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and observe the warnings and instruction
labels affixed to the tool.
2. Properly ground all tools.
3. Keep guards in place.
4. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
5. Keep work area clean and dry.
6. Keep children away.
7. Never leave running machines/tools unattended.
8. Disconnect tools from service.
9. Use correct tools for the job.
10. Never force a tool.
11. Wear safety apparel.
12. Wear safety glasses/goggles.
13. Never stand or sit on tools.
14. Replace damaged components immediately.
15. Make sure your work platform is sufficiently sturdy to do the specific job at hand.
16. Properly anchor power tools to work stands.
17. Use correct blade for job being done.
18. Think Safety. Safety is a combination of operator awareness, common sense and alertness at all times.
General Safety Instructions for Router Tables
General safety instructions are just that; they are general in nature and are not intended to be the final word for safely
operating Routers and Router Tables. We encourage you to collect as much information as possible on router and
router table safety before attempting any routing operation.
1. Read and understand the safety instruction included with your router.
2. Never pass your hands directly over or in front of the cutter.
3. Do not shape stock shorter than 12" without fixtures or jigs.
4. Never remove too much material in one pass.
5. Use a guard and other protective devices at all times.
6. ALWAYS FEED AGAINST THE ROTATION OF THE CUTTER.
7. Never reach behind the spinning cutter.
8. Wear proper protective gear at all times – safety glasses.
9. Never try and cut material sandwiched between the bit and the fence.
10. Using push sticks and feather boards may increase the safety of a particular operation.
11. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER WHEN CHANGING BITS OR MAKING ANY TOOL ADJUSTMENTS.
12. Do not use both the fence and the miter gauge. A dangerous kickback could occur.
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