Power Tool Safety

• Always unplug power tools before adjusting or servicing them.  Wait for moving parts to stop moving before you approach a power tool.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, necklaces, or dangling jewelry when using tools.  They could be caught and entangled in the tool.
• Always check a power tool's condition before using it.  Inspect power cords for frays or cracks in the insulation.  Check the sharpness of cutting edges and be sure handles are securely fastened.
• Never remove safety mechanisms from power tools and do not tamper with them.
• Use the correct tool for the job.  Read the instruction manual and be sure you know how to use a tool before using it.  Learn what the tool is designed to do and don't use it for other purposes.
• Wear safety goggles if there is even a remote possibility of an eye injury when using a tool.
• When you are working with tools, keep children and other onlookers a safe distance away.
• Before letting another person use a tool, instruct the person in how to use the tool properly.
• Work in adequate lighting conditions.  Use lighting that fully illuminates the work area and does not allow shadows to fall across the project.
• Never work with tools when you're tired, hungry, or upset.
• Put tools away safely after using them, preferably in a locked tool chest or tool box.  Identify tools that need to be repaired before storing them.

Power Tool Safety Tips