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Sunday, February 20, 2011

CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY

circular saw used to cut wide and long pieces of materials


  • Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield.
  • Wear an approved respirator or dust mask when exposed to harmful or nuisance dusts.
  • Use appropriate hearing protection equipment in noisy areas.
  • Check the retracting lower blade guard to make certain it works freely.
  • Ensure that the blade that you have selected is sharp enough to do the job. Sharp blades work better and are safer.
  • Check the saw for proper blade rotation.
  • Set the depth of the blade, while the saw is unplugged, and lock it at a depth so that the lowest tooth does not extend more than about 0.3 cm or 1/8" beneath the wood.
  • Keep all cords clear of cutting area.
  • Circular saws are designed for right-hand operation; left-handed operation will demand more care to operate safely.

 

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