Page 3 Power Equipment Usage Manual (Rev. 5/10)
Recommended Gear: The following are not required by the Woodshop, but are recommended:
• Safety Glasses: First and foremost, when working with any woodworking tools, we recommend
the wearing of safety glasses. For many operations small pieces of stock can be propelled in
nearly any direction. Even worse, if a blade breaks, the possibility exists that a piece could come
loose. Your eyesight is too valuable to take chances to be woodworking without protective eye
wear. Develop the habit of wearing your safety glasses at all times.
There are numerous styles of safety glasses. Try out the many styles that your woodworking
supplier offers, and find a pair that you'll be comfortable wearing. Be certain that the pair you
choose incorporates impact resistant lenses and side screens to protect against debris created
by your power tools.
• Hearing Protection: While some machines are not loud enough to require hearing protection,
operations on the jointer and planer and router are particularly loud and can damage your
hearing. There are many types of hearing protection available at the local hardware stores or
from your woodworking supplier. Find one that is comfortable and consider wearing them
whenever you are near these machines, even if someone else is the operator.
• Face Shield: A face shield is a good idea when wood turning, as chips tend to fly in any
direction. A clear, impact resistant full-face shield will keep these flying chips and debris out of
your face, helping you to avoid distraction when turning.
• Respirators: When turning some woods or sanding, particularly fine imported woods such as
mahogany or rosewood, it is advisable to wear a dust mask or even a respirator, as the fine dust
generated by these woods can cause irritation to the lungs and mucous membranes. Prolonged
exposure to such dust may cause some long-term effects.
2.2. Other Common Sense Suggestions
As with any power tool, always read and follow the safety instructions. Failure to
follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury to yourself, your fellow
woodworkers and/or the equipment and can even lead to death.
ALWAYS APPROACH a piece of machinery as if it is running!
THE MOST RELIABLE SAFETY DEVICE is your own sense of danger: If you encounter a situation that
seems risky, there is a good chance it is if for no other reason than you are concerned about it. Stop and
think the task through AND ASK FOR HELP if you need it. There is usually an alternative way of doing
nearly any cut that is safer and often more effective. Take your time and concentrate on what you are
doing. No cut or project is worth risking an injury.
AVOID DISTRACTIONS: When working with woodworking machinery, do everything you can to avoid
distractions. If someone tries to interrupt you while making a cut, do not avert your eyes from the tool;
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