20.Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
21.Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
22.Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and
23.Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the cutterhead or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
24.Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.
25.Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
26.Maintain tools with care. Keep knives sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
27.Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
28.Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
29.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
30.Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, stock, and cleaning rags away from the machine.
31.Always use a
32.Do not perform jointing operations on material shorter than 8", narrower than 3/4" or less than 1/4" thick.
33.The hands must never be closer than 3 inches to the cutterhead (see Figure).
34.Never apply pressure to stock directly over the cutterhead. This may result in the stock tipping into the cutterhead along with the operator's fingers. Position hands away from extreme ends of stock, and push through with a smooth, even motion. Never back workpiece toward the infeed table.
35.To avoid kickback, the grain must run in the
same direction you are cutting. Before attempting to joint, or plane, each work piece must be carefully examined for stock condition and grain orientation.
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