• Must be 18 years or older
• If you’re not familiar with a type of saw, ask for a lesson or get a demonstration until you feel comfortable.
• Secure a firm footing before sawing. Clear away small blocks of wood and debris before you start.
• Never talk to or touch the person operating a saw. Wait until the saw stops.
• Wear eye protection; such as safety goggles
• No loose neck wear, sleeves, or jewelry
• Saw guards must be working. Don’t tamper…OSHA inspector is looking over our shoulder.
• Keep hands and fingers away from the path of saw cut.
• Beware of saw kick back and what causes it. Stand aside from saw path, so that your body is not behind the cat.
• Know how to avoid pinching the saw blade and its cause.
• Make all adjustments, such as saw table height, tilt angle, etc. while the power is off.
• Inspect saw blade frequently for sharpness of teeth.
• Allow the saw motor to come up to speed before starting to cut.
• Make sure blade is not in contact with work piece before switch is turned on.
• Never cut or re-cut very small pieces. It is better to re-cut from new stock than to risk cutting a finger. Use a chop saw for smaller pieces
• Hold the pieces (wood) firmly; maintain control of the saw and it’s direction.
• Watch out for the saw power cord…before you cut!
• If you are cutting thinner materials such as 7/16 OSB, lower the depth gauge (saw table) so that it will cut smoother.

Chopsaw and Power Mitre Saw

• Make certain your work piece is firmly clamped or held up against saw fence.
• Never reach across saw path to remove a small piece, even when the saw is slowing down.
• Longer pieces should be supported by a helper or some other means.