Safety Guidelines - General Procedures

1. Eye protection meeting current ANSI safety standards must be worn at all times while anyone is working in the lab.
2. Never make any adjustments to a machine while it is running.
3. Never walk away while a machine is still in motion. For example, when you turn the saw off, the blade continues to move unless the break is applied. The only exception to this is the stationary grinder.
4. Disconnect electrical power when changing blades, bits, etc. or anytime an injury could occur if the machine is accidentally turned on. Generally this requires that the machine be unplugged or the circuit breaker turned to the off position.

Safety Guidelines - Radial Arm Saw Fundamentals

1. The blade should be completely stopped before making any adjustments.
2. Place the concave edge away from the fence.
3. Place the face with the least amount of "rock" against the table.
4. The edge or end to be placed against the fence must be the greater of the two dimensions.
5. Feed the saw into the stock in such a manner and at such a rate that the speed of the blade is maintained.

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