Wednesday, September 7, 2011

How to Use your Power Saw Safely


When we’re watching advertisements for power saws, it seems like they are easy to use. But to mind you, they are professionals and trained in cutting materials with those power saws. So before you use yours, be sure to read first the manual and if they offer trainings, do so. We know that power saw never fails to provide clean cuts to our projects but before you achieve it, lets follow the instructions and keep this brief guidance for our safety.

There’s a wide array of power tool saws to choose from. To give you a bit of information, here are some of them.

 
Circular Saw

For straight cuts on a variety of material types that are difficult to cut with a handsaw.
Larger blades are for sidewinder, worn drive and trim saw cuts thick materials like mitering angles, thick stock or heavy timbers. While smaller blades are for trim saw that cuts glass and ceramics.


Cordless Saw
For homeowners and professional use, cordless saws are common for its portability. It is used for carpentry jobs and has limited power capacity depending on the battery power.
Cordless Saws have circular, sabre and reciprocating saws.

Sabre Saw
For cutting curves, angles and irregular lines.

Reciprocating Saw
For demolition, framing and rough-in works. It cuts wood and metal depending on ype of blade used. It is preferred for cutting in tight quarters, too.

Whatever your tool or purpose is? First things first.. Safety first!
Now, here’s your guidance in using your powertool saw safely.


Power saw safety guidance:

Keep your area clean
Before you start, take away things that are not necessary for your cutting needs. 

      Gear up
Refrain from wearing accessories like bracelets, necklaces, jewelry, I.D lace and loose shirts. These items can cause harm. It might tangle or hook to the rotating blades

      Choose the right blade
Make sure that your blade is sharp. Unsharp blades can cause delay. Choose a blade that can cut the type of material you are using.

Protect your eyes

Use shades, safety glasses or face shield. Also your eyes should be fixed on what you’re doing.
If someone interrupts you, stop working. Continue the cut after you’re done.
 
Position your saw properly.

Make a stable footing and balance your body.  While cutting, hold the saw firmly with both hands so it won’t move or swerve. If you want to restart your powertool, turn it off and unplug it first.

Let’s prevent accidents or injuries and keep these simple safety precautions. Cut materials easily and achieve clean cuts and excellent projects.

1 comments:

if you live in Perth, you can visit this site for lawn mower sales and chainsaw latest products.

Northern Lawn Mower and Chainsaws

http://www.northernlawnmower.com.au

Post a Comment

Share

Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Stumbleupon Favorites More