Hands On
Safety's Always First

JAN/FEB 2002
Volume 45/Issue 1


IN THIS ISSUE

Project Articles
9-Drawer Workshop Toolbox
Child's Desk and Chairs
Candle Sconce and Desktop Pencil Holder

DEPARTMENTS
Ask Smitty
Owner’s Gallery
Letters from Owners
 
Academy Notes
Finishing Touches - Pt.3 Applying a Natural Finish
 
Service Pointers
Speed Changer
 
Safety Tips
Safety Is Your Decision

What's New
The Standard Anniversary Model Shopsmith MARK V

EDUCATION
Find A Shopsmith Woodworking Academy Near You

National Woodworking Academy in Dayton, OH

ONLINE CATALOGS
Online Accessory Catalog
Request Printed Accessory Catalog
Online Replacement Parts Catalog

MARK V INFORMATION
Find A Shopsmith
MARK V Demo Near You

Request MARK V Information Package

LINKS
Links Worth Visiting
Free Woodworking Tips

FEEDBACK
Contacting Shopsmith

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Shopsmith, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

Safety Is YOUR Decision

DON'T OVER-REACH -- Always be mindful of keeping the proper footing and balance while working. Reaching over the blades or cutters of a power tool...or reaching beyond practical limits when standing on a ladder is dangerous.

MAINTAIN YOUR TOOLS -- For optimal performance and safety, keep your tools sharp, clean and well-maintained at all times, as outlined in your operating manuals.

USE ONLY RECOMMENDED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES -- Using parts and accessories that were not designed for your specific power tools can cause a working hazard. See your operator's manuals for information about the recommended parts and accessories.

NEVER STAND ON A TOOL -- Stationary power tools are not ladders or working platforms. You could fall onto the tool or it could easily tip over, injuring you and/or damaging the tool.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS FREQUENTLY -- A damaged guard, part or safety device should be replaced or repaired immediately, before further use.

USE PROPER FEED DIRECTION -- Always feed work into the cutter or blade AGAINST the direction of rotation. Feeding workpieces WITH the direction (climb-cutting) is hazardous and may cause the workpiece to grab and be thrown.

NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UN-ATTENDED -- ALWAYS turn the power off when walking away from a tool and don't leave the vicinity of the tool until it comes to a complete stop.