NEW MEMBER HANDS-ON-SAFETY-TRAINING

DEMONSTRATE Safe and proper equipment operating procedures.

CONDUCT Member Hands-on use of installed Equipment.

Hardwood from storage Cross Cut (with miter ) to 13”-14” length – Surface - Edge Joint - Thickness plane - Rip/Cross Cut - Sand – - Band Saw - –

AT COMPLETION Coaches/Trainers: Issue current membership badge star. Inform Woodshop President for required membership computer entry.

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NEW MEMBERS - BRING THIS COPY WITH YOU WHEN SCHEDULED FOR TRAINING

Comments? Send to Safety Committee Page 1 HANDS-ON-SAFETY-TRAINING (July 2019) EQUIPMENT

Aligned for proper preparation and finishing of stock material

A. Vacu-Maid system Clean up as you go

B. Compound : Cross Cut stock to usable lengths

C. Surface Planer/Edge : Surface plane one side – one edge

D. Thickness Planer: Plane to desired thickness

E. : Rip/Cross Cut

F. : Wide Belt Sander

G. Drum Sander: Surface Finish Sand

H. Edge Sander: Edge Finish Sand

I. Drill Press: Drill with various bits

J. : Convex, Concave, Compound, and Re-saw cuts

K. Belt/Disk Flat, Contour sanding

L. Oscillating Spindle Sander: Convex and concave sanding

M. Router Lift Table: Edge Round over

N. Downdraft Sanding Tables: Finish Sanding - Orbital Sanding Pad

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WOODSHOP SAFETY

Always approach equipment as if it is running.

Never energize equipment with stock in contact with a cutter head.

Never leave equipment until it is at full stop.

Guards in place as required.

Keep hands clear of Energized cutter heads and moving parts.

Use Push Blocks – Feather Boards.

Firmly hold stock flat against Equipment Tables.

Be aware of Kick-Back Zones.

Nip-Points.

Use equipment for intended purpose only.

Avoid Distractions.

Concentrate.

Retain Control.

Never become over-confident.

Do not be intimidated – Respect

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A. AREA CLEAN UP (Vacu-Maid system) 1. When/Where/How to use

B. DEWALT COMPOUND MITER SAW) (cut to minimum13-14” length) (Single/Double/Sliding Bevel Compound ) 1. No cross hand operations 2. Miter/Bevel Angle adjustments (Unplug when performing adjustments with hand in trigger slot) 3. Positive Indents/Stops –Locks 4. Sub locks – Adjustment for bevel cuts 5. Cuts: Straight or bowed edge against fence Bow side down Power ON – Lower blade – Power OFF– Raise blade Full power before lowering – Full stop before raising Do Not Force cuts 6.Dewalt Double Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw Sliding Rail Lock knob Cuts: Straight or bowed edge against fence - Bow side down Pull out/Power ON/Push down/Push in/power OFF/Raise Blade Full power before lowering – Full stop before raising

C. GENERAL 12” SURFACE PLANER/EDGE JOINTER(Surface plane/edge joint) 1. Check/adjust fence 2. Check/adjust guard 3. Power on/off procedure 4. Surface Plane Direction of feed Convex (Bow) side up Push blocks: NEVER push with hand(s) directly on stock Steady feed =Smooth cut Minimum length: 12”, Minimum thickness: ½”, Minimum width: 2” 5. Edge Joint Minimum length: 12”, Minimum thickness:1/4 Minimum width: 1 3/4” Direction of feed Planned side against fence Push block - stock lower than fence 6. Table supports - long stock

Comments? Send to Safety Committee Page 4 HANDS-ON-SAFETY-TRAINING (July 2019) D. THICKNESS PLANERS – KUFO 24” AND LAGUNA 16” (Thickness Plane)

1. RED BAR: Initial cut (Thickest Part -Test center and ends) Bed Elevation Wheel and Bed Wheel lock 2. Minimum length 12” – Minimum width 1 1/2” – Minimum thickness ½” (Minimum ¼” thickness with backer board) 3. Power ON/OFF Procedure 4. Feeding stock Kickback Zone Surface planned side down Thin/Tapered end first Hands on top of stock - flat against table Feed with grain – Never cross grain Remove hands when In-feed operation has activated DO NOT feed multiple pieces at same time Thinner Board will cause kickback NEVER Place hands between stock and table NEVER: Use/insert a push stick 5. Stock jam: Turn power off, lower bed, remove stock, and start over 6. Maximum Removal per pass: KUFO: 1/16” -Maximum adjust is 1 full wheel revolution LAGUNA: 1/64” -Maximum adjust is ¼ wheel revolution 7. Table Supports for long stock 8. NO -Ply , , MDF 9. Emergency Shut Down Electrical Safety Disconnect Box

Comments? Send to Safety Committee Page 5 HANDS-ON-SAFETY-TRAINING (July 2019) E. POWERMATIC 10” TABLE SAWS (Rip and Cross Cuts -Dimensional Size)

1. Posted photos: Table Saw do’s and don’ts 2. Electrical Safety Disconnect Box (OFF position) 3. Remove Blade Guard Assembly Purpose of Kick back Pawls and Purpose of blade arbor Red locking pin 4. Blade elevation and bevel angle adjusting Wheels – Wheel Locks 5. Setting Blade Bevel Angle - Digital reader – Angle Cuts -Left Tilt 6. Table Inserts: Factory – – Zero Clearance 7. Cuts requiring removal Blade Guard Assembly 8. Adjust blade height so bottom of the tooth clears the board surface 9. Push Blocks, Feather boards, 10. Install Blade Guard Assembly 11. Electrical Safety Disconnect Box (ON) 12. RED SAFETY KICKSTOP PANEL – purpose use 13. with Fence Kickbacks: Causes - Zones Setting Fence Alignment Stock control –keep against fence Push stock clear of blade Minimum length of stock 6” Removing cut stock from table NEVER: Reach over a spinning blade Rip Length longer than width 14. Cross Cut with Miter Stock control- against Miter Gauge Use/Setting Stop Block NEVER: Use Miter Gauge with stock against fence 15. NEVER energize power with blade in contact with stock. 16. Do not force cutting action 17. Table Supports . Note: Third Table Saw equipped with a Sliding Cross Cut Fence for cross cuts of oversize panels. Refer to SUM or attend enhanced class prior to operation.

Return to Miter Saw and stock ends.

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F. TIMESAVERS 36 “ WIDE BELT SANDER(Sand one side)

1. only: NO Soft wood, painted wood, treated wood, , particle board, or MDF. 2. Glue ups: Overnight Dry time, Scraping 3. Minimum Material Size: 12” long X 3\4” wide x 1/4” thick without backer board. (Backer board for stock <1/4” thick) 4. Padlock - Key Control Electrical Safety Disconnect Box (ON) Air Pressure- 65-85 PSI Activate Sanding Belt Roller tension (air pressure) Check Proper Belt position Red Bar: Initial setting Conveyor Belt Elevation Wheel Depress Red then Green Power Buttons Sanding Belt and Conveyor belt power engaged Set Conveyor Belt Speed (Optimum 50%) Feed with Grain ‘Walk’ stock Increase sanding depth Maximum: ¼ turn Maintain4 passes each change Not a Thickness Planner Stock Jam: Power Off- Lower Conveyor Belt – remove stock – start over Kickback Zone 5. Emergency Shut-down Red Bar Yellow Push Button Door Interlock Ceramic Belt Guide Pins Electrical Safety Disconnect Box 6. Power Down Depress Red Power Button Deactivate Belt Roller Tension (air pressure) Electrical Safety Disconnect Box (OFF) Engage Padlock – Key Control

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1. Hardwoods Only: NO Soft wood, Painted wood, Treated wood, Plywood, Particle board, or MDF 2. Glue ups: Overnight Dry Time –Surface scraped 3. Minimum Length 8” – Minimum Width 2” – Minimum thickness ¼”

4. Padlock – Key Control Electrical Safety Disconnect Box (ON) Bar: Initial setting Sanding Drum power - RED BUTTON - Pull Red button, then Push GREEN POWER SWITCH ' ON'. Red Conveyor Belt Key Adjustment Switch - ON to feed Feed with Grain Adjust conveyor speed with adjustment knob. (Recommended Speed '8') ‘Walk’ Stock Increase sanding depth Maximum: 1/8turn Maintain 3- 4 passes each change Not a Thickness Planer Kickback Zone NEVER place multiple pieces of stock on belt at one time Thinner board will cause kickback Stock Jam: Power OFF - Lower Conveyor belt, remove stock, start over 5. Emergency Shut Down RED STOP BUTTON 6. Power Down Conveyor Belt power (OFF) Sanding Drum power (RED BUTTON) (OFF) Electrical Safety Disconnect Box (OFF) Engage Padlock – Key Control

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H. BAILEIGH- EDGE SANDER (Sand edges) 1. NO Soft wood, Painted wood, Treated wood, Plywood, Particle board, or MDF 2. Glue ups Overnight Dry Time, Surface Scraped 3. Edge Sanding versus Surface Sanding Small or thin stock - Safety Hazards 4. Table Tilt – Check for Square 5. Green Power Button (ON) Red Power Button (OFF) 6. Control of Stock Do not engage power with stock in contact with sanding Belt Hold firmly and flat against table Use Miter Gauge to control small stock Sand with Grain - Light Pressure. 7. Clean with the big eraser.

I. Nova FLOOR MODEL DRILL PRESS ( Holes) 1. Select/Insert Bit Units are equipped with a Chuck Key or a Keyless Chuck. 2. Adjust/lock table height 3. Set depth of cut Quick Position/fine tune thumb lock Hand set lock nuts on Quill return stop - 4. Speed/RPM See Posted Bit Speed Chart 5. Table Fence-Locks/Stop Block Fence Damage - Reversing fence 6. Do not force drill bit downward in single plunge Several shallow plunges -removal of shavings 7. Table lights. 8. Bit Removal/Storage

Comments? Send to Safety Committee Page 9 HANDS-ON-SAFETY-TRAINING (July 2019) J. BAILEIGH 14” BANDSAW(Convex – Concave – Compound - Resaw Cuts) 1. Check/adjust Table Tilt 2. Adjustment of Upper Arm Assembly 3. Power ON/OFF Switch Reset Switch 4. Adjust guide to 1/8" to 1/2" above material 5. Proper cuts: Stand in line with blade – move stock not body – Hands clear of Blade Cut outside of line CAUTION: Minimum 5/8” radius cut with ¼” wide blade Concave and convex curve cuts Relief cuts Do not force – cutting action determines speed Do not back out of cuts Do not remove scrap pieces with blade moving 6. Fence and Miter Gauge 7. Push blocks–feather-boards 8. Table Tilt for bevel angle cuts 9. Use foot pedal to STOP machine. CAUTION: 25 second delay in blade stop with power OFF

POWERMATIC 14”, LAGUNA 16”, LAGUNA 20” : Refer to SUM or attend enhanced class for proper operation.

K. POWERMATIC 6” Belt/12”, GRIZZLY 1” Belt/8” Disc Sanders (Sanding) 1. Check/Adjust table tilt 2. Firmly hold stock flat against table 3. Light pressure NEVER: Force stock against sanding belt or disc 4. Keep stock moving – indents/burns 5. Disc Sander – Left of Center 6. Keep fingers clear of open space between table and sanding belt or disc Hazard zone - Small/thin stock 7. Miter Gauge 8. Clean with the big eraser 9. GRIZZLY 1” Belt/8” Disc sanders (Same operational procedures)

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L. JET OSCILLATING SPINDLE SANDER (Sanding holes, curves, edges)

1. Spindle Selection Removal: (Three nuts located at Spindle base) (Caution: Do not use/adjust bottom nut) Blue Wrench - Middle nut (Hold) Red Wrench - Top Nut (Loosen to remove spindle) Install: (Three nuts located at Spindle base) (Caution: Do not use/adjust bottom nut) Clean Spindle Shank – Apply Anti-Seize Insert Spindle and hand tighten Blue Wrench - Middle nut (Hold) Red Wrench – Top Nut - Do not over tighten 2. Install proper size table insert 3. Sanding Procedure Hold stock firmly/flat against table Feed opposite spindle rotation Use light pressure Uneven feeding or Pressure =Dimples and burns 4. Sanding holes in stock MUST POWER OFF SANDER TO INSERT/REMOVE STOCK WITH HOLES Place stock over spindle with power OFF Hold in place clear of spindle before engaging power Power OFF to remove stock

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M. JESSEM ROUTER-LIFT TABLE(Round over bit)

1. Unplug Power Cord during set-up procedures 2. Select desired bit 3. Setting Router Speed/RPM 4. Unlock router lift Wheel Raise Router to Just below table NEVER: Lift or force Router against underside of table Insert Bit fully into router collet – raise 1/8” Tighten with wrenches Lower/adjust Router for approximate 1/8” cutting action Lock router lift Wheel Select/Install Table Insert Position/Adjust Fence and Sub-Fences as needed Attach and adjust ancillary Feather-Boards as needed 5. Power Cord in place 6. Power ON 7. Conduct Trial run on test stock 8. Always feed against bit rotation 9. Use Router Lift to raise and lock in additional 1/8” cuts (Unlock - Adjust - Lock) (One full wheel rotation = 1/8”) Repeat until desired depth of cut is achieved NEVER :Cut full bit depth in single pass 10. Avoid Tear Out - Route cross grain first 11. With Power Cord UNPLUGGED, Unlock and Raise Router

N. DOWNDRAFT SANDING TABLES/ORBITAL SANDERS(Finish Sanding) 1. Energizing Downdraft Table Vacuum Power 2. Changing Orbital Disc Sanding Pads – When and how 3. Proper operation – Speed changing Lever – Do not force

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