Circular Saws - Attention all Woodworkers - Safe use of
Circular saws present many hazards to operators. This bulletin explains how you can safeguard yourself by using correct operating practices and by fitting and using guards and safety devices. It deals with the bench-type circular saw, which is the most common circular sawing machine and is used for cutting squared stock.
Table of Contents
What are the hazards?
RULE 1— Keep your saw in good order
RULE 2 — Use the guards and safety devices and keep them in proper
adjustment
RULE 3 — Adopt safe methods
RULE 4— Keep your machine clean
RULE 5 — Stop the saw after you have used it
Special operations
Legal requirements
Circular saw noise
