How to Be Safe around a Miter Saw

September 29, 2015

Author: Tool Man

Purchasing a miter saw is a lot easier as there are tons of great miter saws for sale on the market but working on one with correct safety and operating techniques is an uphill battle that needs to be mastered with time and practice. Miter saw is a really useful tool but it can prove to be a dangerous one as well because of that fast moving blade. You need to make sure that you are safe around it and following pointers will help you doing that:

Make a point to keep the safety guards up all the time, regardless of your experience. Continuously wear eye and ear protection when working with a miter saw
Ensure that there are no dangling jewelry items, long hair, loose apparel or gloves near the running saw.
Verify that there no scraps or other outside articles impeding the miter saw before starting it and never attempt to remove something once the saw is up and running. Whatever you're slicing should be solidly against the table and wall before you start
Before you really begin cutting your wood, make certain that the miter saw is in full working mode and at full speed before you really cut the wood.
Normally, you will work the miter saw with your right hand and hold the material with the left. On the off chance that this doesn’t apply for you, switch it but rather never fold your arms while cutting as this represents a threat to you.
You ought to never leave the miter saw until the saw blade has completely stopped. Never allow kids to play in close proximity of power tools.
There should be at least 8 inches of space between your body parts and the blade of the miter saw. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Once the blade comes to a halt, remove all the dust, debris and timber scraps from the saw. Cleaning after every use would make your miter saw run better for a longer period of time.
To hold work piece in a safe and stable manner, always use clamps and vises. If the work piece is small, don’t use your hands to hold it and use a push stick.
If you are planning on repairing or altering any part of miter saw, especially the blade, unplug the tool before proceeding. Make it a weekly habit to check the tightness of the blade and make amends if necessary. This will ensure that you get perfect results every time while ensuring your safety.
Don’t ever try to make cuts of very small lumber as it will put your fingers perilously close to the blade of the miter saw.
Cleaning your lower guard regularly will improve the movable aspect of the saw and it will also enhance your visibility through the guard. Apart from better functionality, your saw will also look good.
Long bits of trim or wood you are utilizing should be bolstered at the same height as the saw table
When you finish a cut, let the saw blade arrive at a full stop and afterward lift it up. A moving saw blade can cause a lot of damage within seconds even if it slowing down.
Try not to gaze into the laser beam. Don’t try to remove the laser either as it allows carpenters to keep the cuts straight in order to achieve precise and accurate results.