Chop Saw

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Chop Saw
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Chop Saw

• May not cause death but can cause severe
  injuries.
• Loss of fingers or arms can occur
• Flying objects may injure other body parts

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Chop Saw Injuries

• Most of the injuries that occur with chop saw are
  NOT life threatening.

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NO deaths

• Many occurrences of fingers being either lost or
  severed
• Less occurrence of arm injuries
• There have been no recorded deaths from Chop Saw
  injuries, however there was a chop saw worker who
  was killed on another project

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Chop Saw Safety

• DONT operate a machine untilA) you receive
  proper instruction,B) you fully understand how
  to use it
• NEVER cross your arms to hold material
• Wear EYE protection.
• Use ALL safety guards exactly as they are
  supposed to be used.
• Make all adjustments to machines with the power
  off and unplugged from power source

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Chop Saw Safety

• Floors should be kept as clean and dry as
  possible to prevent accidental slips with or
  around dangerous hand tools.
• Use the right tool for the job.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
  dangling objects or jewelry. Long hair must be
  restrained. As they may get caught in moving
  parts.

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More Safety

• When two people work on a machine, THE PERSON WHO
  IS OPERATING THE MACHINE SHOULD GIVE ALL THE
  INSTRUCTIONS THE PERSON WHO IS HELPING SHOULD
  FOLLOW THEM.

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This is what safety looks like!

• Notice eye and ear protection
• No jewelry or clothes getting in the way
• Arms are not crossed to hold material

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Different blades for different materials!

• Be sure to check which blade can be used with
  which material before you get started
• Vary in price from 17.95 up to 358.95

Ideal for Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, and Slate
Cuts plastic, wood, metal, ductile iron,
concrete, stone, and masonry
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Questions??