Shopsmith Hands On!

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.