SAFETY RULES
•Follow all directions the first time they are given.
•Be courteous in language and actions.
•Be on time and prepared to participate.
•Respect other people and their property.
•Eye protection will be worn by at all times.
SAFETY RULES
• Running and playing is not allowed in the Technology Lab.
•Throwing any object in the Technology Lab is not allowed.
•Students will only be able to use tools and machines while
the Technology Teacher is in the Lab.
•Students should wear clothing that protects their arms,
legs, and feet from injury.
•Students must pass all tool and machine tests with 100%
accuracy before they are allowed to use them.
SAFETY RULES
•Keep the floor and working surfaces clean and dry at all
time.
•Hair that presents a safety hazard must be tied back.
•Respect all tools and machines.
•When in doubt, ask the Technology Teacher.
•Report any incident to the Technology Teacher.
BAND SAW SAFETY
Tension Adjustment Knob
Upper Wheel Guard
Adjustable Blade Guard
Lower Wheel Guard
Table
Draw and label the parts of the Band Saw
BAND SAW SAFETY
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Always wear safety glasses while operating the Band
Saw.
Ask permission before using the Band Saw.
Set the blade guard 1/8 inch above the piece to be cut.
Check to insure that all the safety guards are in place and
working correctly.
Have all cut lines clearly marked before operating the
Band Saw.
When cutting a tight curve, first cut relief cuts then push
the work piece slowly without twisting or bending the blade.
Do not cut a radius smaller than 4 times the blade width.
BAND SAW SAFETY
• Hold the material away from the blade before you turn on
the Band Saw.
• Hold the material firmly on the table while cutting on the
Band Saw.
• Keep your fingers away from the cut line and blade.
2 inches minimum.
• Never cut material that is round.
• Check all material for foreign objects before cutting.
• Turn off the Band Saw when finished cutting.
• Wait for the Band Saw to come to a complete stop before
cleaning it.
• Clean up all scraps and dust from the Band Saw before
you leave it.
DRILL PRESS SAFETY
Safety Guard
Chuck
Pilot Wheel
Adjustable Table
Column
Lower Table
Draw and label the parts of the Drill Press
DRILL PRESS SAFETY
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Always wear Safety Glasses when using the Drill Press.
Ask permission before you use the Drill Press.
Center punch all holes to be drilled.
Check the drill bit – Make sure it is not bent or broken.
Use the Chuck Key to tighten the drill bit in the chuck.
Remove Chuck Key from the chuck before turning on Drill
Press.
Clamp material to the table – It should extend to left.
Make all adjustments with the power turned off.
Do not force the drill bit through the material you are drilling
through.
Remove drill bit when finished – clean up area.
SCROLL SAW SAFETY
Blade
Tension
Power Switch
Blade Guard
Dust Blower
Table
Blade
Draw and label the parts of the Scroll Saw
SCROLL SAW SAFETY
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Always wear Safety Glasses when using the Scroll Saw.
Ask permission before you use the Scroll Saw.
Clearly mark all lines to be cut.
Check material to be cut for foreign objects.
Turn machine on before putting material on the Scroll Saw
table.
Keep your fingers away from the cut line.
Hold material firmly on the table.
Slowly cut on the cut lines – slow down around tight curves.
Turn off Scroll Saw when finished.
Clean up the area after finished using the Scroll Saw.
SANDER SAFETY
Sanding Belt
Sanding Belt
Table
Sanding Belt
Adjustment
Sanding Disk
Sanding Disk
Table
Draw and label the parts of the Sander
SANDER SAFETY
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Always wear Safety Glasses when using the Sander.
Ask permission before you use the Sander.
Keep loose jewelry, sleeves, and other clothing tucked in.
Make adjustments with the power off.
Make sure the belt is not loose or torn.
Hold the material firmly while sanding.
Check the disk. Make sure it is not torn or clogged up.
Use only the downward side of the disc while sanding.
Do not force material against sanding surfaces.
Turn sander off when finished – clean up area.
LATHE SAFETY
Live Center
Head
Stock
Tool Rest
Tail Stock
Dead Center
Draw and label the parts of the Lathe
LATHE SAFETY
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Always wear Safety Glasses when using the Lathe.
Ask permission before you use the Lathe
Wear tight fitting clothing and remove jewelry.
Make adjustments with the power off.
Secure all material with a face plate or between centers.
Set tool rest approximately 1/8” away from work piece.
Make sure the cutting tool is very sharp.
Check the speed before you turn on the power.
Start at the slowest speed.
• Do not force or jamb the cutting tool into the work piece.
• Turn off the power and clean up area when finished.