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Circular Saw Checklist

The document provides safety procedures and guidelines for operating a circular saw. It details requirements for personal protective equipment, pre-operation checks of the saw and material, safe operating techniques, and potential hazards of using the saw.

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Circular Saw Checklist

The document provides safety procedures and guidelines for operating a circular saw. It details requirements for personal protective equipment, pre-operation checks of the saw and material, safe operating techniques, and potential hazards of using the saw.

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Circular Saw

Safe Operating Procedures


Circular Saw Checklist

Operator must complete the checklist below with a tick in every box before
operating this power equipment

Has your supervisor given you instruction on the safe use and
operation of this equipment? 
Has your supervisor given permission for you to use this
equipment?

Are you wearing approved safety glasses and face shield? 
Are you wearing protective steel-toed work boots? 
Do you, and others around you, have appropriate hearing
protection? (Class 5 – SLC80 >26 dB) 
If you have long or loose hair, is it tied back and contained? 
Are you wearing a dust apron or overalls? 
Have you removed all your exposed rings and jeweller? 
Have you read the important information section on the reverse? 
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
1. Is your work area suitable and provides adequate space to allow for the
safe use of this saw without interfering with other students/activities? 
2. Is the material to be cut free of loose knots or foreign materials e.g. nails?
Material which is badly twisted or bowed should not be cut with this saw.

3. Is the material to be cut securely supported and at a good working height? 
4. Saw blade nut/stud is tight and blade is free of chips and cracks e.g.
chipped teeth? 
5. Saw guard/s are in place and in good working condition, all adjustment
levers have been tightened?

6. Is the depth of the blade adjusted correctly for the task? 
7. Are you familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF switch? 
8.
9.
Is your work area clear of trip hazards and waste material?
Is your work area clear of trip hazards and waste materials? 
Circular Saw

Safe Operating Procedures


Circular Saw Checklist 
Important information – read before use
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
DO NOT use faulty equipment – report this immediately to your teacher.

1. Ensure base plate/foot of the saw is correctly positioned and secured.


2. Do not support your material by hand, setup on bench or supports. Use two
hands to operate the saw.
3. Do not start the saw with the blade touching the material. Allow the saw to
reach full speed before starting to cut.
4. Do not have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade
5. Keep hands and power leads away from underneath the work. Do not attempt
to remove cut material while the blade is turning.
6. Keep blade path straight during cut to prevent ‘kickback’ and avoid twisting.
7. Use a fence or guide where possible when making long rip or cross cuts.
8. When cutting larger sheets ensure material is well supported to prevent
binding on the blade and causing ‘kickback’ of the saw.
9. If task requires the cut to be stopped within the material, release the switch,
hold the saw securely and wait for the blade to stop before removing.
10. Before making any adjustments of the saw, bring the machine to a complete
standstill, and then disconnect the plug from the power source.

A very high risk of injury exists if guards and fences are removed.

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Return the saw to the storage area.
2. Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Moving, rotating and sharp parts  Electricity  Pinch and squash
 Dust and fumes  Eye injuries  Noise

FORBIDDEN
 DO NOT operate this saw in moist or wet conditions.

Date of last review: ____________________ Name & Signature:

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