Power tools are very common in our daily lives and many people will use them. These power tools are powered by electricity. During use, in order to avoid personal danger, you need to learn certain usage skills and understand some precautions. So what should we pay attention to when using it?
1. Make sure workplace is safe. Lighting is better to avoid accidents caused by dark environments. There are no dangerous objects such as flammable liquids or dust around to avoid sparks igniting dust and accidents. The environment must be dry, without rain.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Depending on shape and characteristics of power tools, wearing personal protective equipment such as dust masks, non-slip shoes, and hard hats may reduce the risk of injury.
3. Make sure tool switch is turned off before use. Thus, when moving or carrying power tool, connecting power tool to power source will not cause accidents.
4. The power outlet must match plug of power tool.
5. Check carefully before use. The appearance is in good condition, switch travel is flexible, does not stick, power cord and body of power tool are intact.
6. Do not overload power tool. Choose right power tool according to requirements of job and use right power tool at rated speed.
7. Before setting up device or changing accessories, remove plug from socket to prevent accidental operation of device.
8. Take good care of your electrical tools. Check for proper adjustment, binding of moving parts, damaged parts, and any other conditions that may prevent power tool from working properly.
9. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Cutting tools with sharp edges that are in good condition are less likely to seize and are easier to handle.
10. Before reusing power tools that have not been used for a long time, professional electricians should measure whether insulation resistance of power tools meets requirements.
For our own safety, before using power tools, we should learn more about precautions for using tools. This will not only prolong life of tools, but also improve work efficiency and ensure our personal safety.