Always be sure your tool is assembled properly before you plug it in or turn it on. Make sure all of the pieces are attached securely and that you know how you are going to use the tool once it is on. You may want to turn the tool on briefly before you start to make sure it is working properly. Pieces of wood or metal can fly up arbitrarily and cause serious damage to your eyes. Just ask your eye doctor how many pieces of metal, wood and glass he removes from patient s eyes each year.
Ear plugs are also important elements of power tool safety.
Many people don t realize that serious and permanent ear damage can be caused by the loud noises power tools make. Work gloves are also a good idea to protect your hands from splinters or flying bits of debris. You may consider a locked cabinet for your power tools if you have curious young ones. If you need to change parts or attachments on your power tool, always make sure it is unplugged and the switch is in the off position. Keep your power tools in an organized place, either hanging up or in their boxes or cases with the cords wrapped neatly.