Getting a part of your body caught in the equipment. Crushing - Of hands by clamping action. Strains Muscle strain from depressing the petal down on the guillotine. Foreign objects Objects being flung up from the cutting process. Minor cuts and abrasions can be cleaned using clean water and an antiseptic, and should be covered with a non stick dressing.
More serious injuries seek medical aid.
Seek medical aid. Fully enclosed foot wear. Clean up your mess when finished. Prior to using this piece of equipment, you must firstly be shown how to operate it, by the person in charge of the area or the technical officer. If you are having troubles cutting the timber, do not persist or force the blade through the timber, the blade maybe blunt, report to technical officer or lecturer immediately.