Safety
Combustible Wood Dust
Accumulated and suspended dust can fuel fires and explosions.
Safety note
This general information does not replace the exact machine manual, workplace procedures, applicable standards or qualified professional advice.
Why this hazard matters
Accumulated and suspended dust can fuel fires and explosions. Woodworking machines combine sharp cutters, stored energy, stock movement, dust, electricity and noise.
Use engineered protection
Maintain guards, riving knives, splitters, covers, brakes, feeders, interlocks, local exhaust and emergency controls.
Control the workpiece
Use suitable fences, jigs, push devices, clamps, infeed and outfeed. Do not place hands in the cutter path.
Stop abnormal operation
Unexpected vibration, sound, heat, smell, dust escape, stock movement or guard interference requires shutdown and inspection.