The best clothing to wear when working with any machine that has moving parts are tight fitting clothes that eliminate the chances of being caught in the machine. Tighter fitting clothes will also reduce your chances of being pulled into the machine and/or severely injured.

Long sleeve shirts should also be avoided because a loose cuff could easily be pulled in by the moving blade

If you can’t avoid wearing long sleeve shirts, sleeves should be rolled-up to the elbow before using the scroll saw.

Long hair should be tied it back with a ponytail to prevent it from getting entangled with the power tool. (Ask your teacher for an elastic if you don't have one).

Avoid wearing ANY jewelry, as these items can easily become caught in the scroll saw and cause an injury.

Always wear eye protection when using a scroll saw. If the dust collection is on, you may choose to wear ear protection as well.

1. Ensure the scroll saw is operated on a magnetic switch protected circuit and that the switch has been reset if needed.

2. Ensure the machine operator zone is clearly marked and no slip/trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways.

3. Choose the correct size and style blade for the material and the type of cutting planned.

4. Ensure the blade teeth point downward, toward the table.

5. Tighten the blade securely in the chucks and adjust it in-line with the blade support.

6. Ensure the blade tension is properly adjusted. If "knocking" is heard, readjust the tension.

7. Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter.

8. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately lock out and report suspect machinery.

1. Use this scroll saw to cut only wood, manufactured boards, plastics and nonferrous metals.

2. Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard. Use a jig to hold a small workpiece.

3. Ensure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.

4. Start the dust extraction unit before using the saw.

5. Before starting the cut, watch the saw while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates excessively, stop immediately. Turn the saw off and lock-out the machine. Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem or reporting issues to the teacher.

6. Allow the blade of the saw to reach full operating speed before starting the cut.

7. Keep hands and fingers clear of the scroll saw path of-operation.

8. Do not force the tool. Firmly hold the workpiece with both hands and feed it at a moderate rate of speed into the blade.

9. Keep your face and body to one side of the blade and out of line with a possible thrown piece if the blade should break.

10. Turn off the machine and wait until it has completely stopped before removing scraps or making adjustments.

This is one of the most important scroll saw safety rule you should follow because it can prevent you from getting cut.

The three inch rule is simple—your fingers should be at least three inches away from the cutting path. Because you are cutting intricate cuts with turns and curves, there is a possibility that the wood may ‘jump’ if you are not careful.

If the stock you are cutting is so small that you can not follow the three inch rule, then you should use a push stick or a jig to secure and maneuver the stock. This will help you cut the piece without putting your fingers in harm’s way.

Plan your cuts before using the saw because making sudden twists can cause the blade to bind or brake. It is advisable that you saw any curve gradually by not rotating your stock too quickly.

It is also recommended that you make a short cut first. Once your blade is running at full speed push the work piece into the blad to ensure that the start of the cut is perpendicular to the stock in all directions. Also avoid backing out of cuts while the scroll saw is running because this can cause the blade to bind.

Always follow the three inch rule.

Do not talk to people while you are using the scroll saw.

Feed material into the blade at a gentle, steady rate. Do not push hard as the blade may break, maintain a slight downward pressure to “assist” the hold down in keeping the work from bouncing.