Tool Safety

Hedge Trimmers
Select a model with two-handed controls, a blade-stopping time of less than 0.5 seconds and blade extensions. Always keep both hands on the handles and wear goggles, strong gloves and ear defenders.

Compost Shredders
If your shredder blocks or the cutters jam during use, switch off the power, and if petrol driven, remove the spark plug cap before cleaning. Wear goggles, gloves, a face mask and ear defenders.

Chainsaws
In untrained hands a chainsaws can be a very dangerous tool. Serious injuries can result if the saw kicks back into the face line or suddenly cuts through, cutting the legs. If you can’t find a professional to do the work and need to hire a chainsaw you should choose a model with two-handed control, a chain brake, chain catcher, tip guard and low profile blades. Never use above waist height and only cut with the chain running at full speed. Keep your wrists straight and the left thumb positioned below the front handle.

DRILLS
Drill a pilot hole first in metal,and mark a tile with masking tape before drilling into it to avoid the drill slipping and injuring you
HAMMER
Use carefully and if your hands do not have a proper grip on the nail then use a long nose plier to hold the nail and then hammer the nail home,thereby you avoid hitting your finger.
ANGLE GRINDER
This is a very dangerous tool,but very versatile so read all the instructions carefully and wear all the protective clothing
HAND SAWS
Keep the tip well oiled and every time you feel a resistance in the cutting-start off by making a series of backward cuts up to you until you can comfortably get the sawing motion flowing-take your time because these have a tendency to jump and cut you if you rush it.
CIRCULAR SAWS
Treat with great respect-these tools have been known to cut some -ones entire arm off .When not in use turn off from the mains,and do not let anyone distract you when you are using this machinery