Woodworking machines

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14. Woodworking machines

14.1. General provisions

14.1.1. Woodworking machines should only be operated by

competent persons.

14.1.2. Operators of woodworking machines should not be

disturbed while the machine is working.

14.1.3. Operators of non-automatic woodworking machines

should not leave them without stopping them or enclosing the

tools.

14.1.4. Woodworking machines should not be adjusted or

cleared of jammed wood while they are working.

14.1.5. Shavings, sawdust, etc. should not be removed by

hand from woodworking machines or in their vicinity while the

machines are working.

14.1.6. Woodworking machines that use tools of widely

differing diameters should have a device for altering the speed of

rotation.

14.1.7. If the speed of woodworking machines can be varied:

it should only be possible to start them at the lowest speed;

and

the operating speed should be indicated.

14.1.8. Workpieces should be firmly supported, or be securely

guided or clamped.

14.1.9. Free ends of long workpieces should be supported on

trestles, table extensions, etc.

14.1.10. Small or short workpieces should be guided, clamped

or pushed with a push stick.

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