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A guide, not a substitute for your induction. These are general good-practice notes. Always follow your induction and the Floor Management Team's directions for this machine.
The metal cut-off saw at the Bright United Men's Shed
The metal cut-off saw at the Bright United Men's Shed
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Metalwork · Our Workshop

Metal cut-off saw

Medium risk Induction required

A cut-off saw makes fast, square cuts in steel bar, angle and tube with an abrasive or toothed blade dropped through the work like a metalwork drop saw.

  • Two-member rule
    Don't work alone on this one
  • Before you start
    Complete a metal cut-off saw induction
Get inducted Back to the workshop

Using it safely

General good practice for a metal cut-off saw. Your induction covers the specifics for the machine at our shed.

  • ✓Clamp the workLock the stock in the saw vice. Never hold it by hand, it can grab and spin.
  • ✓Stand clear of the sparksPoint the spark stream away from you and anyone nearby, and keep flammables well back.
  • ✓Let the blade get up to speedBring the blade down smoothly once it is running, and ease it through the cut.
  • ✓Let it stop before you reach inWait for the blade to stop completely before clearing off-cuts or swarf.
  • ✓Never work aloneThis is medium-risk gear, so at least one other inducted member must be in the workshop with you.
  • ✓Unsure? Ask the Floor Management TeamAlways better to ask. They're happy to help and there's no silly question.

Before you start

An induction is required

Before using the metal cut-off saw for the first time, you'll do a short, friendly hands-on induction with an experienced member. We'll walk you through setup, safe operation and how to stop safely, at your own pace.

Organise one with our Floor Management Team on any open day, or call the shed on 03 5750 1120. Already inducted? Remember the two-member rule still applies.