 t's fix-up season again. Routers, sanders and jig saws can speed up home-improvement jobs and give professional results, but power tools also can spell tragedy if you aren't careful.
 Follow the safety rules included in tool manuals.
Don't use power tools when you're tired, upset or have been drinking alcohol.
Dress properly. Wear fitted clothing that won't get snagged on tools. Wear a hard hat if you do overhead work, and always protect your feet with heavy shoes.
Remove rings, watches and other jewelry.
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Tie long hair securely out of the way.
Wear safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection and a mask to protect your lungs.
Work in a dry, well-lighted area.
Use sawhorses, scaffolding, clamps and vises for firm support.
Use tools for their intended purpose.
Repair damaged tools and frayed cords.
Use heavy-duty extension cords that match the current capacity of your tools. The shortest length that will do is best. Keep the cord trailing behind your work so you won't cut into it with your tool.
Unplug tools when you change blades and bits.
Lock power tools away from young children.
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revent an emergency by locking potentially poisonous substances away from young children. Also, post the number of the poison control center near your phone, and be prepared to handle an emergency calmly and quickly. 
Call poison control (or 911) immediately.
