Knife, Saw, and Ax Safety bsa344（刀、看到和Ax bsa344安全）.pdf

Knife, Saw, and Ax Safety Knife Safety Using Your Pocketknife The best multipurpose knife for outdoor use has one or two folding blades for cutting, and special blades for opening cans, driving screws, and punching holes. Always follow these rules for safe knife use: DO: Keep the blades closed except when you are using them Cut away from yourself. Keep your knife sharp and clean. A sharp blade is easier to control than a dull one; a clean blade will last longer. Close the blades before you pass a knife to someone else. DONT: Carry a knife with the blade open. Cut toward yourself. If the blade slips, you may be injured. Pound on a knife handle or blade with another tool. The knife may break. Throw a knife. Pry with the point of a cutting blade. It can snap off. Put a knife in a fire. New knife blades are hardened, or tempered, with just the right amount of heat. Reheating them may ruin the temper and weaken the knife. Pocket Knife Safety Circle To establish a safety circle, grasp a closed pocketknife in your hand, extend your arm and with the closed knife straight in front of you, rotate body to either side while continuing to extend the closed knife-arm. No one or thing should be in the imaginary circle you have created. Also check your overhead clearance as this is part of your safety circle. Caring for your pocketknife Most pocketknives are made of a strong steel alloy that won’t rust. However, dirt and lint can collect inside, and ordinary use will dull the blades. Open all of the blades, taking care not to nick your fingers. Twirl a small bit of cloth or paper towel onto the end of a toothpick. Moisten it with oil and wipe the inside of the knife. Be sure to clean the joint at the base of each blade. Swab out the excess oil with a clean cloth. If you have used your pocket