A jigsaw is a great tool for cutting complicated shapes into wood, steel, or ceramics with ease. It is very powerful with an exposed blade, however, a few simple steps can help avoid major disasters.
First off, you need the proper tools: Make sure you are always wearing safety goggles, a loose piece of wood may fly off at any point and cause irreversible damage to your eyes.
Secondly, keep whatever it is that you are cutting secure by using a vice or clamp, keeping your material in place.
Always make sure that you are using the proper blade for whatever it is that you are cutting. You can check the package for these details, or ask a clerk at your local department store.
Before you begin the cut, be sure that your blade is up to speed, and never try to force the blade past what it’s cutting motion allows.
Whenever making an interior cut, drill a hole as tilting the saw into the material can ruin the surface or cause the blade to snap, (remember your goggles!).
After the work is done, be sure to power off and unplug all tools in order to avoid any last minute accidents. All power tools and saw blades should be kept in a safe place inaccessible by children.
Following these tips at all times will help you avoid any accidents that cannot be reversed. Have fun, and stay safe.