Yes, safety is always important. That's why I put the machine in my garage where there's a dust collection system. Breathing in fine dust in general is not ver

Yes, safety is always important. That's why I put the machine in my garage where there's a dust collection system. Breathing in fine dust in general is not very good for you so dust collection and/or wearing a respirator is generally a good idea when doing any major wood/plastic/fiberglass cutting.