Band Saw Safety Flashcard

Front

The guards on the band saw should be adjusted to be approximately __________.

Back

1/8 to ¼ inch above the stock

Front

When sawing small stock, you should always use a ___________.

Back

push stick

Front

The blade on the band saw should be installed with the teeth pointing _________.

Back

downward for cutting both softwood and hardwood

Front

Relief cuts are cuts made with the band saw. They __________.

Back

prevent the blade from binding

Front

In freehand cutting on the band saw, it is safe to ___________.

Back

place stock flat on the table

Front

It is safe to place the hand in line with the blade of the band saw __________.

Back

only when the machine is not operating.

Front

While operating the band saw, it is a safe practice to _____________.

Back

maintain a balanced stance at all times

Front

Which of the following is the correct procedure to determine if the blade is operating on the middle of the band saw wheel? Options: a. Turn the wheel by hand to check, b. Turn on power for very short periods, c. Open wheel covers while it is coasting, d. Open wheel covers as brake is applied

Back

Turn the wheel by hand to check

Front

When you give work your individual attention, you __________.

Back

concentrate on the work at hand

Front

The correct blade width to use for a specific job depends on __________.

Back

the radius of the cut