Table Saw Safety #2

Front

What should be ensured about the board edge before ripping it with a table saw?

Back

It should be jointed straight.

Front

When using a table saw for ripping, how should the hands be positioned?

Back

Left hand should hold the board against the fence and table, right hand should push the material.

Front

What is the purpose of fully pushing the material past the saw blade when using a table saw?

Back

To reduce the risk of a kickback

Front

What should the fence carriage be in contact with when ripping material not wider than the table's capacity?

Back

The front rail

Front

What type of blade should be used for ripping on a table saw?

Back

A combination blade.

Front

How should you position warped lumber on a table saw for cutting?

Back

Curve side down

Front

What should always be used when making cross cuts with a table saw to ensure safety?

Back

Miter gauge, saw guard, splitter, and anti-kickback device

Front

Before starting a table saw for crosscutting, what should be set to the desired angle?

Back

The miter head

Front

When using the miter head for crosscutting, why should you not use the fence with the miter head?

Back

It can interfere with the desired angle setting

Front

How should you hold the stock when using the miter head on a table saw?

Back

With the right hand against the miter head and the left hand advancing the miter gauge and material