Band Saw Safety Quiz

Adjust the guide post so the guide is __________ above the material being cut.

• 1/8"
• 1/4"
• 3/8"
• It does not matter

To back out of a cut, you should:

• Turn the machine off and back out slowly
• Remove the wood from the running machine
• Slowly back out of the cut

Hold the material being cut on the ______________ while cutting

• Table
• Fence
• Edge
• Face

Layout and cut relief cuts before cutting__________________.

• Straight lines
• Arcs
• Fingers
• To the right

The hazard is the moving ________________.  Never have your ________________ in line with the blade.

• Drill bit/hands
• Upper wheel/Fingers
• Blade/fingers
• Wheel/body

Always wait until the blade has come to a complete ______________ before removing small pieces of wood.

• Stop
• Off
• Blade
• Run

What type of cutting does the operator use on the bandsaw?

• Push
• Irregular curves
• Push/Pull

The operator should avoid getting his/her fingers within _____ inches of the blade.

• 4"
• 1"
• 3"
• 2"

What must the operator due before operating the bandsaw?

• Make sure there is a blade in the machine
• Check to see if all of the guards are on
• Make sure the foot is 1/4" from the stock being cut
• All of the above