Table Saw Safety Quiz

What should be done with clothing such as ties, coats, and long sleeves when operating the table saw?

• keep them away from the saw blade
• don't get close to the blade
• remove or fasten them out of the way

Which of the following items should NOT be worn when operating the table saw?

• rings 
• gloves 
• bracelets
• all of these

The arbor nut that secures the blade on the table saw is tightened only when _______.

• it becomes loose

• the electrical service is disconnected at the circuit breaker

• the class is over.

To prevent slipping or falling when using the table saw ____________.

• reach over blade when feeding material through the saw

• do not over-reach when feeding material through the saw

When sawing with the table saw, which of the following, would NOT be a safe practice?

• use the blade guard
• secure a helper to support the material being sawed
• push the material through the saw with the right hand and a push stick
• stand in line with the saw blade

After a cut has been completed, what should the operator do before leaving the table saw?

• turn off the electrical service at the circuit breaker
• clear work zone of all students
• make sure the blade has stopped turning

When making a rip or crosscut, the saw blade should not extend no more than _________ inches above the stock being cut.

• 3/4

• 1/8

• 3/8

• 1/2

When bevel or chamfer cuts are made, the hands should be _________. 

• slightly to the right of the table edge
• in front of the saw blade
• opposite side from which the blade is tilted
• one hand on the right and one hand on the left of the blade

Which type of stock should never be ripped on the table saw?

• square
• flat
• thin 
• round

Which of the following requires the use of a push stick on the table  saw?

• ripping narrow materials
• crosscutting
• mitering
• dadoing