Jig Saw Safety

T or F: You should always check to make sure blade is secured between blade guides before you begin.

• True

• False

What must you always wear when operating a jig saw?

• Watch

• Baggy clothes

• Safety glasses or goggles

• Gloves

T or F: There's only one type of blade a jigsaw can use?

• True

• False

A good practice is to hold your work tightly with your hands before cutting

• True

• False

The blade should _________ be touching the wood before you power the saw

• Not

• Always

You should always secure the saw with two hands

• True

• False

Should you clamp down your work as much as possible before cutting?

• Yes

• No

The chord should always be kept _______ the blade

• behind

• in front of

Never lift the jigsaw up until the blade has stopped moving after a cut.

• True

• False

You can always start cutting without adult supervision

• True

• False