Power Tool Safety Review

The saw must be completely _______________________ before making any adjustments, moving the blade guard, or removing any small scraps of wood from around the blade.

• stopped

• firmly

• behind

• on

The wood you are cutting must be at least ___________________ long to safety cut on the table saw.

• 1/4 inch

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

• 1 inch

Always keep your fingers at least _____________________ from the moving blade on the table saw.

• 1/4 inch

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

• 1 inch

The rip fence must be parallel to the blade. If it isn’t, _________________ will likely occur.

• pushstick

• off

• stopped

• kickback

Always make sure to ______________________ hold down your wood when using the table saw.

• gently

• firmly

Safety glasses should ____________________ be worn when using the table saw.

• always

• never

• sometimes

• often

Your board must be placed firmly against the __________________ when making a cut on the miter saw.

• release

• down

• fence

• front

Do not cut any boards which are less than ___________________ long on the miter saw.

• 1/4 inch

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

Always keep your fingers at least ___________________ from the path of the cut on the miter saw.

• 1/4 inch

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

You must ____________________ the saw and prevent it from lurching toward you. It is important to make a slow, controlled cut.

• release

• down

• front

• control