Table Saw Safety

What operation is the Miter Gauge used for?

• Ripping

• Crosscutting

• Beveling

• Dadoing

What operations is the Fence used for?

• Crosscutting

• Ripping

• Coving

• Surfacing

Where should you stand when operating the Table Saw?

• Directly in front of the cut line

• To the left side of the cut line

• To the right side of the cut line

• Behind the saw and pulling the workpiece

When should you use a pushstick?

• Cutting stock less that 6" wide

• Ripping wide panels

• Crosscutting thin or narrow stock

• Cutting dowel rods

How far above the stock should the blade be raised?

• 1/8-1/4"

• 1/4-3/8"

• 3/8-1/2"

• Blade height does not affect safety

What must be done before cutting a board on the table saw?

• The stock checked for defects

• One edge must be jointed and two faces planed

• Check for nails or staples

• All of these answers are correct

True or False, when Crosscutting the board must remain tight agains the fence?

• True

• False

True or False, when Ripping the board must remain tight agains the fence.

• True

• False

True or False, You should adjust this machine only when the power is off and the blade has stopped.

• True

• False

True or False, Cylindrical stock may be safely cut on the table saw.

• True

• False