Band Saw Safety

How close should the guidepost be to the stock?

❍ a. 1⁄2 inch above the stock

❍ b. 1⁄2 inch below the stock

❍ c. 1⁄4 inch above the stock

❍ d. 1⁄4 inch below the stock

• a

• b

• c

• d

How should you respond to a tap on the shoulder while you are working?

❍ a. Turn around and answer the question

❍ b. Turn around and tell the person to stop tapping

❍ c. Finish what you are doing before responding

❍ d. Totally ignore them and hope they go away

• a

• b

• c

• d

What should you do if you hear a clicking sound while the saw is moving?

❍ a. Continue cutting at high speed—this is normal

❍ b. Finish the cut at a slower speed and notify your instructor

❍ c. Remove scrap material from the saw blade with a stick, brush, or compressed air

❍ d. Turn off the saw, remove the stock after the blade comes to a complete stop, and notify your instructor

• a

• b

• c

• d

Correct dress for using the band saw includes:

❍ a. Long hair kept tied back

❍ b. No ties, scarves, or jewelry

❍ c. Safety glasses or goggles

❍ d. All of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

When is it safe to leave the band saw?

❍ a. As soon as you have turned off the machine

❍ b. When the machine has come to a complete stop

❍ c. When you are finished cutting

❍ d. When you have your instructor’s permission

• a

• b

• c

• d

What should you use to remove scrap material from the saw blade?

❍ a. A scrap of material or brush

❍ b. Compressed air

❍ c. Your hands

❍ d. All of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

What should you do if a blade breaks?

❍ a. Quickly move to the left side of the machine to avoid injury

❍ b. Shut off power and back out after the machine comes to a stop

❍ c. Shut off power and stand away from the machine until it comes to a stop

❍ d. Wait for the machine to automatically come to a stop, then replace the blade

• a

• b

• c

• d

What should you do if the stock binds or pinches the blade?

❍ a. Quickly move to the left side of the machine to avoid injury

❍ b. Shut off power and back out after the machine stops

❍ c. Shut off power and stand away from the machine until it comes to a stop

❍ d. Wait for the machine to automatically come to a stop, then replace the blade

• a

• b

• c

• d

When can you adjust the upper and lower guides?

❍ a. When the blade is at full speed

❍ b. When the blade is moving slowly

❍ c. When the blade is stopped

❍ d. All of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

What should you do after you make the last cut and turn off the machine?

❍ a. Allow the blade to coast to a stop

❍ b. Stop the blade with a push stick

❍ c. Stop the blade with a stick or brush

❍ d. Stop the blade with your hands if you are wearing gloves

• a

• b

• c

• d