Power Tool Test

The saw guard must be adjusted within _____ above the stock before turning on the power.

• ½”

• 1”

• ¼”

• ¾”

When using a Band Saw, Your finger should never be closer to the blade than _____________.

• 6”

• 4”

• 2”

• It doesn’t matter

When operating the band saw, students must:

• Use extreme caution when crossing the saw line.

• Only cross the saw line when you start your work.

• Only cross the saw line after you finish your work.

• Not allow their hands on the saw table.

Why should you never stand on the right side or behind the band saw while operating?

• You can feed stock into the saw better from the right side or from behind.

• You cannot reach the work as well from the right side or from behind.

• You cannot safely turn off the machine from the right side or from behind.

• Both b and c

If the blade of a Band Saw breaks while the machine is in operation, you should:

• Shut off the power, stand clear, allow the machine to come to a complete stop, and then notify the teacher.

• Shut off the power and try to stop the machine.

• Leave the machine alone and notify the teacher.

• Shut off the power and open the guards to see what is happening.

Why must the material be supported flat on the machine table of the Band Saw?

• The material will be forced to the table if it is not.

  Material must be supported to prevent it from tipping.

  Your fingers could be caught between the material and the table.

   All of the above

• Material must be supported to prevent it from tipping.

  Your fingers could be caught between the material and the table.

   All of the above

• Your fingers could be caught between the material and the table.

   

• All of the above

How should you back out of a cut when using the Band Saw?

• Slowly and carefully.

• Be sure not to pull the blade away from the guide wheels.

• Both a and b

• Turn off the machine and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.

If you crowd, cramp, twist, or bend the saw blade of the Band you will:

• Produce a poor cut.

• Break the blade.

• Damage the machine.

• Go off your line.

How should scraps be cleaned off the band saw table?

• Turn off the power, wait for the blade to stop, and clean off your scraps.

• Use a towel to clean the table off.

• Use a stick at least 10 inches long to get scraps away from the saw blade.

• Both a and c.

Why is it dangerous to reach around a running band saw to remove your work?

• Your arm or clothing may be caught in the blade.

• b. Your work could be knocked to the floor.

• c. If the guide is adjusted properly it is not dangerous.

• Both b and c.