Table Saw Safety Test

When sawing with the table saw, which of the following would not be a safe practice?

• a. When sawing with the table saw, which of the following would not be a safe practice? 1
• b. Secure a helper to support the material being sawed
• c. Push the material through the saw with the right hand and a push stick
• d. Stand in line with the saw blade

After a cut has been completed, what should the operator do before leaving the table saw?

• a. Turn the electrical service off at the circuit breaker or fuse box
• b. Clear the work zone of all students
• c. Make sure the saw blade has stopped turning
• d. Lock the blade

What should be done with articles of clothing such as ties, coats and long sleeves when operating the table saw?

• a. Keep them away from the saw blade
• b. Remove or fasten them out of the way
• c. Do not get close to the saw
• d. Have a student hold them out of the way

When making a rip or crosscut, the saw blade should extend no more than ________ inches above the stock being cut.

• a.1/4
• b. 1/8
• c. 3/8
• d. 1/2

Which of the following operations require the use of a push stick on the table saw?

• a. Ripping narrow materials
• b. Crosscutting
• c. Mitering
• d. Dadoing

The purpose of the off-bearer, in table saw operation, is to _________.

• a. pull the stock through the saw
• b. support the stock as it is pushed through the saw
• c. support and pull the stock through the saw
• d. remove scraps, support and help pull stock through the saw

The accessory used when crosscutting on the table saw is the _________.

• a. front rail
• b. miter head
• c. fence
• d. table slot

Which table saw accessory gives width settings for the rip fence?

• a. Front rail
• b. Rear table rail
• c. Table ruler
• d. Miter head

Personal protective equipment which should be worn when operating the table saw is/are_________.

• a. gloves
• b. ear protectors
• c. safety glasses
• d. both b and c

To prevent slipping of falling when using the table saw _________.

• a. turn the saw off before removing material
• b. stay within the safety zone
• c. do not over-reach when feeding material through the saw
• d. wear tennis shoes