Table Saw Safety Quiz

What is a NOT a requirement when using the table saw?

• Board tight against the fence

• Fingers never within 4" and never in line with the blade.

• Instructor permission

• Wearing loose clothing

When should you use a push stick?

• When cutting narrow stock less than 4" wide

• When cutting warped or round stock

• When making an angled or bevel cut

• When using the rip fence and miter gauge at the same time

What should you do before removing small scraps from the table saw?

• Wait for the blade to stop

• Turn off the saw

• Lower the blade below the table

• Remove any loose knots from the stock

Where should you stand when operating the table saw?

• In line with the blade

• Slightly to the side of the blade

• As far away as possible from the power switch

• Behind the saw

When can you make an angled or bevel cut on the table saw?

• Anytime you want

• Only with permission from the instructor

• When using the guard

• When cutting completely through the wood

You must use the guard unless specific permission is obtained from the instructor.

• True

• False

You must use a push stick when cutting wood less than 4" wide.

• True

• False

The splitter must always be used when cutting through the stock.

• True

• False

It is safe to remove short cutoffs when the saw blade is still moving.

• True

• False

The blade can be set to any height as long as it cuts through the stock.

• True

• False