Table Saw Safety

What is the purpose of the blade guard on a table saw?

• To cover the portion of the blade not in contact with the work piece

• To prevent kickback

• To adjust the bevel angle

• To support and position the work piece

What is the function of the riving knife on a table saw?

• To cover the portion of the blade not in contact with the work piece

• To prevent kickback

• To adjust the bevel angle

• To support and position the work piece

What is the purpose of the anti-kickback device on a table saw?

• To cover the portion of the blade not in contact with the work piece

• To prevent kickback

• To adjust the bevel angle

• To support and position the work piece

What is the function of the rip fence on a table saw?

• To cover the portion of the blade not in contact with the work piece

• To prevent kickback

• To adjust the bevel angle

• To support and position the work piece

When should the rip fence and miter gauge be used together?

• Always

• Never

• Only for cross cuts

• Only for rip cuts

What should be used to push the work piece through the blade during a rip cut?

• Hands

• Rip fence

• Miter gauge

• Push stick

What should be done before attempting to remove cut offs or the work piece from the table saw?

• Turn off the saw and let the blade stop spinning

• Use a dust extractor or vacuum system

• Adjust the bevel angle

• Clean and sharpen the saw blade

What is the recommended distance to keep your hands or fingers from the blade?

• 1 inch

• 3 inches

• 6 inches

• 12 inches

What type of cut is performed when cutting the wood across the grain?

• Rip cut

• Bevel cut

• Cross cut

• Miter cut

What should be used to perform a bevel rip cut?

• Rip fence

• Miter gauge

• Push stick

• Auxiliary fence