Table Saw Quiz

Which part of the table saw is responsible for turning the saw on and off?

• Table slot

• Fence carriage

• Off-On switch

• Blade guard

What is the function of the blade lowering and raising handwheel on a table saw?

• To adjust the angle of the blade

• To secure the fence

• To raise and lower the blade

• To turn the saw on and off

What is the purpose of the miter head on a table saw?

• To adjust the blade height

• To guide the workpiece at an angle

• To secure the fence

• To turn the saw on and off

Which part of the table saw is located at the front and helps in guiding the fence?

• Blade guard

• Table insert

• Front rail

• Off-On switch

What should you avoid wearing when operating a table saw?

• Safety goggles

• Gloves

• Ear protection

• Steel-toed boots

What type of jewelry should be removed before using a table saw?

• Rings and bracelets

• Watches

• Necklaces

• All of the above

What should be checked periodically for missing teeth and cracks?

• The saw table

• The saw blade

• The saw motor

• The saw guard

What should you never do over the saw blade?

• Stand

• Lean

• Reach

• Talk

What should you avoid while using the table saw?

• Wearing gloves

• Talking to others

• Using a push stick

• Wearing ear protection

How high should the saw blade be raised above the material being cut?

• 1 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 1/4 inch

• 3/4 inch