General Shop/Tool Safety

It (Is / Is not) important to make sure that all stock is supported and securely clamped down.

• Is

• Is not

• Might be

• Should be

Adjust the depth of cut to the thickness of the stock (material) plus (1/4 inch / 1/2 inch / 3/4 inch).

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

The power cord (Should / Should not) be clear of the blade.

• Should

• Should not

• Might be

• Can be

Your work area should be (Clean / Dirty) before you start cutting.

• Clean

• Dirty

• Messy

• Cluttered

Check the base and angle adjustments to be sure they are (Loose / Tight).

• Loose

• Tight

• Flexible

• Adjustable

Always place the base of the saw on the stock you will be cutting. Make sure that the blade (Is / Is not) actually touching the stock before you turn it on!

• Is

• Is not

• Might be

• Should be

Advance the saw blade (Slowly / Quickly) through the work.

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Rapidly

• Swiftly

Make sure the blade cuts (Angled / Straight) into the work.

• Angled

• Straight

• Curved

• Zigzag

You should set the saw down after the blade has come to a (Half / Full) stop!

• Half

• Full

• Partial

• Complete

You should (Unplug / Turn On) the machine to change the blades or to make any adjustments.

• Unplug

• Turn On

• Restart

• Reset