Unit 7 Safety Study Guide/Radial Arm Saw Safety

What should you do before using the radial arm saw?

• Start cutting immediately

• Get permission from your instructor

• Adjust the blade

• Measure the material

For normal operations, at what angle should the saw be set?

• 45°

• 60°

• 90°

• 30°

What should you check about the blade before using the saw?

• If it is sharp and in good condition

• If it is dull

• If it is rusty

• If it is loose

How deep should the blade be set below the surface of the table?

• 1/8 of an inch

• 1/16 of an inch

• 1/4 of an inch

• 1/2 of an inch

What should be in place before you use the saw?

• The material

• The safety guards

• The extension table

• The fence

What should you release before turning on the power?

• The blade

• The motor

• The carriage, lock knob, and motor

• The fence

What should be securely locked on the saw?

• The blade

• The motor

• The adjustment knobs and levers

• The fence

What should you not cut without an extension table?

• Short material

• Long material

• Thin material

• Thick material

What must be clear of the material before the saw is turned on?

• The blade

• The fence

• The table

• The motor

How should the stock be positioned when cutting?

• Freehanded

• Firmly against the fence and table

• Loosely on the table

• At an angle