14 SAFETY TEST: Band Saw

Adjust the upper guide assembly so it is ________ above the stock to be cut.

• 1/4"

• 1"

Your ______________ should be on either side of the blade, but never in line with the cut.

• Fingers

• Material

Use a ________ ________ whenever possible and always when cutting small objects.

• push stick

• safety glove

Plan your cuts carefully and make ______________ cuts before making longer curved cuts.

• relief

• quick

Allow saw to reach ________ ________ before starting to feed the work.

• full speed

• half speed

______________ stock must be cut using the V-block to secure it. Also, never reach around the blade to remove your work.

• round

• flat

Maintain a minimum ________ margin of safety.

• 2"

• 1"

Always wait for the blade to ______________ stop before leaving the machine.

• completely

• partially