Table Saw - Safety Test

1. What should be done with articles of clothing such as ties, coats and long sleeves when operating the table saw?

• a. Keep them away from the saw blade
• b. Remove or fasten them out of the way
• c. Do not get close to the saw
• d. Have a student hold them out of the way

2. Which of the following items should NOT be worn when operating the table saw?

• a. Rings
• b. Gloves
• c. Bracelets
• d. All of these

3. Personal protective equipment which should be worn when operating the table saw is/are _________.

• a. gloves
• b. ear protectors
• c. safety glasses
• d. both b and c

4. When setting the table saw up for a job, the saw blade should be checked for _______.

• a. stripped threads
• b. loss of temper
• c. cracks and missing teeth
• d. distorted arbor

5. The arbor nut on a table saw is tightened only when __________.

• a. it becomes loose
• b. the electrical service is disconnected at the circuit breaker
• c. the class is over by the teacher
• d. permission is granted

6. To prevent slipping or falling when using the table saw _________.

• a. turn the saw off before removing material
• b. stay within the safety zone
• c. do not over-reach when feeding material through the saw
• d. wear tennis shoes

7. When sawing with the table saw, which of the following would not be a safe practice?

• a. Use the blade guard
• b. Secure a helper to support the material being sawed
• c. Push the material through the saw with the right hand and a push stick
• d. Stand in line with the saw blade

8. After a cut has been completed, what should the operator do before leaving the table saw?

• a. Turn the electrical service off at the circuit breaker or fuse box
• b. Clear the work zone of all students
• c. Make sure the saw blade has stopped turning
• d. Lock the blade

9. When making a rip or crosscut, the saw blade should extend no more than ________ inches above the stock being cut.

• a. 1⁄4
• b. 1/8
• c. 3/8
• d. 1⁄2

10. When bevel or chamfer cuts are made, the hands of the operator should be __________.

• a. Slightly to the right of the table edge
• b. In front of the saw blade
• c. Opposite side from which the blade is tilted
• d. One hand on the right and one hand on the let of the blade