Using a circular saw

Which regulation governs the use of circular saws in the UK?

• COSHH Regulations 2002

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

What percentage of woodworking machine accidents involve circular saw benches?

• 20%

• 25%

• 35%

• 50%

What is the main purpose of a hand-fed circular rip saw?

• Cutting metal sheets

• Cutting across the grain

• Cutting along the grain

• Sanding timber

How should circular saws be guarded?

• A full machine enclosure is required

• Just the riving knife is needed

• Only the top of the blade must be guarded

• Guards above and below the table and a riving knife

How far should the riving knife be from the top of the blade for blades under 600mm?

• 10mm

• 25mm

• 50mm

• 225mm

What is the correct safety aid to use in the last 300mm of a cut?

• Gloved hands

• Push stick or spike

• Chisel

• Clamps

What should you do if you find a fault with the circular saw?

• Try to fix it yourself

• Continue using it carefully

• Only report it after the shift

• Stop and isolate the machine, place a warning sign, and report to supervisor

What is a sign that the riving knife may be faulty?

• Unable to be positioned correctly

• Too noisy when operating

• Low feed rate

• Visible dust accumulation

What must be done if a long piece of timber is to be sawn with an outfeed assistant?

• Ensure the table extends at least 1200mm beyond the saw centre

• Raise the saw blade height

• Use a guard rail

• Clamp the timber in place

What is 'deeping' when using a circular saw?

• Sawing timber to width

• Sawing timber to thickness

• Cutting timber diagonally

• Planing timber edges