Table Saw safety test

A table saw can be used for cutting ________.

• panel products

• glass

• fabric

• clay

A table saw can be used to help ________ an edge of a board.

• bend

• paint

• straighten

• soften

A table saw can be used to rip lumber down to a different ________.

• height

• color

• texture

• width

What is the function of the tilt handle on a table saw?

• It starts the saw

• It tilts the blade of the table saw to allow for angle cuts

• It raises the table

• It sharpens the blade

Which of the following should always be worn when using a table saw?

• no glasses

• Sunglasses

• safety glasses

• Reading glasses

Sandals or open toed shoes are appropriate footwear when running the table saw.

• True

• False

The table saw can be quite loud when cutting materials and ________ protection should be worn to avoid hearing damage.

• hearing

• eye

• hand

• foot

It is safe to wear loose or dangling jewelry when using a table saw.

• True

• False

It is important to avoid wearing loose or dangling clothing when using a table saw because:

• loose clothing can get caught in the saw and cause serious injury.

• it makes you work slower.

• it is uncomfortable to wear loose clothing.

• it can make the saw blade dull faster.

Make sure the out feed table is in place when cutting longer work pieces. If there is no out feed table, use a _______ to aid with catching the work piece on the out feed side.

• push stick

• clamp

• measuring tape

• support stand