Table Saw Safety & Operation Quiz

Before using the table saw, what should you check for?

• Sawdust buildup on the table

• Cracked or missing teeth on the blade

• Blade sharpness only

• If the motor sounds quiet

Why should you never stand directly in line with the blade?

• It reduces visibility

• It causes inaccurate cuts

• It increases risk if kickback occurs

• It dulls the blade

When should you begin using a push stick?

• When stock is less than 12 inches long

• When your hands approach 12 inches of the blade

• Only with warped wood

• Only when cutting thin plywood

What type of stock should you NOT attempt to saw?

• Oak or maple

• Plywood sheets

• Twisted, warped, or bowed boards

• 2x4 boards

Why should long or wide boards not be cut without support?

• They are too heavy to lift

• They may shift and cause unsafe cutting

• They make the saw overheat

• They dull the blade faster

What is never allowed when cutting on the table saw?

• Using the fence

• Using the miter gauge

• Freehand cutting or using fence and miter gauge together

• Using a push stick

What must always be done before making repairs or adjustments?

• Remove the blade

• Disconnect electrical supply

• Oil the motor

• Wear safety goggles

Why should you never rip round stock on the table saw?

• It burns the wood

• It causes excessive sawdust

• It can roll and cause kickback

• It dulls the blade faster

How high should the blade be above the material?

• 1 inch

• Flush with the surface

• 1/4 inch

• 2 inches

What should you do when finished cutting?

• Leave blade raised

• Lower blade below the table surface

• Wipe sawdust from the table

• Disconnect power supply