WorksheetsBandsaw Safety
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
he upper saw guide assembly should be adjusted to ¼ inch or less above the stock being cut.
True
False
A student assisting the operator should stand to the right side of the blade.
True
False
The teeth of the bandsaw blade should point up at the point of operation.
True
False
When cutting tight curves with the bandsaw, you should first make relief cuts.
True
False
The bandsaw must be at a dead stop before any adjustments are made.
True
False
The roller or thrust wheels on the guide assemblies must be adjusted properly to support the bandsaw blade.
True
False
If the bandsaw blade breaks, you should get another student to stop the machine for you.
True
False
Use a bench brush to clean off scraps and dust from the table surface.
True
False
After turning on the bandsaw, allow the machine to reach full speed before starting to cut.
True
False
The operator’s hands should never be in a direct line with the bandsaw blade.
True
False
A fence or a pivot block is needed to safely resaw when using the bandsaw.
True
False
The wider the saw blade, the smaller the curve that can be cut with the bandsaw.
True
False
When cutting circular stock, always use a V-block.
True
False
When starting the bandsaw, the operator should stand:
Behind the blade
To the left of the blade
To the right of the blade
Directly in front of the blade
If the bandsaw blade should break or come off the wheels:
Move the stock away immediately to avoid damage.
Step away, shut off the power, and notify the teacher.
Continue to push the stock forward.
Call another student to stop the machine
If it becomes necessary to back out from a long cut:
Turn the stock sharply to twist the blade.
Stop the machine and back the stock off.
Quickly back the stock away while the machine is running.
Continue to push the stock forward.
The upper guide of the bandsaw should be set:
½” above the stock.
¼” or less above the stock.
Tightly against the stock.
While the saw is coasting
Blade
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2
3
4
Guide Post
1
2
3
4
5
Table Clamp
1
2
3
4
5
Miter Gauge Groove
1
2
3
4
5
Miter Gauge Groove
1
2
3
4
5
Rear Blade Guard
5
6
7
8
9
Lower Wheel Guard
5
6
7
8
9
Upper Wheel Guard
5
6
7
8
9
Table
5
6
7
8
9
Blade Guides
5
6
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8
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