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Koop Table Saw Safety

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How high above the workpiece should the saw blade be set?

a)

As high as it can go

b)

1 full tooth

c)

2 teeth

d)

no more than 3 teeth

2.

All table saw adjustments should be made:

a)

While the saw is in motion

b)

Only when the saw is turn off.

c)

It depends on which type of blade you're using.

d)

After the fence has been removed from the table.

3.

When ripping long stock you should:

a)

Have a helper to assist the stock, but not to pull it.

b)

Use an outfeed table and roller

c)

Press down hard to support the stock and allow it to fall to the floor once it's passed the blade

d)

Ripping of long stock should only be done with a sled.

4.
When is it safe to do freehand (no fence, no miter gauge) sawing on the table saw?
a)
When cutting circles
b)
When cutting very thin stock
c)
Never
d)
When cutting plywood
5.

Is it safe to saw defective stock, warps and any foreign material?

a)

Sure, cut it like it is.

b)

No, remove foreign material or knots first

6.
Which way should the teeth be facing after being placed on the arbor?
a)
Away from the operator
b)
Towards the operator
c)
To the side of the operator
d)
None of the above
7.

The Riving knife shall be used when:

a)

Cutting tapers

b)

Crosscutting

c)

Cutting rabbits or dadoes

d)

All times that its possible

8.
Which of the following requires the use of a push stick on the table  saw?
a)
ripping narrow materials
b)
crosscutting
c)
mitering
d)
dadoing
9.
Which table saw accessory gives width settings for the rip fence?
a)
front rail
b)
rear table rail
c)
table ruler
d)
miter head
10.
Do not remove small ___________ while the saw is running.
a)
Tools 
b)
Nails 
c)
Scraps 
d)
Miters 
11.

When ripping a board you should not_____ a board until is it completely past the blade.

a)

Release

b)

Repeat

c)

Cut

d)

Throw

12.
You should keep long hair and ____________ away from turning blades. 
a)
Safety glasses 
b)
Bright lights 
c)
Loose clothing 
d)
Pencils 
13.
The __________ should be in place and properly adjusted before using the table saw. 
a)
Cup holder 
b)
Board holder
c)
Blade holder
d)
Blade guard
14.

Before using the table saw you need the instructor's permission and proper training

a)

True

b)

False

15.
It is unsafe to cut ________ on the table saw.
a)
flat stock
b)
round stock
c)
square stock
d)
long stock
16.
Use a push stick when ripping material less than ________.
a)
4" wide
b)
12" wide
c)
1" wide
d)
the fence height
17.
Do not stand in line with the _________ while starting and operating the table saw.
a)
fence
b)
switch
c)
table
d)
blade
18.

Identify Part B

a)

Miter Gauge

b)

Power Switch

c)

Blade Guard

d)

Table

19.

Identify Part C

a)

Fence

b)

Tilt Hand Wheel

c)

Miter Gauge

d)

Blade Guard

20.

Identify Part A

a)

Blade Guard

b)

Table

c)

Miter Guage

d)

Elevation Hand Wheel

21.

Identify Part D

a)

Blade Guard

b)

Power Switch

c)

Fence

d)

Miter Gauge

22.

Identify Part E

a)

Elevation Hand Wheel

b)

Tilt Hand Wheel

c)

Power Switch

d)

Miter Gauge

23.

Identify Part F

a)

Elevation Hand Wheel

b)

Tilt Hand Wheel

c)

Power Switch

d)

Miter Gauge