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WorksheetsBandsaw Safety and Operations
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
It is safe to wear safety glasses while operating the bandsaw.
True
False
Removing sweatshirts and jewelry as well as tying back long hair should always be done prior to operating the bandsaw.
True
False
Setting the safety guard of the bandsaw can be done while the machine is on.
True
False
The safety guard should be set about 1/2 inch above the top of the wood.
True
False
While cutting with the bandsaw you should never twist, bend or deflect the blade.
True
False
You should always push the wood through the machine with your hands in front of the blade.
True
False
You should always plan your cut so you don't need to back the blade out of the wood.
True
False
If you need to back the blade out of the wood, it is safer to leave the machine on.
True
False
Hands and finders should be at least 3 inches away from the blade at all times.
True
False
The wood should be flat on the table while making cuts with the bandsaw.
True
False
A 2 foot safety zone or area should be maintained while the bandsaw is in operations.
True
False
Control devices such as push sticks, miter gauges or fences can be used to increase safety of the bandsaw.
True
False
It is safe to use your hands to clean sawdust and scrap wood off the bandsaw while the blade is moving
True
False
Wood should be pushed through the machine at a slow and steady rate.
True
False
The safety guard should be set/checked every time you use the machine.
True
False
Before using the Band Saw, you should:
Ask for instructor's permission
Remove all jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.
Wear approved, sanitized safety glasses
All of the Above
Before cutting, you should check the material for foreign ____________.
Languages
Objects
Countries
Invaders
Set the blade guard ________ of an inch above the piece to cut.
1/16th
1/4th
1/8th
1/2
Check to see that all safety _________ are in place and in working orders (choose the best answer)
guards
vests
shoes
gloves
You can mark cut lines clearly while you are using the band saw.
True
False
What is the minimum distance to keep your fingers away from the band saw while it is moving?
1 inch
2 inches
6 inches
1/2 inch
To cut material that is round, you should use a
S-Block
Screwdriver
V-Block
Big Block
When you are finished using the Band Saw, you should
A. Turn off the Bandsaw
B. Wait for the Bandsaw to come to a complete stop
C. Clean up all scraps and dust from the Band Saw before you leave it
A, B, & C in that order only
A, B, & C in any order
When hold material to be cut by the Band Saw, you should
A. Hold the material from the blade before turning it on
B. Hold the material firmly on the table
C. Both A & B
D. None of the Above
When cutting a tight curve, you should:
A. first cut relief cuts
B. Push the work piece slowly without twisting or bending the blade
C. Do Not force the work into the blade
D. All of the above
