WorksheetsBand Saw Safety Rules
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The image shows a picture of a ____________.
Band Blade
Drill Press
Saw
Band Saw
Always maintain a _______ inch margin of safety around the blade.
2
3
4
5
TPI on blades stands for ______________.
Tips per Inch
Triple protection instrument
Teeth per instrument
Teeth per inch
You don't need to wear safety glasses when operating the band saw.
True
False
It is ok to leave the band saw plugged in to an electrical outlet, but with the power switch off while changing a blade.
True
False
Before turning on the band saw, make sure all guards and guides are in place. This includes: upper blade guard, bearing guides, saw dust chute, and wheel covers.
True
False.
The band saw upper blade guard should be between _____ to ____ above the stock (material) you are cutting.
1/8" , 1/4"
1/4", 1/2"
1/2", 3/4"
It doesn't matter as long as it clears the material.
Allow the band saw to operate at full speed. If it slows down, then you are feeding the stock too ________ .
quickly
slow
not enough
lateral
When sawing tight curves, always make ____________.
straight cuts
nibble cuts
tangent cuts
all of the above
When sawing tight curves, always make relief cuts
True
False
Never use your ________ to remove cut-offs while the saw is operating.
push stick
broom stick
fingers
all of the above.
Do not back out of any curved saw cut while the machine is operating. Turn off the machine, let the blade stop completely and then back out.
True
False
If a clicking sound develops while you are sawing, the machine is telling you that the blade is about to __________.
break
fall off the track
break or fall off the track
None of the above
If the you have a accident while using a band saw, you should:
have someone turn off the band saw
have someone lower the upper blade guard
have someone notify the instructor
all of the above.
If you see someone have an accident while operating the band saw, you should
stay with the person
turn off the machine
lower the upper blade guard
all of the above.
You should always Turn off the band saw and lower the upper blade guard after use.
True
False
A band saw had how many wheels?
1
2
3
4
A band saw has a tension nob to secure the blade on the wheel.
True
False
How many bearing guides are used to ensure the blade on a band saw does move back and side to side?
1
2
3
4
The first step in safety is to educate yourself.
True
False
