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Bandsaw Safety Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before using the band saw the blade should be checked to make sure it is __________ and that it is the right type of blade for the work.

a)

Clicking

b)

Tracking

c)

Running

d)

Sharp

2.

Check to be sure the blade is installed properly with the teeth pointing __________.

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

3.

Get permission from the instructor before making any __________ or adjustments on the saw.

a)

Changes

b)

Cuts

c)

Suggestions

d)

Marks

4.

The wheel guards must be __________ and locked before the saw is turned on.

a)

Running

b)

Open

c)

Closed

d)

Sharp

5.

The blade guide should be adjusted so that it is about __________ above the material you are going to cut.

a)

1/2 inch

b)

1/4 inch

c)

1 inch

d)

3/4 inch

6.

When you switch on the saw, make sure the blade is lined up and __________ properly

a)

Clicking

b)

Running

c)

Tracking

d)

Skipping

7.

If the saw makes a __________ noise while it is running, turn it off immediately.

a)

Clicking

b)

Silent

c)

Smooth

d)

Beautiful

8.

Never stand on the __________ side of the table, and don't let anyone else stand on that side while the saw is running.

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

Behind

d)

Front

9.

If the blade breaks, get out of the way __________.

a)

Slowly

b)

Immediately

c)

Quietly

d)

Shamefully

10.

Never make adjustments on the saw while it is __________.

a)

Running

b)

Off

c)

Cutting

d)

Laughing

11.

Wait for the saw to come up to __________ speed before you start the cut.

a)

Full

b)

Half

c)

1/4

d)

2/3

12.

Feed the material smoothly and evenly through the cut. Don't __________ it.

a)

force

b)

rush

c)

hit

d)

touch

13.

Do not __________ of a cut while the saw is running. Turn off the saw and wait for it to come to a complete stop.

a)

back in

b)

back out

c)

in front

d)

make out

14.

A __________ blade should be used for cutting small circles or sharp curves. Relief cuts should be made first. (In Mr. J's class relief cuts will be done on the Scroll Saw)

a)

wide

b)

narrow

c)

skinny

d)

fat

15.

Guide the material so your hands and fingers are __________ in the path of the cut. Keep them out of the line of the cut.

a)

always

b)

never

c)

sometimes

d)

maybe

16.

Use a piece of __________ to remove scraps from around the blade

a)

metal

b)

wood

c)

plastic

d)

paper

17.

The material must be held down firmly against the __________ while it is being cut.

a)

table

b)

finger

c)

bench

d)

floor

18.

Plan the cut so you can keep your __________ all the way through the cut.

a)

balance

b)

feet

c)

poise

d)

ego

19.

When you cut a large piece of material, ask someone to help __________ the stock while you guide it through the saw.

a)

watch

b)

support

c)

applaud

d)

move

20.

You should never (ever) try to cut __________ stock on the band saw .

a)

flat

b)

square

c)

round

d)

oval

21.

Always turn the band saw off and wait for it to come to a complete stop before you __________ it.

a)

wash

b)

leave

c)

break

d)

move