WorksheetsBandsaw Safety Test
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Set the saw guide to ____________________________ the stock before turning on the power.
a)
one inch above
b)
two inches above
c)
within 1/2 inch of
d)
1/8 inch below
2.
2. Do not put your fingers closer than ____________________ from the blade.
a)
two inches
b)
one inch
c)
3/4 of an inch
d)
1/2 inch
3.
3. Do not place your hands _______________________ the blade while cutting stock.
a)
away from
b)
clear
c)
along side
d)
directly in line with
4.
4. Do not stand on the _____________________ of the bandsaw while it is running. A broken blade is likely to fly in that direction.
a)
front side
b)
back side
c)
right side
d)
left side
5.
5. ______________________ before backing out of a cut. This avoids pulling the blade off it's wheels.
a)
Clean off the machine
b)
Raise the guard
c)
Turn on the power
d)
Turn off the power
6.
6. To avoid bending and breaking a blade and damaging your work, you should not twist or bend the saw blade with your stock. Make ______________ before sawing sharp curves and never use extreme force to cut your material.
a)
dark lines
b)
double lines
c)
relief cuts
d)
fast cuts
7.
7. Do not cut _________________ stock on the bandsaw without a special V-block setup.
a)
flat
b)
round
c)
square
d)
long
8.
8. Stock must be supported against the ___________________ of the blade. The toe of the bevel should be flat on the table.
a)
downward thrust
b)
upward thrust
c)
side thrust
d)
back thrust
9.
9. If the blade breaks or comes off the wheels: Shut off the power, stand clear, ____________________ and do not open the wheel guards.
a)
speed up the blade
b)
stand on the foot brake
c)
hold onto the wheels
d)
let the machine coast to a complete stop
10.
10. Do not _________________________ a moving bandsaw blade.
a)
work with
b)
make relief cuts
c)
reach around
d)
cut curves with
11.
11. Never try to clean off the bandsaw table with your hands when the saw is running. If scraps and/or cut stock need to be cleared away, __________________ to remove stock away from the moving blade.
a)
use a piece of scrap material at least 10 inches long
b)
use a rag or brush
c)
ask another student
d)
use your fingers
12.
12. Any operation which requires a special set-up must be approved by the instructor ______________ the operation.
a)
prior to the start of
b)
during
c)
after
d)
halfway into
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