WorksheetsTable saw safety
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the recommended distance for the saw blade to project above the stock when cutting?
a)
1 inch
b)
2 inches
c)
1/2 inch
d)
1/4 inch
2.
What should be used when ripping stock that is less than 4 inches wide?
a)
A miter gauge
b)
A special jig
c)
A clearance block
d)
A push stick
3.
What should be done before leaving the circular saw?
a)
Wear eye protection
b)
Ask for special permission
c)
Turn off the power and lower the blade
d)
Secure all adjustments and attachments
4.
Why is it important to obtain permission and have the machine checked before using a circular saw?
a)
To impress the instructor
b)
To avoid getting in trouble
c)
To ensure safety
d)
To save time
5.
What should be used when removing scraps from the saw blade?
a)
Bare hands
b)
A miter gauge
c)
A clearance block
d)
A push stick
6.
What should be done before making any adjustments to the circular saw?
a)
Wear eye protection
b)
Turn on the sawdust exhaust
c)
Secure all adjustments and attachments
d)
Stop the saw
7.
When is it necessary to use a push stick when using a circular saw?
a)
When ripping stock less than 4 inches wide
b)
When crosscutting stock
c)
When making freehand cuts
d)
When cutting cylindrical stock
8.
What should be done before attempting to lower stock over the saw blade?
a)
Ask for special permission
b)
Turn off the power and lower the blade
c)
Secure all adjustments and attachments
d)
Wear eye protection
9.
What should be used when cutting warped or split stock on a circular saw?
a)
A miter gauge
b)
A special jig
c)
A push stick
d)
A clearance block
10.
When is it necessary to use a special jig when using a circular saw?
a)
When making freehand cuts
b)
When cutting cylindrical stock
c)
When resawing
d)
When cutting warped or split stock
11.
What should be used when crosscutting stock on a circular saw?
a)
A push stick
b)
A special jig
c)
A clearance block
d)
A miter gauge
12.
When is it necessary to use a splitter guard when using a circular saw?
a)
When cutting warped or split stock
b)
When crosscutting stock
c)
When making freehand cuts
d)
When ripping stock
13.
What should be used when cutting through knots on a circular saw?
a)
A miter gauge
b)
A special jig
c)
A clearance block
d)
A push stick
14.
What should be done before turning on the power to the circular saw?
a)
Check the blade size
b)
Secure all adjustments and attachments
c)
Stand to the left side of the saw blade
d)
Wear eye protection
15.
When crosscutting short pieces, what should be used as a stop instead of the ripping fence?
a)
A clearance block
b)
A miter gauge
c)
A special jig
d)
A push stick
16.
What should be used when cutting cylindrical (round) stock on a circular saw?
a)
A push stick
b)
A special jig
c)
A clearance block
d)
A miter gauge
17.
What is the proper hand and finger placement when feeding stock through a circular saw?
a)
Laying flat
b)
Using a push stick
c)
Crossing the line of the saw
d)
Arching fingers
18.
Where should the operator stand in relation to the saw blade?
a)
To the left side
b)
Behind it
c)
In front of it
d)
To the right side
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