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WorksheetsBand Saw Safety & Operation Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main purpose of a band saw?
Drilling holes
Sanding edges
Cutting material
Shaping metal only
Personal protective equipment for the band saw includes:
Gloves and sandals
Eye protection and closed-toe shoes
Loose clothing
Rings and watches
When should hearing protection be worn?
Never
Only when cutting metal
During extended use
Only during clean-up
What should be removed before operating the band saw?
Safety glasses
Jewelry
Closed-toe shoes
Dust collection
The guide post should be adjusted to:
Touch the stock
1–2 inches above the stock
1/4"–1/2" above the stock
3 inches above the stock
Hands and fingers should stay at least how far from the blade?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
As close as possible
When feeding lumber into the saw blade, ensure hands are:
Directly in line with the blade
Pushing as fast as possible
Kept to the side and away from the blade
Above the blade
Stock should always be placed:
On edge
Flat on the table
Held in the air
Against the blade
If excess force is required to make a cut, the blade is likely:
Properly adjusted
Too sharp
Dull or damaged
Installed correctly
Relief cuts are made to:
Speed up cutting
Change blade direction
Prevent blade binding
Sharpen the blade
The blade width is determined by:
The motor size
The thickness of stock
The type of cut being made
The table angle
Narrow band saw blades are best used for:
Straight cuts
Tight radius cuts
Thick stock
Long rip cuts
If the band saw blade is making a rhythmic clicking sound, it is a sign the blade is:
Sharp
Loose
Cracked
Properly tensioned
When cutting round or cylindrical stock, you should:
Hold it by hand
Cut faster
Use a mounting or holding device
Tilt the table
While operating the band saw, it is safe practice to:
Reach over the blade
Maintain a balanced stance
Force the stock
Look away while cutting
Be sure to allow the band saw to:
Start cutting immediately
Reach full speed before cutting
Stop between every cut
Run without guards
Before changing a blade on the band saw, you must:
Wear gloves
Turn off and disconnect power
Raise the table
Adjust the guide post
If you need to back the blade out of a straight cut, you should:
Carefully back the blade out of the cut
Turn the saw off first
Twist the stock
Push harder
Before backing the saw blade out of a curved cut, you must:
Speed up the blade
Turn the saw off and let it stop
Force the blade backward
Open the blade doors
If the blade breaks during operation, you should:
Grab the blade
Keep cutting
Turn off the saw and back away
Open the blade doors immediately
Remove scrap and sawdust from the band saw:
With your hands
With compressed air
With a brush
With gloves only
When making a bevel cut, you should:
Tilt the blade
Tilt the stock
Adjust the table
Push harder
Blade tension should be checked:
Once per year
Only after cutting
Frequently
Never
The best machine should always be used:
Even if it’s unsafe
For its intended purpose
Without instruction
Without guards
Long sleeves and loose clothing should be:
Left alone
Tucked into gloves
Rolled up and secured
Cut off
When finished cutting, you should:
Clean immediately while blade is moving
Turn off saw and wait for blade to stop
Open blade doors
Leave scrap on the table
Looking around or talking while operating the band saw can lead to:
Better focus
Faster cuts
Serious injury
Machine accuracy
Before putting the band saw into service, blade tracking should be checked by:
Turning the saw on
Cutting scrap wood
Turning wheels by hand with power disconnected
Pushing stock through
Gloves should be worn while operating the band saw:
Always
Only for metal
Never
During cutting
If you are unsure about setup or operation of the band saw, you should:
Try anyway
Watch another student
Ask the instructor
Skip safety steps
