Name:______Saw Safety Tests- HABERMEHL
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Table Saw (Chapter 22 in WOOD book)
1. Which is not a safety check in preparation for using a table saw?
A)Clamps or knobs on the fence are tightened appropriately.
B)The dado head is in mint condition.
C)The saw blade is securely fastened to the arbor.
D)The blade spins freely in the proper direction.
2. The instructor’s role in preparations for using a table saw is to
A)inspect the electrical cord.
B)tighten clamps and knobs on the fences.
C)affix the blade tightly to the arbor.
D)check all special setups and blade changes.
3. What basic safety rule applies whenever a blade is to be changed?
A)Carefully remove all dust from the blade.
B)Turn off the power—pull the plug if possible.
C)Make sure you have leather gloves on.
D)Check that the blade meets industry requirements.
4. For a particular job, position the saw blade
A)from 1/8 to 1/4" higher than thickness of the stock.
B)1 inch higher than thickness of the stock.
C)at the same level as the top surface of the stock.
D)3/4 to 1" higher than thickness of the stock.
5. The only situation in which you’d operate the saw without the saw guard is when a special jig or fixture is used as a ______.
A)guard
B)blocker
6. Which shape of stock is never appropriate to use on a table saw?
A)rectangular
B)square
C)rectangular but warped
D)cylindrical
7. Which guideline for positioning the stock always applies?
A)Install a dado head beforehand.
B)Verify that the entire piece is resting on the table before beginning.
C)Hold stock against the backboard.
D)Hold stock against the fence or miter gauge.
8. Use a ______to push stock past the blade when space between the saw blade and the fence is 6" or less.
A)scrap stick
B)push stick
9. Never reach
A)for the power plug.
B)over the stock.
C)under the table.
D)for the miter gauge.
10. Which safety rule always applies when ripping a board?
A)Do not push the board.
B)Keep your fingers at least 12 inches from the blade.
C)Do not pull on the board.
D)Do not start the operation if scraps are anywhere on the table.
Radial Arm-Saw (Chapter 23 in book)
11. For a radial-arm saw, the saw blade should be mounted on the arbor so that
A)the cutting edges turn away from you.
B)dados can be easily cut.
C)the cutting edges turn toward you.
D)the fence is unimpeded.
12. When using a radial-arm saw, what safety rule applies to hands and fingers?
A)Wear gloves.
B)Keep hands at least 12 inches from the path of the blade.
C)Wash hands with antibacterial soap.
D)Keep hands at least 6 inches from the path of the blade.
13. After completing a cut, return the saw to the ______of the table.
A)middle
B)rear
14. Never use a radial saw if the ______is damaged or missing.
A)fence
B)guard
15. What conditions are necessary before making any adjustments?
A)The machine is off and the blade is spinning down.
B)The machine is on but the blade has stopped turning.
C)The machine is off and has cooled down.
D)The machine is off and the blade is at a dead stop.
Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Chapter 25 in book)
16. You’ve inspected the saw and found a crack in the blade. You should replace the ______.
A)saw
B)blade
17. Keep hands away from the blade; clear by at least
A)7".
B)6".
C)5".
D)4".
18. When using a miter saw, always wear ______protection.
A)eye
B)ear
19. Which statement describes a blade that is working properly?
A)The blade rotates freely.
B)The blade makes no noise.
C)The blade oscillates between backward and forward motion.
D)The blade makes a regular “ping” noise every few rotations.
20. A precondition for removing a workpiece from the saw is to wait until the blade has completely stopped ______.
A)shaking
D)spinning
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