Ps:1 Table Saw Safety Exam
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This exam will test your knowledge of basic safety procedures for the table saw. Note: This test is intended for use by members of Pumping Station: One, Chicago, only.
- 1.How high above the workpiece should saw blade be set?
- A.
As high as it can go.
- B.
1/8" to 1/4"
- C.
1/2"
- D.
3/8" to 5/8"
- 2.The safest way to remove scrap pieces from around the revolving blade is to:
- A.
Turn off the power and wait for the blade to stop.
- B.
Use a stick.
- C.
Remove the stock being cut first, before removing the chips.
- D.
None of the above.
- 3.When ripping long stock, you should:
- A.
Push it halfway through then reverse it to complete the cut.
- B.
Push it halfway through, and then walk around to the rear of the table, and finish pulling it through.
- C.
Push the stock fully through the saw and onto an out feed table, use roller stands or ask for assistance from another person.
- D.
None of the above.
- 4.When crosscutting short duplicate pieces on the table saw, a safe method to use is:
- A.
The fence alone as a guide.
- B.
The first piece cut as a gauge.
- C.
A stop block clamped to the side of the fence as a guide.
- D.
Any of the above.
- 5.When operating a table saw, you should stand:
- A.
To the right side of the blade, if possible.
- B.
To the left side of the blade.
- C.
Directly in line with the blade.
- D.
It does not matter where you stand.
- 6.All table saw adjustments should be made:
- A.
While the saw is in motion.
- B.
While the saw is completely stopped.
- C.
It depends on which type of blade you're using.
- D.
After the fence has been removed from the table.
- 7.Crosscutting of stock normally requires a:
- A.
Fence.
- B.
Push stick.
- C.
Stop block.
- D.
Miter gauge or crosscut sled.
- 8.The splitter shall be used when:
- A.
Cutting tapers.
- B.
Crosscutting.
- C.
Cutting rabbits are dados.
- D.
Ripping.
- 9.When is it safe to do freehand (no fence, no miter gauge) sawing on the table saw?
- A.
When cutting circles.
- B.
When cutting very thin stock.
- C.
Never.
- D.
When cutting plywood.
- 10.When ripping long stock:
- A.
Have a helper support the stock, but not pull it, as it out feeds from the saw.
- B.
Use an out feed table or roller stand.
- C.
Press down hard to support the stock and allow it to fall to the floor once it's passed the blade
- D.
Ripping of long stock should only be done with a sled.
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