RVHS Scroll Saw Test

25 Questions | By Jbard | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 531

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1.

The machine should be turned several revolutions by hand before starting, to make sure
- A.
  
  All moving parts are clear.
- B.
  
  The blade teeth point up.
- C.
  
  The power has been turned off.
2.

The hold-down attachment should rest firmly on the work to prevent the
- A.
  
  Blade from overheating.
- B.
  
  Motor from being overloaded.
- C.
  
  Work from vibrating up and down.
3.

Set the _______________________down against the stock before turning on the power.
- A.
  
  Saw blade
- B.
  
  Hold-down assembly
- C.
  
  Double chuck
4.

. Before you turn on the scroll saw, be sure that the ________________________is properly adjusted to keep the blade from bending or breaking
- A.
  
  Upper plunger
- B.
  
  Hold-down assembly
- C.
  
  Saw blade tension
- D.
  
  Hand wheel
5.

When cutting, do not have _______________________directly in line with the saw blade.
- A.
  
  The cutting line
- B.
  
  Your safety goggles
- C.
  
  Your hands
6.

You should ___________________the scroll saw to be sure it is properly adjusted before turning on the power.
- A.
  
  Dust off
- B.
  
  Hand turn
- C.
  
  Have the teacher check
- D.
  
  Have the foreman check
7.

You must never try to clean scraps of material near the ___________________with your fingers.
- A.
  
  On/off switch
- B.
  
  Moving blade
- C.
  
  Outer edge
8.

If small pieces get caught____________________against the saw blade, be sure to stop the machine before trying to remove them.
- A.
  
  In the throat
- B.
  
  Falling off the machine
- C.
  
  Behind the running blade
9.

When operating a variable speed scroll saw, always start the machine at ____________________speed setting and adjust the speed to the slowest speed before turning off the power.
- A.
  
  The slowest
- B.
  
  The fastest
- C.
  
  Any
10.

11. Install new blades with the teeth of the blade pointing_______________________.
- A.
  
  Up
- B.
  
  Down
- C.
  
  To the side
- D.
  
  In any direction
11.

If the blade breaks or comes out of the holders, turn the machine off and report it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Be certain the blade is properly installed in a vertical position, with the teeth pointing up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Keep your fingers to the side of the blade, never in front of it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Adjust the hold-down 1/8” above the stock being cut. This will prevent the work from moving up and down with the blade.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

It is alright to make turns that are too tight for the size of the blade you are using
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

You do not need to stop the scroll saw before making adjustments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Do not allow your fingers to come any closer than 2 inches from the blade when cutting stock.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Check the blade tension before turning the saw on.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Do not force work into the blade too quickly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Be sure the blade in the scroll saw is _________________________and in good condition.
21.

When the blade is installed correctly, the teeth are pointing______________________.
22.

The blade _____________________must be properly adjusted.
23.

Always _____________________the scroll saw before you change the blade.
24.

Twisting the blade or forcing the cut will __________________________the blade.
25.
1. The saw should be completely _______________________ before you back out of a cut.