RVHS Table Saw Quiz

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This quiz covers the proper procedure and safety for use of the Table Saw at Rio Vista High School.

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1.

If helping to "tail-off", you should pull the board through the saw.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Your fingers should be no closer than 2'' to the blade.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

You should not force the stock into the saw blade faster than it will cut,
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

When ripping, it is best to stand directly behind the blade.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

A push stick is necessary when ripping narrow stock.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The guard is not always necessary .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A helper of roller should be used when ripping long pieces.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

It is safe to saw cylindrical stock on the table saw.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

It is safe to saw free hand.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The saw blade should be adjusted so that the teeth clear the thickness of the material to the depth of the gullets.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The fence should be used at all times.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Eye protection should be worn when using a table saw.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The splitter must be in place on the saw except:
- A.
  
  When you are cutting large stock
- B.
  
  When ripping 2'' and 5''
- C.
  
  When the instructor has authorized its removal for special setups.
- D.
  
  For short pieces which tend to be caught under the guard.
14.

Adjustments are to be made while:
- A.
  
  The saw is shut off and the blade is coasting
- B.
  
  The saw in running, providing you have the instructor's permission.
- C.
  
  The blade is at a complete stop and the main power switch is off.
- D.
  
  The blade is lowered below the table.
15.

A pushstick must be used when you are:
- A.
  
  Ripping narrow (less that 6'' wide) pieces
- B.
  
  Adjusting the saw.
- C.
  
  Turning on the saw.
- D.
  
  Crosscutting with a sled.
16.

The shortest piece you may rip cut without special permission is:
- A.
  
  6''
- B.
  
  8''
- C.
  
  10''
- D.
  
  12''
17.

Freehand cutting without the aid of the fence or crosscut guide is:
- A.
  
  Permitted when stock is too large for the table
- B.
  
  Okay if permission is received from the instructor.
- C.
  
  Never permitted because because of the danger.
- D.
  
  Permitted if the operator has help.
18.

You must never back the wood away from the blade:
- A.
  
  Without first rolling up your selves
- B.
  
  While the saw is running, due to the danger of a kickback.
- C.
  
  Without giving a signal.
- D.
  
  Except when sawdust or scraps are on the table.
19.

if you are in the middle of a cut and the workpiece gets stuck:
- A.
  
  Back the piece out and fix the problem
- B.
  
  Reach down and turn off the saw, then fix the problem.
- C.
  
  Force it
- D.
  
  Call for someone to turn off the saw.
20.

Reaching over the saw blade or passing wood over the saw blade when it is running:
- A.
  
  Speeds up the operation
- B.
  
  Is dangerous and is forbidden
- C.
  
  Shows that you're handy with machines
- D.
  
  Lets you feed wood into the machine faster.
21.

When “tailing off” the helper must remember to:
- A.
  
  Pick up the scraps off the floor as the operator starts the cut.
- B.
  
  Hold the stock and pull it gently away from the saw once the operator starts the cut.
- C.
  
  Support the stock from underneath, but not grasp it.
- D.
  
  Pull the stock faster if the operator is too slow.
22.

When ripping stock, you should push the piece that is against the fence clear of the saw blade and onto the outfeed table. Failure to do so may result in:
- A.
  
  Damage to the blade
- B.
  
  Pinching the board
- C.
  
  Kick Back
- D.
  
  None of the above
23.

At the end of a rip cut, your left hand should be:
- A.
  
  On your head
- B.
  
  Holding the cut-off
- C.
  
  Resting on the table
- D.
  
  On the table behind you