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Table Saw



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 

You must use the guard unless specific permission is obtained from the instructor.
 

2. 

You must use a push stick when cutting wood less then 4” wide.
 

3. 

The splitter must always be used when cutting through the stock.
 

4. 

It is safe to remove short cutoffs when the saw blade is still moving.
 

5. 

The blade can be set to any height as long as it cuts through the stock.
 

6. 

It is safe to saw warped or twisted wood.
 

7. 

It is safe saw freehand (without using the fence or miter gauge).
 

8. 

The operator should stand directly in front of the saw blade while operating the table saw.
 

9. 

The operator should devote 100% attention to the stock and saw when operating the table saw.
 

10. 

The stock edge that goes against the fence must be trued (jointed so that it is straight).
 

11. 

You must wear eye protection when operating the table saw.
 

12. 

A tail off person must assist when ripping on the table saw.
 

13. 

The tail off person should never pull stock through the blade.
 

14. 

It is safe to cut through a loose knot on the table saw.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

15. 

You may use a machine if
a.
You have the instructor's permission
c.
The instructor is in the shop
b.
You have passed all safety tests with 100%
d.
all of the above
 

16. 

Set the height of the blade ______________ above the stock.
a.
1/32"
c.
1"
b.
1/4"
d.
1/8"
 

17. 

Stock must be at least ______ long to safely rip on the table saw unless specific permission is obtained from the instructor.
a.
6"
c.
18"
b.
14"
d.
24"
 

18. 

Never use the ___________________________________ when cutting completely through the stock.
a.
miter gauge and rip fence
c.
push stick and rip fence
b.
miter gauge and guard
d.
guard and rip fence
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

19. 

You must __________ the blade below the tabletop when done using the table saw.
 

 

20. 

It is always unsafe to reach over the __________ when the saw is running.
 

 



 
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