Band Saw Safety Flashcard

Front

Always do the following before using the band saw: put on eye protection, remove loose clothing and jewelry, have planned cuts properly drawn on board.

Back

All of the above

Front

What is the primary function of the band saw?

Back

to cut irregular shapes, circles, and curves

Front

Keep your fingers out of the _________________ area while cutting.

Back

throat plate

Front

Where should you stand relative to the band saw when working?

Back

Front of the band saw

Front

Make sure the saw is going at ______ speed before you start cutting.

Back

Full

Front

Allow _______ to stand at the side while you work. If the blade should break, it will fly outward and could cause serious injury.

Back

no one

Front

Guide the stock ______ when working with the band saw.

Back

at a slow steady pace

Front

Never _______ the machine before clearing the table of all objects.

Back

Start

Front

Make _____ cuts prior to cutting long curves.

Back

Relief

Front

When cutting your board always do the following: cut about 1/16" outside your line for sanding purposes, try to avoid backing out of long cuts, use the board to clear scrap material, not your hand.

Back

all of the above