Band Saw Parts and Safety Flashcard

Front

Adjust the guide post so the guide is __________ above the material being cut.

Back

1/4"

Front

If the blade becomes stuck during a cut, you should:

Back

Turn the machine off and back out slowly.

Front

Hold the material being cut on the ______________ while cutting

Back

Table

Front

Layout and make relief cuts before cutting__________________.

Back

Arcs

Front

The hazard is the moving ________________.  Never have your ________________ in line with the blade.

Back

Blade/fingers

Front

Always wait until the blade has come to a complete ______________ before removing small pieces of wood.

Back

Stop

Front

If a blade should break or come off its wheels, shut off the  ________________ and wait until the machine comes to a complete ______________.  

Back

Machine/stop

Front

What type of cutting does the operator use on the bandsaw? Side, Irregular curves, Push/Pull

Back

Push/Pull

Front

The operator should avoid getting his/her fingers within _____ inches of the blade.

Back

2"

Front

What must the operator do before operating the bandsaw? Options: Make sure there is a blade in the machine, Check to see if all of the guards are on, Make sure the foot is 1/4" from the stock being cut, All of the above

Back

All of the above