Bandsaw Safety

he upper saw guide assembly should be adjusted to ¼ inch or less above the stock being cut.

• True

• False

A student assisting the operator should stand to the right side of the blade.

• True

• False

The teeth of the bandsaw blade should point up at the point of operation.

• True

• False

When cutting tight curves with the bandsaw, you should first make relief cuts.

• True

• False

The bandsaw must be at a dead stop before any adjustments are made.

• True

• False

The roller or thrust wheels on the guide assemblies must be adjusted properly to support the bandsaw blade.

• True

• False

If the bandsaw blade breaks, you should get another student to stop the machine for you.

• True

• False

Use a bench brush to clean off scraps and dust from the table surface.

• True

• False

After turning on the bandsaw, allow the machine to reach full speed before starting to cut.

• True

• False

The operator’s hands should never be in a direct line with the bandsaw blade.

• True

• False