Jigsaw Safety Test

 When operating a jigsaw always wear:   

• a. safety glasses. 

• B. gloves

• c.  protective headgear.

When not sawing or when changing the jigsaw blade, the jigsaw should be:

• a. Put aside safely. 

• B. unplugged 

• c. put away

When cutting, you should never force the blade into the wood. 

• True

• False.

You should start running the jig saw before starting your cut to avoid the dangerous kickback. 

• True

• False

A (friend or adult) must be present when using the jigsaw.

• Friend of mine.

• Adult in charge.

If you are unsure on how to use the jigsaw, or any tool you should…..a.  Ask a friend  b. Ask the adult in charge. C. both a and b.

• .a.  Ask a friend

• b. Ask the adult in charge.

• C. both a and b.

 The jigsaw shoe must be flat on the surface of what you are cutting.  True or False.

• True

• False

To make a cut out in the middle of your design, you have to do what?  A. get an adult to do it.  B.  drill a hole for the blade to fit in.  c. make a “v” cut.

• A. get an adult to do it. 

• B.  drill a hole for the blade to fit in. 

• C. make a “v” cut.

When cutting thin sheet metal with the proper blade, it is best to clamp (choose one: wood, plastic, or cardboard)  to the bottom of the sheet to reduce vibration and help ensure a clean cut.

• wood

• plastic

• cardboard

Whenever you are sawing with the jigsaw, your work should be:

• a. Checked by an adult.     

• b. Secured with a clamp.

• c. Secured with your hand.