Bandsaw Safety

In order for you to back out of a long cut what has to happen?

• Shut off Machine

• Just wiggle it

• Make sure blade is stopped

• Hit the stock until it comes loose

When should you report an accident?

• Immediately
• When the bleeding stops
• When the teacher appears to be available
• End of class

When cutting on the band saw

• Make sure your work is clamped to the table

• Stand on the right of the band saw while cutting

• Always use a rip fence or a miter gauge

• Keep your fingers and thumbs to the side or behind the blade

The blade moves through adjustable ______ above and below the table.

• Runners

• Guides

• Channels

• Portal

What prevents the band saw blade from being pushed off the wheels?

• Tension

• Guides

• Safety Rails

• Thrust wheels

When the teacher is not present, you may use tools _______

• If you have completed the tool certification
• Never
• You feel comfortable using the tool
• You are using the tool with a teammate

When working on either band saw, which of the following is NOT a requirement

• tie back any loose clothing or hair

• only use when another method of cutting is not available

• do not wear gloves when setting up and running the saw

• use the proper speed and feed rates for the material being cut

When cutting a tight curve, you should:

• A. first cut relief cuts

• B. Push the work piece slowly without twisting or bending the blade

• C. Do Not force the work into the blade

• D. All of the above

^{Identify the part of the bandsaw numbered #4 depicted in the photo____________}

• Wheel cover
• Off / On switch
• Blade
• Table

What important safety measure did the technican ignore?

• Do not bite your fingernails
• Do not wear jewelry
• Always wear rubber gloves
• Wash hands after pooping