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Table Saw Safety

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 1. 

Use the right type of blade and make sure the blade is _______________ and in good condition.
 

 

 2. 

Use the _______________ and other safety devices.
 

 

 3. 

Get permission before you change the blade or make any other major _______________ on the saw.
 

 

 4. 

The blade should be raised so it is no more than ____________ inch above the material being cut.
 

 

 5. 

Never use the _______________ as a guide when you cut across the width of the material.
 

 

 6. 

_______________ saw freehanded on the table saw.     
 

 

 7. 

The material must be straight.  Do not cut _______________ material on the table saw.
 

 

 8. 

The wood must be in good condition with no ______________ or hardware in it.
 

 

 9. 

Keep your hands and arms away from the blade and avoid reaching over the _______________ of the blade.
 

 

 10. 

Do not start the cut until the saw has come up to _______________ speed.
 

 

 11. 

The material must be held down _______________ against the surface of the table and along the rip fence as it moves past the blade.
 

 

 12. 

To avoid injury from a kick-back, stay out of the area directly _______________ the blade and the material being cut.
 

 

 13. 

Never back out of a cut while the saw is _______________.
 

 

 14. 

Always ask for help when cutting a _______________ piece of material.  Ask someone to “tail-off” for you.
 

 

 15. 

Do not do anything on the saw that hasn’t been _______________ for you.
 

 

 16. 

The saw must be _______________ before any major adjustments or changes can be made.
 

 

 17. 

Always use a _______________ when making narrow cuts.
 

 

 18. 

When the rip fence is used as a guide, be sure it is _______________ in place before you start the cut.
 

 

 19. 

Be sure the blade is ________________ correctly, and that the teeth are pointing toward the infeed side of the table.
 

 

 20. 

Get instructor’s permission if you need to cut ________________ or cylindrical stock.
 

 



 
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