Question | Answer |
Use the band saw only after it has been demonstrated for you and you understand how to use it correctly and _________________. | safely |
The wheel guards must be closed and ___________ before the saw is turned on. | locked |
Before you switch on the saw, adjust the upper blade guide so it’s about _______ of an inch above the wood. | 1/4th |
When you switch on the saw, make sure that it is ____________ properly. The blade should move evenly between the blade guides and along the blade support wheel. | tracking |
Keep your fingers away from the front of the blade. Guide the wood so your hands and fingers are _______ in line with the cut. Keep them completely out of the path of the cut. | never |
Don’t ___________ the band saw while it is running. Turn it off and wait for it to come to a complete stop before you leave. | leave |
Never stand to the __________ of the table. If the blade breaks it could be thrown out of the saw toward the right side & cause severe injury. | right |
If the blade makes a ____________ noise while it’s running, turn off the saw immediately. A clicking sounds means there is a crack in the blade. It usually means the blade is about to break. | clicking |
If the blade breaks, get out of the way _____________. | immediately |
Never make adjustments on the saw while it’s ___________. Adjustments should be made only when the saw is completely stopped. | moving |
Wait for the saw to come to ____________ speed before you start the cut. | full |
Don’t ___________ the cut. Feed the wood slowly to allow a smooth, easy cut. | force |
If you have to ___________________ of a cut, turn off the saw and wait for it to stop. Pull the wood back without forcing it. Don’t twist the blade. | back out |
Don’t cut cylindrical or round wood on the band saw without a ______________. | V-block |
Use a narrow blade for cutting small circles or sharp curves. Make __________________ first to free the blade as you saw. | relief cuts |
Use a piece of _______________ to remove scraps around the blade, not your fingers. It’s best to stop the saw then remove the scraps. | wood |
You may use the band saw with _________________ after you have gotten permission from the instructor, 100% on your written test, and 100% on your demonstration test. | a partner |
Wood should not be touching the __________ when you turn on the saw. | blade |
Blade _____________ are on the saw to protect the operator, you. | guards |
Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are ______________ when using the band saw. | not allowed |
When turning it off, you should let the blade slowly come to a _________________ on its own. | complete stop |
Raising and lowering the guide post is done with _________________. | two hands |