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Band Saw Safety
Question | Answer |
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OFF | Make all adjustments to the band saw while the machine is turned ___ and the blade is at a complete stop. |
½ | The upper blade guide and guard should be adjusted so they are about __ inch above the stock. |
FULL | Allow the blade to reach ____ speed before starting the cut. |
FAST | Feed the stock at a steady rate but only as ____ as the blade will take the stock. |
LINE | Keep your fingers at least 2 inches away from the blade while cutting and never allow your hand of fingers to follow the ____ of the cut. |
RELIEF | Plan ahead for curve cuts. Tight curves require a series of ______ cuts that will release the waste and prevent the blade from binding. |
SNAP OR BREAK | A regular clicking noise indicates a crack in the blade which may ____ __ _____. Stop the machine and ask the instructor to change the blade. |
OFF | If the blade breaks in the middle of a cut, step away from the machine and turn it ___ providing that you can do so safely. |
STOP | When backing out of a cut for more than one inch, ____ the machine and back out carefully following the original path of the cut. |
V_SHAPED | Round stock may require the use of a _______ jig to support it and prevent rotation of thestock during the cut. |