Safety Introduction Flashcards
Eight (8) safety rules that we MUST follow when using the jointer are _______.
Stand Left, Depth Check, Push Safely, Length Matters, Hands High, Follow Through, Smooth Stock, Sharp Knives
- Stand Left – Stand on the left side.
- Depth Check – 1/16” depth of cut.
- *Push Safely – Use a push block or stick.
- *Length Matters – Stock should be at least 200mm in length.
- Hands High – Keep hands above the guard.
- Follow Through – Follow through till the guard closes.
- Smooth Stock – Stock should be free of knots and splits.
- Sharp Knives – Keep knives sharp.
Stand to the left, keep cuts light.
Push with a block, your length is right (200mm min).
Hands stay high, follow through.
Smooth, strong stock and sharp knives too.
Four (4) set up procedures for the jointer are _______.
Alligators Chase Small Ducks
Adjust fence angle
Check guard for spring
Set fence angle
Set Depth of cut
Five (5) specific safety rules for the band saw are _______.
Flat Adjustments Prevent Risky Blade Movements.
Flat – Keep work flat on the table.
Adjust – Adjust upper guide assembly 5-10mm above the wood.
Prevent – Make adjustments when the machine is OFF and STOPPED.
Relief – Make relief cuts for concave curves.
Blade – Keep fingers and hands away from the path of the blade.
Movements – Make short cuts first, then long cuts.
The two (2) most commonly used power tools _______.
Circular Saw
Saber Saw
The circular saw should ONLY be used for making this type of cut.
Straight Cuts
When you install a blade on a scroll saw, the blade should point in the _______ direction.
Downward
When you are using the jointer, always remove this much wood (_______) with each cut.
1/16”
(one-sixteenth of an inch)
It is important to become familiar with the _______ switch on a power tool.
On/Off Switch
It’s location AND operation.
ALWAYS wear _______ when operating the drill press.
Safety Glasses/Goggles
or a
Face Shield Mask
The upper guide assembly should be adjusted to this height (_______) when you are using the band saw.
1/4” to 1/7” above the stock
(one-quarter to one-sevenths of an inch
above the stock)
When using a radial arm saw, it MUST be at this speed before beginning to cut stock.
Full Speed
It is important to use an _____ when cutting a piece of stock with the circular saw.
Assistant
A scroll saw is used to cut _______.
Curves and Arcs
These types of cuts allow waste to break loose as you saw your work piece.
Relief Cuts
Your hand position is important when using the band saw. It is important to keep your hands to the _______ of the blade and away from the _______of the blade.
Side, Front
When using the band saw, you should keep your fingers _______ away from the blade.
2”
(two inches)
It is important to observe the _______ around the band saw.
Safety
When using the table saw, it is important to push the stock all the way through the saw to prevent _______.
Kickback
When using the table saw, keep your hands and fingers this far away from the cutting blade _______.
4-6”
(four to six inches)
Tha blade of the table saw should NEVER be raised more than _______ above the stock.
1/4”
(one-quarter inch)
When using a table saw, these _____ should be in the proper position before operating it.
Guard
Fence
Mitre Guage
