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A table saw is used with the blade guard removed for a repetitive rip cut. What should happen?

Correct Answer

B) Stop use, safely isolate power and restore proper guarding before reuse.

Stop use and safely restore the required blade guard before restarting ordinary ripping. Section 4300 requires a hood for the hand-fed ripsaw; repetitive work does not remove that duty. Source: https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/4300.html

Answer Options
A
Attach a warning tag but keep cutting unguarded.
B
Stop use, safely isolate power and restore proper guarding before reuse.
C
Rely only on a faster feed rate.
D
Wait until the end of the shift.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Stop use and safely restore the required blade guard before restarting ordinary ripping. Section 4300 requires a hood for the hand-fed ripsaw; repetitive work does not remove that duty. Source: https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/4300.html

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