Question

the wheel guards (protective metal doors that cover bandsaw wheels) must be ______ and locked before the saw is turned on.
image of a bandsaw with labeled parts (adjustable wheel, guide post, blade guard, table alignment pin, table lock knob, lower blade guides, drive pulley housing, drive wheel, guide adjustment knobs, riser block, tire)
options:

• closed
• removed from saw

Explanation:

Wheel guards on a bandsaw are safety devices. To ensure safety before operating the saw, they must be closed (to cover the wheels and prevent accidents) and locked. "Removed from saw" would be unsafe as it exposes the wheels. So the correct choice is "Closed".

Answer:

A. Closed