I used a band saw as a kid; this is probably at least as safe.

What does "kid safe" mean? Is it safe once you explain the kid how to use it, and supervise while they pay attention to what they're doing? Of course it's kid safe.

Is it safe to go "this is how you use it" and then walk away from your hyperactive kid who doesn't even want to be there? Of course not =)

It's safe for any human who actually wants to use it to make things.

When I was 9, I managed to chop off the last 3/16th of an inch of my left thumb with a simple hatchet.

(Building a fort...)

Pre/post hatchet moment, many many many serious power tools and no incidents.

The key to anything is paying attention.

Depends on your kid

Depends on the parent.