Miter Saw

What is the purpose of the Miter Saw?

• To cut wood to length
• To rip wood

What is another name for the Miter saw?

• Chop saw

• Table saw

• Band saw

• Chip saw

What do you do if you experience a kick back?

• Take hand of trigger
• Step back
• Inform the instructor
• All of the above

The Miter cuts compound angles, Miter cut and straight cut.

• True
• False

How far should your finger's be from the blade?

• 4"
• 3"

If you see smoke or burns on the wood it could mean two things?

• Blade change
• To slow cutting
• All of the above

The purpose of a trial cut before making the actual cut with the motorized miter saw is to  __________. 

• see if the material is positioned correctly
• see if the saw is cutting properly and is set accurately
• see how the material will cut
• test the sharpness of the saw blade

It is common practice that the blade is touching the wood before the saw is turned on.

• True

• False

What PPE should be worn when operating the table saw

• gloves
• ear protectors
• safety glasses
• both b and c

What is the safest, shortest, board length you can cut?

• Eight inches (8")

• Ten inches (10")

• Twelve inches (12")

• Fourteen inches (14")