Miter Saw Safety Quiz

Before using a miter saw, what is the first thing you should do?

• Plug in the saw and start cutting immediately.

• Check the material for nails or screws.

• Adjust the blade to the highest speed.

• Wear gloves and loose clothing.

To avoid loosing control of the material when cutting on the miter saw

• you should always do a dry run to be sure you are cutting on your mark

• hold the board on the right side of the blade

• Hold or clamp the material down firmly to the table and against the fence

• clamp or hold the material down against the table but not against the fence

Before starting to cut into any material on the miter saw you should

• do a dry run with the saw to make sure that the blade is on the proper side of the cut line

• let the saw get to full speed

• make sure that the material is firmly up agianst the fence and flat on the table

• All answers are correct

What is known as the trapped stock and why is it important to control it completely through the cut?

• The trapped stock is the block you clamp on the miter saw fence for repetitive cuts

  The clamp must be tight so it doesn't move

• The trapped stock is the stock that you hold on to when cutting with a stop block that is not between the stop block and the blade

• The trapped stock is the material that is between the stop block and the blade. I needs to be controlled to prevent the blade from lifting it off the table and throwing it from the saw.

• The trapped material is the material that is held down by hand without a stop block and must be held down to prevent the saw from lifting and throwing it from the saw

eye and ear protection is required when using the miter saw

• true

• false

Why is it important to keep your hands at least 6 inches away from the path of the saw blade?

• To prevent the wood from moving.

• To keep the blade sharp.

• To avoid injury.

• To improve cutting accuracy.

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear when operating a miter saw?

• Safety goggles or glasses.

• Hearing protection.

• Dust mask.

• All of the above.

What should you do if the miter saw blade begins to bind while cutting?

• Push harder on the material.

• Turn off the saw and wait for the blade to stop before removing the material.

• Pull the material back towards you quickly.

• Increase the speed of the blade.

How should the miter saw be positioned on the work surface?

• Loosely so it can be adjusted easily.

• On a stable, level surface, securely fastened.

• At the edge of the work surface for better reach.

• On a soft surface to reduce noise.

Why should you avoid wearing gloves while operating a miter saw?

• It can reduce your grip on the material.

• Gloves can get caught in the blade.

• It makes it harder to use the safety switch.

• All of the above.