13 SAFETY TEST: Mitre Saw

Always wait for the saw to come up to ________ ________ before making a cut.

• full speed

• low speed

Always lower the blade ______________ into the cut.

• slowly

• quickly

Always hold the work ________________ against the fence and table. There should NEVER be a space between the material and the fence!

• flat / firmly

• gently

Maintain a minimum ____________ margin of safety.

• 4"

• 2"

When finished with a cut, ______________ the switch and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before raising the blade out of the work piece.

• release

• continue to hold