Tool Safety

List the types of cuts that can be made with a Miter Saw.

• Common types of cuts: Crosscut, Miter cut, Bevel cut.

• Common types of cuts: Dado cut, Rabbet cut, Groove cut.

• Common types of cuts: Plunge cut, Scroll cut, Rip cut.

• Common types of cuts: Cove cut, Resaw cut, Kerf cut.

Miter Saw: T/F Do not allow the saw to reach full speed before cutting.

• True

• False

Miter Saw: T/F You must never clamp material while cutting.

• True

• False

Miter Saw: T/F Wood must be tight against fence and laid flat against table.

• True

• False

Miter Saw uses a 12 inch blade.

• True

• False

List the correct steps to using the Miter Saw.

• 1. Measure and mark the material 2. Set the saw angle and adjust the fence 3. Secure the material (clamp if necessary) 4. Start the saw and let it reach full speed 5. Make the cut and release the trigger after finishing

• 1. Set the saw angle and adjust the fence 2. Measure and mark the material 3. Secure the material (clamp if necessary) 4. Make the cut and release the trigger after finishing 5. Start the saw and let it reach full speed

• 1. Secure the material (clamp if necessary) 2. Measure and mark the material 3. Set the saw angle and adjust the fence 4. Start the saw and let it reach full speed 5. Make the cut and release the trigger after finishing

• 1. Measure and mark the material 2. Secure the material (clamp if necessary) 3. Set the saw angle and adjust the fence 4. Make the cut and release the trigger after finishing 5. Start the saw and let it reach full speed

Miter Saw: How far should your hand be from the blade while cutting?

• At least 6 inches away from the blade.

• Within 2 inches of the blade.

• Directly next to the blade.

• Touching the wood being cut, regardless of distance.

Bandsaw: Fingers must not reach closer than 1 inch to the blade.

• True

• False

Bandsaw: T/F Use light/even pressure while cutting.

• True

• False

One should never back out of a deep curved cut while saw is running.

• True

• False