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WorksheetsMiter Saw Safety
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is another name for the Miter saw?
Chop saw (Ironically we do not Chop!)
Table saw
What is the minimum distance should your finger's should be from the blade?
6"
3"
When does kick back happen?
When the blade grabs the material off the table, because the board is warped or twisted.
Board is not clamp down to table
Starting the machine to fast and low
all the above
How must the blade be held after the cut are finished and before the blade stops rotating?
release it to the up position
hold it in the down position
raise 1" above the stock being cut
pull to the out position
Hands or fingers never come closer than __________ to the rotating blade when operating the miter saw.
2 inches
4 inches
6 inches
8 inches
What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn at a minimum by a motorized miter saw operator?
hearing protection, eye protection and a dust mask
eye protection
eye protection and hearing protection
hearing and eye protection, dust mask and gloves
You must have the instructor’s permission to use the saw?
True
False
All safety guards must be in place before the machine can be operated?
True
False
Eye protection is required while operating the saw?
True
False
Your fingers should be how far away from the blade during operation of the miter saw?
6"
1"
1/2"
2"
What should be done with articles of clothing such as, drawstrings, jewelry, long sleeves, and earbuds when using the table saw?
Jewelry must be removed but it is Ok to wear earbuds and have drawstrings while running the table saw
Remove them
Have your partner hold them out of the way while you operate the saw
It is acceptable to wear them while operating the saw
The miter saw is used for ripping stock?
True
False
The miter saw is used for? (Multiple Answers)
Making angled miter cuts
Crosscutting stock to a rough length
Crosscutting stock to a final length
Square stock to a right angle
Hair should always be secured in a hat, bun, or in the most secure method possible.
True dat
False
Scraps should be put in the trash after each cut.
Yes, please clean as you go!
No, Mr. Stalter does the cleaning around here
The last ten minutes of class is the "Clean-Up Time".
True. Clean up all areas and not just your own.
False. Cleaning is something only other people do.
All loose clothing, hair, hoodie strings, bracelets, and the like should be secured or removed before entering the shop.
True
False
What type of cut should NEVER be performed on a Miter Saw?
Rip
Crosscut
Miter
Bevel
Can you cut aluminum on the miter saw?
Only if you have the correct blade.
Never
All miter saws cut aluminum
You just have to push down really hard
It is safe to cross arm on the miter saw
Safe
Unsafe
Hold the wood against the fence when cutting
Safe
Unsafe
_____________ start the blade while it is touching the stock (material you are cutting)
Do
Do not
All of the above
None of the above
Support long stock on the ends to prevent ______________
Binding
Jamming
Both Binding and Jamming
None of the Above
Where should the saw blade be aligned when making a cut with the motorized miter saw?
Left side of the marking line
Right side of the marking line
Waste side of the marking line
On the marking line
Check all material for foreign ________ before cutting.
objects
languages
countries
none of the above
The purpose of a "stop" when making multiple cuts with the motorized miter saw is to _________ .
hold the stock securely.
improve cut accuracy and reduce time required to make cuts.
reduce time required to make cuts.
get hands and fingers further away from the cutting zone.
When you approach the saw station, what should you do?
Turn on the saw to make sure it works
Clear away any trip hazards
Throw your material down on the table
All of the above
When you are done using the saw what must you do?
Vacuum the saw area
Lock the Saw
Move every back into place
Put safety glasses away
What is the safest, shortest, board length you can cut?
Eight inches (8")
Ten inches (10")
Twelve inches (12")
Fourteen inches (14")
How should the Miter Saw be positioned at the end of the work day?
Up
Down and locked
Down, locked and switched off
Ripping stock with the Miter Saw is safe if.....
using a dado blade
using an Allen wrench
using a ant-kickback kit
it is never done
To reduce the chance of kickback, all stock to be cut must be.....
Stacked in neat piles
Held tightly against the fence
positioned near the front edge of the table
held by a helper
The Miter Saw must be fed into the stock at.....
a fast rate
any speed
as slow as possible
a moderate speed
It is ok to start the saw while the blade is resting on the stock.
True, the blade is sharp and motor is quick
False, the blade needs to come up to speed.
When cutting material at angles, (mitered cuts) be sure the saw is locked at that angle.
True
False
