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Miter Saw Formative Assessment

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Miter cuts compound angles, Miter cut and straight cut.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Which direction should you slide the machine when cutting?
a)
Slide out, push down and  away from your from the body
b)
Push down and pull backward the body
3.
Make sure the blade is not touching the wood before the _________________ is turned on.
a)
Blade
b)
Switch
c)
Machine
4.
What PPE should be worn when operating the table saw
a)
gloves
b)
ear protectors
c)
safety glasses
d)
both b and c
5.
What is the purpose of the Miter Saw?
a)
To cut wood to length
b)
To rip wood
6.
To make sure the wood does not jump off the table you should
a)
Lay the board flat on the table and up against the fence.
b)
Clamp the material
c)
all of the above
7.
When is it safe to remove wood scraps from the cutting zone on the motorized miter saw?
a)
While the saw is positioned over material and ready for a cut to be made
b)
while the saw blade is clamped in the down position
c)
while the saw is off and the hand is not on the On/Off switch
d)
while the blade is up
8.

You must have the instructor’s permission to use the saw?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Your fingers should be how far away from the blade during operation of the miter saw?

a)

6"

b)

1"

c)

1/2"

d)

2"

10.

The miter saw is used for ripping stock?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The miter saw is used for? (Multiple Answers)

a)

Making angled miter cuts

b)

Crosscutting stock to a rough length

c)

Crosscutting stock to a final length

d)

Square stock to a right angle

12.

When cutting on the miter saw, the stock should be placed?

a)

Your right hand is on the stock and left hand on the handle

b)

It does not matter where your hands are positioned

c)

Your left hand is on the stock and right hand on the handle or vice versa. (Never cross your arms)

d)

Your partner holds the stock while you use both hands on the handle

13.

Identify number 1 in the picture.

a)

Blade

b)

Blade guard

c)

Fence

d)

Miter Scale

e)

On/Off Switch

14.

Identify number 2 in the picture.

a)

Blade

b)

Blade guard

c)

Fence

d)

Miter Scale

e)

On/Off Switch

15.

Identify number 3 in the picture.

a)

Blade

b)

Blade guard

c)

Fence

d)

Miter Scale

e)

Table

16.

Identify number 4 in the picture.

a)

Blade

b)

Blade guard

c)

Fence

d)

Miter Scale

e)

Table

17.

Identify number 6 in the picture.

a)

Blade

b)

Blade guard

c)

Fence

d)

Miter Scale

e)

Table

18.

Identify number 5 in the picture.

a)

Blade

b)

Blade guard

c)

Fence

d)

Miter latch/lock

e)

Miter scale