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WorksheetsCompound miter saw
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which operation should not be performed on the Compound Miter Saw?
Cut lumber to width. (cross cut)
Ripping lumber to length. (parallel to the grain)
Perform compound cuts
Cut miter joints
What is another name for the Compound Miter saw?
Chop saw
Table saw
Rip saw
Multi-purpose saw
What should you do if kick back occurs?
Release the trigger switch.
Step back from the machine.
Inform the instructor
All of the above
The compound miter saw cuts compound angles, miter cut and straight cut.
True
False
What is the margin of safety for the miter saw. (minimum distance your finger's should come to the blade?)
4"
3"
Differs from saw to saw.
8"
Make sure the blade is not in contact with the wood before turning on the machine.
True
False
What two pieces of PPE should be worn when operating the miter saw.
gloves
ear protection
safety glasses
all of the above
Which two cuts can not be made on a compound miter saw.
Circle cut
Compound cut
Cross cut
Rip cup
Miter cut
The amount of material a blade removes from the lumber when making a cut is called?
Blade curve
Kerf
Cut waste
Extracted waste
What part of the miter saw is pictured below?
Miter scale
Trigger switch
Blade guard
Fence
What type of cut is this?
Rip Cut
Cross cut
Miter cut
Compound cut
The miter saw is used for ripping stock?
True
False
Identify part number 1 in the picture.
Blade
Retractable blade guard
Fence
Miter Scale
Identify part number 3 in the picture.
Blade
Blade guard
Fence
Miter Scale
Table
Identify part number 4 in the picture.
Blade
Blade guard
Fence
Miter Scale
Turn table
Identify part number 6 in the picture.
Blade
Blade guard
Fence
Miter Scale
Table
Identify part number 5 in the picture.
Blade
Blade guard
Fence
Miter latch
Miter scale
The minimum distance your hands/fingers should come to the sawblade is called ______________.
Safety zone
Margin of safety
Miter zone
Safety circle
How is a miter saw sized?
By the maximum size of stock which can be cut on the machine.
By the horsepower rating of the motor.
By the diameter of blade used on the saw.
All of the above.
What is the purpose of the locking pin?
Locks the turn table to prevent it from rotating.
Locks the expandable fence in place.
Locks the blade in the down position for transport.
Locks the motor from turning when changing the blade.
