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Miter saw safety and usage

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before use check that the blade is

a)

missing

b)

Installed correctly

c)

backwards

d)

dull

2.

When you are ready to cut make sure the saw does what first

a)

engages the stop

b)

saw blade comes up to full speed

c)

spins backwards

d)

is set for a 45 degree angle

3.

Make sure the material is not too _______ for the saw

a)

Thin

b)

wet

c)

thick

d)

dry

4.

Before cutting make sure the material is

a)

firmly against the fence

b)

at an angle

c)

loosely held

d)

on fire

5.

As a pre operational check, make sure what are in place and working properly

a)

Fence

b)

blade

c)

safety stops

d)

all of them

6.

Don't cut too fast. Don't ________ the saw.

a)

clear

b)

force

c)

stop

d)

relax

7.

You can cross your arms over the cut path if you are doing ______

a)

small cuts

b)

angles

c)

never

d)

supervision of someone else.

8.

You can walk away from the saw when

a)

After you finish cutting

b)

Once the blade stops turning

c)

if someone else needs it

d)

if your teacher calls you over

9.

The miter saw is designed to cut

a)

angles on material

b)

cross cutting

c)

Cutting smaller pieces

d)

All of the above

10.

Keep your hands out of the danger area of the miter saw by doing what?

a)

Cutting smaller pieces from a longer piece

b)

using a clamp to hold down the material

c)

asking a friend to hold it

d)

asking your teacher for assistance

11.

The safety guard can be removed if you need to

a)

cut larger pieces of material

b)

it is bothering you

c)

Never

d)

if you do not like the way it looks

12.

When cutting an angle make sure

a)

your hands are not in the danger area

b)

the fence does not interfere with the blade

c)

the blade will cut all the way through

d)

gather friends around to watch

13.

When cutting a long board you should

a)

have someone hold the board for you.

b)

use the miter saw with the long table

c)

Just let the board fall to the ground

d)

you do not cut long boards on the miter saw

14.

When are safety glasses worn in the shop

a)

Only when you are working on a project

b)

at all times

c)

when helping someone

d)

when asked to by the teacher.

15.

It is alright to leave tools out

a)

if you aren't the last class of the day

b)

NEVER. Put them away in the proper place when you are finished using them

c)

because someone else will put them away

d)

because that is what you want to do.

16.

When can you cross your arms across the blade to make a cut?

a)

Never

b)

When you are right handed and cutting a short piece on the left

c)

When you are left handed and cutting a short piece on the right

d)

On any cut as long as you are comfortable

17.

The piece you are cutting should be placed where?

a)

on the table and up against the fence

b)

on the table anywhere, you can hold it with your hand

c)

against the fence but you can hold it up if you need to

d)

longways but against the fence