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WorksheetsMiter Saw Safety
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
How should the saw be held after the cut is finished and before the blade stops rotating?
Returned to the up position
Hold it in the down position
Raised 1" above the stock
Let go of the handle
When is it safe to remove wood scraps from the cutting zone on the miter saw?
When the saw is in the up position and your hand is not touching the handle.
While the saw is in the down position
As the blade is coming up
As soon as the cut is made so the blade doesn't hit it.
Hands and fingers should never come closer than _____ to the rotating blade when operating the Miter Saw
2 inches
4 inches
6 inches
8 inches
What is the minimum PPE to worn by the Miter Saw operator for short durations of operation
Hearing protection, eye protection, and a dust mask
Eye protection at all times
Eye protection and hearing protection
Hearing protection, eye protection, dust mask and gloves
Ripping stock with the Miter Saw is safe if.....
using a dado blade
using an Allen wrench
using a anti-kickback kit
No if. Never rip stock on a miter saw.
(in other words, never push the wood into the blade)
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 should be lowered into the stock at.....
a fast rate
any speed
as slow as possible
a moderate speed. Listen to to motor to tell if you're going too fast.
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
What is another name for the Miter saw?
Chop saw
Table saw
Radial Arm saw
Circular
What is the shortest piece of wood you can cut on our DeWalt miter saw?
1"
2"
3"
4"
Our Saw is called a Compund Sliding Miter Saw. What is the purpose of the sliding feature?
To speed cross cuts
To allow you to cut wider boards
To make cuts more precise
Add complication and expense to the saw
Which of the following is the proper proceedure when operating a SLIDING Miter Saw?
Turn the switch on. Lower the blade into the material, and push the saw backward and forward to make the cut
Turn the switch on. Lower the blade into the material, and pull the saw backward to make the cut
Turn the switch on with the blade in the material, and push the saw forward to make the cut
Pull the saw out to the fully extended position. Turn the switch on. Lower the blade into the material, and push the saw forward to make the cut. Leave the blade down until it stops.
The purpose of a "stop" when making multiple cuts with the miter saw is to _______________.
hold the stock securely.
make easily repeatable cuts and reduce time required to make cuts.
force you to stop between cuts.
get hands and fingers further away from the cutting zone.
We have two miter saws; the one of the left is the slider. The one on the right does not slide.
Which one should you use if both are available?
The LEFT one.
(The slider)
The RIGHT one.
(Non-slider)
Which two cuts can not be made on a compound miter saw.
Circle cut
Compound cut
Cross cut
Rip cup
Miter cut
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
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
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.
True or False: The wood that you are going to be cutting must have a flat edge that it is securely pressed against the fence.
true
false
In class it has been emphasized that the last thing that you should always do before you turn on a machine and begin to cut is to ask yourself:
where are my hands and fingers and where are they going?
will I have enough time to complete this task today or should I wait for next class
in which direction will the sawdust fly
is anyone standing too close to me
True or False:
The proper way to use the miter saw is to first make all of the necessary set-up adjustments and safety checks.
Then place the wood in position and hold it properly.
Next start the machine and allow the motor to come up to a full operating speed.
Then lower the blade onto the wood slowly cutting completely through the wood.
Next release the trigger to turn the motor off and wait for the blade to stop spinning before raising it back up out of the material.
true
false
Fence/moderately/blade
The miter saw, especially the sliding miter saw (on the left) has a lot of "recoil" that can be difficult to handle if you're not expecting it.
True
False
You're allowed to use the miter saws without letting the teacher know first.
No. Always give the teacher a heads-up
Sure, go ahead and use that deadly tool whenever you want without letting anyone know!
