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WorksheetsMiter Saw Safety Test
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the name of the part labeled with the red arrow?
Base
Blade
Handle
Fence
What type of tool is shown in the image?
Table Saw
Miter Saw
Circular Saw
Band Saw
What is the function of the deadman switch on a miter saw?
It increases the speed of the saw
It locks the saw in place
It sharpens the blade
It kills power to the saw when the button is released
What is the function of the table locking knob on a miter saw?
To start the saw
To lock the table in place when a desired angle is set
To change the blade
To adjust the height of the saw
What is the part labeled with the red arrow called?
Table
Chair
Lamp
Sofa
Which of the following should you always wear when operating the Miter Saw?
Sunglasses
Safety Glasses
No glasses
Reading glasses
It is safe to wear sandals or open toed shoes when running the Miter Saw.
True
False
The Miter Saw can be quite loud when cutting materials and ________ protection should be worn to avoid hearing damage.
foot
eye
hand
hearing
Loose or dangling clothing or jewelry can get caught in the Miter Saw and cause injuries.
True
False
Make sure all ______ are in place prior to running saw.
switches
blades
guards
wires
If the blade guard is not working properly or returning slowly to its resting position do not use the saw and let ______ know.
the instructor
the janitor
a classmate
a maintenance person
Wait until the saw has come to a complete stop before making any ______.
marks
cuts
measurements
adjustments
Never place your hand ______ or in front of the saw blade.
beside
above
Below
behind
Always wait for the saw blade to come to a stop before reaching to get the ______ that was just cut.
table
saw blade
switch
work piece
Hands and fingers must be at least ______ inches away from the blade at all times when operating the saw.
6
2
4
8
Why should you regularly check the tightness of bolts and guards on a miter saw?
To make sure nothing is loose
To increase the speed of the saw
To make the saw heavier
To reduce the noise of the saw
When changing a blade on a miter saw, what should you pay attention to?
The color of the blade
The cutting direction and how the washers and nut go back on the arbor
The size of the table
The length of the cord
Do not perform any freehand operations, make sure the board is secure against the ______and______ every time you cut.
fence
wall
table
floor
Never cut small pieces because your hand will be too close to the saw blade and you could lose your grip on the small piece, causing them to become ______.
liquids
magnets
projectiles
invisible
Never cut round stock on the miter saw, it will spin in your hand and possibly pull your hand into the ______.
switch
table
handle
blade
Always make sure the blade has come to a ________________ before walking away.
complete stop
slow spin
partial stop
gentle rest
You should never place your hand where when running the miter saw?
On the material
On the handle
On the table
In the path of the blade
What should you do with long work pieces?
Support them properly to prevent tipping or binding.
Leave them unsupported to save time.
Let them hang off the edge of the table.
Ignore their position while working.
