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WorksheetsSaw Safety and Operation Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
If a dust collection system is available, what should you do before cutting?
Ignore it unless cutting hardwood
Make sure it is turned on
Use a shop vacuum instead
Only use it for long cuts
When using the saw for extended periods without a dust collection system, what should you wear?
Safety glasses only
Ear protection
Dust mask or respirator
Welding shield
Before starting the machine, what should you clear away from the work area?
Just sawdust
Tools, wood scraps, grease, and debris
Only large wood remnants
Extra clamps
What should you check before using the saw blade?
That it is sharp
That it is clean
That it has no missing teeth or cracks
That it is perfectly shiny
In damp situations, what must be used with the saw?
Extension cord
Waterproof gloves
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Wooden platform
What must be true before operating the saw?
It is set on the floor
It is secured to a table or stand
It is balanced on a piece of lumber
It is supported by clamps only
What should you always do with the workpiece to prevent kickback?
Support the material properly
Keep it loose
Lift it slightly off the table
Hold it only with one hand
What should you check regarding the power cord?
That it is clean
That it isn’t tangled
That it isn’t damaged and is out of the way
That it is taped to the table
The compound sliding miter saw is designed only for:
Ripping material
Crosscutting material
Cutting curves
Cutting metal
Before making service adjustments or repairs, what should you do?
Unplug/disconnect the electrical supply
Turn the saw upside down
Lock the saw blade down
Tighten the blade
If you have doubts about saw use or setup, what should you do?
Guess carefully
Ask your instructor before operating
Ask a classmate
Read the manual later
Before making a cut, what must be verified?
That the saw blade is sharp
That the saw is adjusted to correct miter and bevel settings
That the fence is clamped
That the saw table is clean
How should material be held during a cut?
Securely clamped or held firmly against the fence
With one hand only
By resting it loosely on the table
By stacking it with other pieces
How should bowed or warped stock be handled?
Cut it as is
Clamp it to the saw table before cutting
Straighten it with your hands
Cut it in smaller pieces first
What helps speed up multiple cuts of the same size?
Cutting without measuring
Using a helper
Clamping a stop block on the saw table
Guessing each cut
When standing to the left of the saw blade, which hand should turn on the saw and pull the handle down?
Left hand
Right hand
Either hand
Both hands
How far should hands be kept away from the blade at all times?
2 inches
4 inches
8 inches
12 inches
Where should the cut be made in relation to the line?
In the center
On the waste side of the line
Slightly before the line
Directly on the line
When cutting long stock, how should it be supported?
By hand only
With a helper or support stand
Letting it hang off the side
By stacking other wood under it
What is the correct procedure for starting a cut?
Push saw back first, then down
Pull saw all the way out, pull trigger, lower blade, then push back
Start cutting immediately
Lower saw halfway before turning it on
If the saw kicks back, what should you do?
Release it immediately
Lift it quickly
Hold it firmly down, release trigger, and wait for blade to stop
Keep pressing forward
After completing a cut, what is the proper sequence?
Raise blade immediately
Hold blade down, release trigger, wait for blade to stop, then raise blade
Turn off saw after raising blade
Lift blade while still spinning
When can scrap material be removed from the cut zone?
Anytime
When the blade is still spinning slowly
Only after the blade has completely stopped
With a stick while cutting
When finished with the saw, what should you do?
Walk away
Lock saw head in down position and clean work area
Leave blade raised for easy access
Store scrap wood on the saw table
