WorksheetsMiter Saw Exam
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following parts locks the saw at a bevel angle?
Which of the following parts is a vertical surface that supports the material that is being cut?
Which of the following parts locks the saw at a miter angle?
Which of the following parts is a horizontal surface that supports the material being cut?
Match the following parts with their descriptions
Miter latch button
Allows adjustment of the miter angle
Miter lock handle
Locks the saw at a miter angle
Table
Horizontal surface that supports wood
Miter scale
Shows what angle the miter is at
Fence
Vertical surface that supports wood
Which of the following cuts can the miter saw NOT make?
Crosscut
Ripcut
Miter cut
Bevel cut
There are two parts of the Miter saw that should be making contact with the material you are cutting, what are they? (Check all that apply)
Miter scale
Bevel scale
Identify the different types of cuts a miter saw can make.
When cutting, you should cut
Match the following terms with their definitions
Detent
A preset stop angle built into the saw
Miter cut
Cut that adjusts the angle to the table
Bevel cut
Cut that adjusts the angle to the fence
Compound cut
Cut that includes a miter and beve
Crosscut
Cutting across the grain of the wood
When cutting...
Why should the blade of the saw not be touching the material when the machine is turned on?
How long should you wait for the blade to get up to cutting speed?
Why should you not stand right in front of the blade when cutting
Reorder the following steps for adjusting the miter angle
Lift the miter lock handle
Push the miter latch button and set miter angle as desired using the miter scale
Push down on the miter lock handle
Reorder the following steps for adjusting the bevel angle
Loosen the bevel lock handle
Set the bevel angle to the desired degree using the bevel scale
Lock the bevel lock handle
When is it safe to walk away from the machine?
Which of the following should you never do while cutting?
How should you be standing when you use the miter saw?
Using the picture, what is wrong with this scene?
Arm is crossed in front of the blade
Wood is not supported by the fence
Wood is not supported by the table
The operator doesn't have goggles on
Using the picture, what is wrong with this scene?
Arms are crossed in front of the machine
The operator's sleeves aren't rolled up
The machine isn't plugged in
The material needs to be better supported
Using the picture, what is wrong with the picture on the bottom?
The material isn't properly supported by the fence and the table
The operator has their arms in front of the blade
The operator isn't wearing goggles
The blade is dull
Using the picture, what is wrong with the picture on the right?
The material isn't properly supported by the fence of the machine
The material isn't properly supported by the table of the machine
The blade is backwards
The operator is going to cut into the fence
Order the steps below for cutting a wide piece of material on the miter saw.
Slide the saw out
Start the saw
Push the blade down
Slide the saw in
Turn the saw off
While the saw blade is clamped in the down position
While the saw is off and the hand is not on the On/Off switch
While the blade is up
Your fingers should be how far away from the blade during operation of the miter saw?
6"
1"
1/2"
2"
