Ps:1 Miter Saw Safety Exam

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This exam will test your safety knowledge for the miter saw. Note: This test is intended for use by members of Pumping Station: One, Chicago, only.

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1.

All adjustments shall be made to the miter saw:
- A.
  
  Prior to starting.
- B.
  
  With the blade in a full up position.
- C.
  
  With the blade in the extreme left position.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
2.

When operating the miter saw:
- A.
  
  Give the work your undivided attention.
- B.
  
  Always wear safety glasses.
- C.
  
  Keep guards in place and in use at all times.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
3.

Always hold the wood you are cutting firmly against the:
- A.
  
  Table.
- B.
  
  Fence.
- C.
  
  Fence and table.
- D.
  
  Pivot arm.
4.

When ready to cut, wait for the motor on the miter saw to:
- A.
  
  Come up to about half speed.
- B.
  
  Come up to full speed.
- C.
  
  Reach the appropriate speed for the job at hand.
- D.
  
  Reach neutral speed so the blade does not vibrate.
5.

The number one reason for miter saw injuries is:
- A.
  
  Inattention.
- B.
  
  Lack of proper training.
- C.
  
  Not wearing gloves.
- D.
  
  Working too fast while making small repetitive cuts.
6.

When should you cross your hands over while cutting on the miter saw?
- A.
  
  If you are left-handed.
- B.
  
  Whenever you feel the need to. It's safe.
- C.
  
  Never.
- D.
  
  To remove cut off scrap.
7.

When the cut has been completed through the stock, you should release the trigger and:
- A.
  
  Remove scraps from the table.
- B.
  
  Lock the motor in the up position.
- C.
  
  Move to the next cut.
- D.
  
  Wait for the blade to stop rotating before raising the arm.
8.

Make sure the arbor size and the blade hole size match.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

When replacing a blade on the miter saw, teeth at the bottom of the blade should point:
- A.
  
  Towards the operator and away from the fence.
- B.
  
  Away from the operator and towards the fence.
- C.
  
  It depends on what kind of can't you are going to do.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
10.

The lockdown pin (button) for the blade pivot arm is for transporting the unit.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False