Ps:1 Miter Saw Safety Exam
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.
- 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
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