Miter Saw Formative Assessment

Front

The Miter cuts compound angles, Miter cut and straight cut.

Back

True

Front

Which direction should you slide the machine when cutting?

Back

Slide out, push down and away from your body.

Front

Make sure the blade is not touching the wood before the _________________ is turned on.

Back

Machine

Front

What PPE should be worn when operating the table saw? Options: gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, both b and c

Back

safety glasses

Front

What is the purpose of the Miter Saw?

Back

To cut wood to length

Front

To make sure the wood does not jump off the table you should: Lay the board flat on the table and up against the fence, Clamp the material.

Back

all of the above

Front

When is it safe to remove wood scraps from the cutting zone on the motorized miter saw? Options: While the saw is positioned over material and ready for a cut to be made, 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

Back

while the saw is off and the hand is not on the On/Off switch

Front

You must have the instructor’s permission to use the saw?

Back

True

Front

Your fingers should be how far away from the blade during operation of the miter saw?

Back

6"

Front

The miter saw is used for ripping stock?

Back

False