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Self-Check Safety Quiz 29

Miter Saws

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-16 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
To prepare yourself for using a miter saw, you should
A)wear eye and hearing protection.
B)wear a head covering.
C)keep a first aid kit next to you.
D)keep a sawhorse handy.
2.
Make sure the saw has
A)colored angle markings.
B)a comfortable handle.
C)a blade brake.
D)an extra blade.
3.
When putting the stock against the fence, you should
A)make sure the stock is new.
B)support the full length of the stock.
C)be careful when setting the stock.
D)keep an eye on the stock.
4.
Before changing the blade, you should
A)unplug the saw.
B)move the saw.
C)check the saw.
D)get a tray for loose parts.
5.
Miter saws are designed to cut in the direction
A)from the bottom.
B)from the top.
C)toward the operator.
D)away from the operator.
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