Miter Saw

Compound Sliding Mitre saw

The Mitre Saw is ideal for making CROSS CUTS (cuts against the grain) of your stock. The width of the stock may be limited by the width of the blade itself.

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A. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES:

1. Keep all guards in place.

2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. (6")

   1. Wait until blade has completely stopped turning before raising the saw head and removing stock.

   2. Wait until the blade attains full speed (RPM) before lowering it into the stock.

   3. Make sure stock is positioned against the fence.

   4. Make sure saw is secured to bench or table before operating.

   5. Never cross arms.

   6. Use clamps or vice when you cannot secure the stock on the table and against the fence by hand or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade. 6” to 8”.

   7. Never cut “Freehand”.

   8. Never reach around or behind saw while in operation.

   9. Make sure to position hold-down clamps so that they do not interfere with operation of the saw. Make sure all clamps and locking mechanisms are secure and tight before cutting.

   10. Always support long stock to prevent stock from binding or jamming saw.

3. Have qualified instructor double check/or help with any concerns before starting up the mitre saw.

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Bank of Questions: (Miter Saw)

Missing words

1. Keep all __________ in place.

2. Keep hands out of path of saw __________.

3. Wait until blade has completely stopped turning before _____________ the saw head and removing _____________.

4. Wait until the blade attains full _________ before _____________ into the stock.

5. Make sure stock is properly __________ against the ____________.

6. Make sure saw is _____________ to a table or work bench before operating.

7. Never _______ your arms while operating the saw.

8. Use proper _________ when you cannot secure the stock on the table and against the fence by hand or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade.Never closer then ____” to ____”.

9. Never reach __________ the saw while in operation.

10. Make sure to position hold down clamps so that they do not ____________with the operation of the saw.

11. Make sure all clamps and locking mechanisms are ____________ before cutting.

12. Always support long stock to prevent stock from _______________ the saw.

Short answer Questions

1. What type of cut is the miter saw designed for?

2. Why should you never cross your arms while operating the miter saw?

3. What should you do with the stock left over after your cut?

4. What should you do if you notice the guard isn’t functioning properly?

Please state why each of the following represent a safety hazard.

1. Miter Saw isn’t secured to the table

2. Your stock isn’t resting properly against the fence

3. Lifting the saw before the blade stops rotating