Question

1. where should the saw blade be positioned when cutting is completed and the operator is leaving the work zone?

a. up
b. down
c. in its safest position
d. either a or b

1. hands or fingers never come closer than ________ to the rotating blade when operating the motorized miter saw.

a. 2 inches
b. 4 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 8 inches

1. what personal protection equipment should be worn by a motorized miter saw operator?

a. hearing protection, eye protection and a dust mask
b. eye protection
c. eye protection and hearing protection
d. hearing and eye protection, dust mask and gloves

1. the purpose of a trial cut before making the actual cut with the motorized miter saw is to ____________.

a. see if the material is positioned correctly.
b. see if the saw is cutting properly and is set accurately.
c. see how the material will cut.
d. test the sharpness of the saw blade.

1. where should the saw blade be aligned when making a cut with the motorized miter saw?

a. left side of the marking line
b. right side of the marking line
c. waste side of the marking line
d. on the marking line

Explanation:

1. When cutting is completed and the operator leaves, the saw - blade should be in its safest position, which is usually up to prevent accidental contact.
2. Safety guidelines typically state that hands or fingers should not come closer than 6 inches to a rotating blade to avoid injury.
3. A motorized miter saw operator should wear hearing protection (due to noise), eye protection (from debris), and a dust mask (from sawdust), and gloves can also be beneficial for handling materials.
4. The purpose of a trial cut is to check if the saw is cutting properly and is set accurately, ensuring the actual cut will be correct.
5. The saw blade should be aligned on the waste side of the marking line to avoid cutting into the usable part of the material.

Answer:

1. a. Up
2. c. 6 inches
3. d. Hearing and eye protection, dust mask and gloves
4. b. see if the saw is cutting properly and is set accurately.
5. c. Waste side of the marking line