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Circular Saw Do’s & Don’ts

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1. What is the safest way to make a cut with a circular saw?
Feed the material into the saw Take the saw to the material Push the saw aggressively to cut faster
2. What should you never do if your cut veers off line?
Stop and realign the saw Support the wood properly Force the blade back on line
3. How much deeper than the wood being cut should the saw blade be set?
1/2 inch deeper 2 inches deeper The same depth as the wood
4. What is the proper use of the blade guard?
Leave it open for deep cuts Remove it if it slows you down Ensure it returns to its proper position after each cut
5. How should you carry a circular saw?
Turned off, never carrying a running saw Over your shoulder while it’s running With your finger on the trigger
6. Why should faulty or excessively vibrating saws never be used?
They are hard to carry They can cause accidents like binding and kickback They cut too fast
7. Why is it important to support the wood being cut?
To prevent the wood from pinching the blade and causing kickback So the guard can be removed So the saw motor runs cooler
8. How should you operate the saw when starting a cut?
Push it as fast as possible Overreach to get a straight cut Let the saw reach full power and cut slowly and steadily
9. Following proper safety procedures will:
Greatly reduce the risk of serious injury Allow you to bypass regulations Eliminate all accidents
10. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and proper tool use?
SiteDocs Safety Corp The user/worker The tool manufacturer