A miter saw is a circular power saw that is mounted on a frame
and designed to make accurate angle cuts. The saw blade and
motor are mounted on an elbow hinged arm, which is fixed at the
rear of the saw. When the blade is lowered in a chopping motion,
the blade cuts through the work piece, passing through a slot in
the base. The miter saw is sometimes referred to as a chop box.
The operator of a miter saw slides the head out over the work,
then lowers the blade into the wood, and makes the cut while
pushing the head back toward the fence. Most workers find that
this feels safer than pulling the blade toward them during a
cut, as is done with a radial arm saw. (Buildscape, article 105)
Point of Operation - The operator's hands may slip off the stock
while pushing into the saw blade. This may result in severe cuts
and amputations. - Severe cuts and amputations may also occur if
the operator's hand are too close to the blade during - Miter
saws must be equipped with a guard that protects the portion of
the saw a