====== Metal Chop Saw Clearance ======

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====== Tool Specific Instruction ======

===== Point out the following tool features =====


  * Maintenance tag
  * Power switch
  * Clamping blocks
  * Clamp angle adjust lever
  * Clamp wheel
  * Clamping guide poster

===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup =====

  * Demonstrate proper stock clamping and positioning of the blade for a straight cut
  * Demonstrate performing a straight cut
  * Demonstrate proper clamping of stock material for an angled cut
  * Demonstrate performing an angled cut 

===== Knowledge and Technique =====

  * Can describe proper workholding technique to prevent metal from getting caught and thrown
  * Acknowledges the risk of serious injury by deviating from the recommendations in the clamping guide poster.