This is a question with answer options. Goal: Prepare a miter saw to cut wood

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

Pick your answer from:
(1). Lift the blade guard with your thumb and sight down one edge of the blade to align your cut. Firmly hold or clamp the wood. Then suddenly release the blade guard and leave your hand to the switch to make your cut.;
(2). Lift the blade guard with your thumb and sight down one edge of the blade to align your cut. Firmly hold or clamp the wood. Then gradually release the blade guard and return your hand to the switch to make your cut.;...I think the answer is
(2).