Portable Circular saw safety and operations

Front

The saw blade should extend through the material being cut by _____________ inches.

Back

1/4

Front

To make a long straight cut with the portable circular saw _______________________________.

Back

Clamp a guide on the material and move the saw at a moderate speed through the cut.

Front

Before putting the saw down after a cut has been made _________________________________.

Back

Make sure the cover is over the blade and make sure the blade has stopped rotating.

Front

If the saw operator over extends himself/herself when cutting with the portable circular saw, what is likely to happen? Options: Break the saw blade., Strain their arm., Could lose balance and fall causing an accident., Make a perfect cut.

Back

Could lose balance and fall causing an accident.

Front

When should a portable circular saw operator unplug the saw? Options: After each cut., When making adjustments to the saw., When changing the saw blades., Both B and C.

Back

Both B and C.

Front

Safety glasses must be worn at all times while using a portable circular saw.

Back

True

Front

The blade on the portable circular saw should be aligned _____________ when making a cut.

Back

On the waste side of the marking line.

Front

To make a plunge cut with the portable circular saw the operator should ___________________.

Back

Rest the front of the saw base on the material, uncover the blade and slowly lower the blade into the material being cut.

Front

The circular saw can be used to crosscut, rip, make angled, and beveled cuts.

Back

True

Front

Using your foot is an acceptable way to properly hold down the board being cut.

Back

True