Circular Saw Safety and Operations Test

Front

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

Back

1/4

Front

Material should be well supported when being cut with the portable circular saw to _____________ .

Back

to prevent binding the saw blade and causing a kickback

Front

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

Back

clamp a guide on the material.

Front

If the saw operator over extends himself/herself when cutting with the portable circular saw, what is likely to happen?

Back

Will get off-balance, fall and cause an accident.

Front

What personal protection safety equipment should be worn by the portable circular saw operators?

Back

Safety glasses and hearing protection

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

What symptom will the saw operator notice when a cut is made too fast with the portable circular saw?

Back

The saw blade RPM's will decrease.

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

What is the part of a tool that is used to hold or operate it? Options: Handle, Angle Scale, Anti-Kickback Clutch, Blade, Electrical cord

Back

Handle

Front

What is the correct answer from the following options: Electrical cord, Angle Scale, Anti-Kickback Clutch, Blade, Guard Lift Handle?

Back

Electrical cord