Chapter 4 - Power Tools for Cutting and Shaping Part 1

Front

A power tool should only be operated by someone thoroughly familiar with its operation and safe use.

Back

True

Front

Only use a power tool for the purpose for which it was intended and with most of its guards in place.

Back

False

Front

Make sure that a power tool is in good working order before using it.

Back

True

Front

A safety device on a power tool should never be tampered with or modified.

Back

True

Front

To avoid damaging the plug when unplugging a cord, the cord, and not the plug, should be pulled.

Back

False

Front

A common hazard associated with power tools is electric shock, but by taking the proper precautions nearly all shocks can be avoided.

Back

True

Front

Before a piece of material is cut with a portable circular saw, should the material be checked for nails and other metal obstructions?

Back

True

Front

To prevent the portable circular saw from kicking back toward the operator or damaging the material, should the blade be allowed to touch the material before the saw is turned on?

Back

False

Front

A power saw should not be put down until the blade has completely stopped turning.

Back

True

Front

Only one hand needs to be used when operating a portable circular saw.

Back

False