Portable Reciprocating Saw Safety Flashcard

Front

Be sure not to over reach or get off balance because it can cause

Back

An accident or injury, Produce a bad cut, Break the saw blade

Front

Be sure you check for clearance ___________ to keep from cutting into material you do not want to cut.

Back

Under the material where you are going to cut

Front

Before laying the saw down after making a cut, what should you do?

Back

Make sure the blade has stopped moving.

Front

Binding the saw blade may _________ the blade.

Back

Overheat, Break, Bend

Front

Due to the long blades often being used, the reciprocating saw should not be used near other people because

Back

There is no guard for the protruding blade

Front

If the reciprocating saw requires a lot of force to cut, you should

Back

Change the blade

Front

Material should be well supported and clamped when being cut by the reciprocating saw

Back

To prevent the material from moving and binding the saw blade

Front

Personal protective equipment for the reciprocating saw includes: Safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves; Safety glasses; Safety glasses and hearing protection; Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and respirator

Back

Safety glasses and hearing protection

Front

The blade on the reciprocating saw should be aligned ____________ when making a cut.

Back

on the waste side of the marking line

Front

The variable speed control should be set to a ______ setting for wood.

Back

Fast