Core Power Tools

Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called....

• band saws

• saber saws

• abrasive saws

• worm-drive saws

When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for blade's....

• arbor

• kerf

• distortion

• stroke

Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the....

• trigger lock will not work properly.

• saw will not cut cleanly

• guard protect you from touching the blade

• saw kerf will be too wide

A pneumatic drill is commonly used....

• in areas where noise is a problem

• to supply compressed air to de-burr pipes

• when there is no source of electricity

• for intricate detail work

Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is....

• released from the powder charge

• reached in the hydraulic cylinder

• detected at the trigger lock

• applied to the drill bit

Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must....

• polish it with a fine steel wool

• recharge the tool's battery

• disconnect the power source

• inspect them for cracks

When using power tools, never engage the....

• locking spring

• booster

• bit shank

• trigger lock

A grinder can catch on rough material and shift around, especially when using rotary bits called .....

• burr bits

• backing bits

• kerf bits

• saber bits

A good way to check the condition of the grinding wheel on a bench grinder is to....

• exceed the maximum rpm rating

• hold the tool rest against the wheel

• induce vibration and monitor the wheel's response

• perform a ring test on the wheel

The adjustable tool rest on the bench grinder should be positioned...

• 1/8 inch from the grinding wheel

• 1/4 inch from the upper wheel guard

• 1/2 inch from the lower guard

• 3/4 inch from the wheeel arbor