Core Intro to Power Tools

A Porta-Power® is an example of a(n) _____tool.

• electric

• pneumatic

• hydraulic

• ac powered

A power miter saw combines a miter box with a _____saw.

• band

• circular

• crosscut

• saber

To prevent electrical shock, power tools should only be operated with the proper _____.

• bit for the job

• rechargeable batteries

• work surface

• GFCI

When using an air wrench, _____.

• keep your body stance balanced

• hold onto the compressor hose with one hand

• hold the impact socket a few inches away from the material

• use handheld sockets that are the right size

Drill bits are held in place by _____.

• augers

• chucks

• carbides

• grips

The angle grinder is used to grind ___

• soft, porous materials

• imperfections in wood

• hard, heavy materials

• nonmetals only

Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.

• power switch is in the OFF position

• speed is set to LOW

• work has been clamped down

• lower blade guard is pulled back

An example of an AC source of power is _____.

• a wall receptacle

• a battery

• air pressure

• fluid pressure

The first step when using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time is to _____.

• The first step when using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time is to _____.

• load the nails into the nailer

• check the air compressor

• read the manufacturer's instructions

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

• abrasive saws

• saber saws

• bandsaws

• worm-drive saws