Core Curriculum Module 4- Introduction to Power Tools Part 2

Guards on circular saws are an important safety feature because they protect ______ from contacting the blade.

• light

• nails

• wood

• hands

Circular saws have a fixed upper blade guard and a pivoting _________ blade guard.

• Plastic

• Lower

• Metal

• Removable

Saw blades that are tipped with ________ stay sharp for many more cuts than a standard steel blade.

• Aluminum

• Metal

• Carbide

• Titanium

A saw blade's ________ is the the amount of material removed and is equal to the thickness of the saw's blade.

• pitch

• kerf

• rotation

• speed

A jigsaw, also known as a _______, has a reciprocating blade that is useful when making intricate and detailed cuts.

• table saw

• keyhole saw

• band saw

• saber saw

What type of saw is used to make curved cuts in​ plywood?

• Saber

• Circular

• Chop

• Reciprocating

Which of the following saws is typically used in demolition​ work?

• Saber

• Reciprocating

• Circular

• Chop

__________ are commonly referred to as a SawZall.

• Jig saws

• Circular saws

• Band saws

• Reciprocating saws

Reciprocating and saber saws have many types and lengths of ______ depending on the material you are cutting.

• Speeds

• Blades

• Cords

• Handles

Always make sure that a tool's power switch is in the off position before _________.

• plugging it in

• making a cut

• removing it from its case

• buying it