Jigsaws

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

• a. speed is set to Low
• b. power switch is in the Off position
• c. work has been clamped down
• d. lower blade guard is pulled back

Before changing the blade on any portable tool, you should ________.

• turn it on

• unplug it

• put on dew rag

• text a friend for help

The Jigsaw is best suited to cutting ?

• Long straight cuts in solid timber

• Straight cross cuts of solid timber

• Straight cuts in man made boards

• Curved cuts in timber & man made boards

Which of these materials is NOT suitable for jigsaw cutting?

• Wood

• Mild steel

• Stainless steel

• Concrete

• Aluminium

What might excessive vibrations in the jigsaw indicate?

• That you’re not holding it tightly enough.

• That the blade is not installed properly or the wheel is not balanced.

• That the power supply is faulty.

When cutting materials that produce dust:

• consider using a fan to blow the dust away.

• consider brushing the dust away while you cut.

• consider wearing respiratory protection.

Gloves may be required to prevent splinters.

• True

• False

When using a jigsaw, what should be doing most of the work in cutting the material:

• your pressure.

• the blade.

If you smell burning what should you do?

• Finish cutting quickly

• Go slower with the cut

• Stop and check the machine

• Stop and turn off power

When you have finished cutting what should you do?

• Clean up

• Turn off power

• Put jigsaw in bench well

• All of these