CTE Portable Circular Saw Test

The saw blade should extend through the material being cut by ______ inches

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1

Material should be well supported when being cut with the portable circular saw to ______

• Keep it from falling over

• So the cut can be made quickly

• To prevent damaging material

• To prevent binding the saw blade and causing a kickback

To make a long straight cut with the portable circular saw .......

• Clamp a guide on the material

• Such cuts can not be made with a portable circular saw

• Move the saw rapidly through the cut

• Move the saw slowly through the cut so it can be guided straight

Before putting the saw down after a cut has been made......

• Unplug the saw

• Make sure the cover is over the blade

• Make sure the blade has stopped rotating

• All of the above

If the saw operator over extends himself/herself when cutting with a portable circular saw, what is likely to happen?

• The saw blade will break

• They will strain their arm

• They will get off-balance, fall & cause an accident

• They will cut through the power cord

When should a portable circular saw operator unplug the saw?

• After each cut

• When making adjustments to the saw

• When changing the saw blade

• When making ANY alterations, adjustments, or changes to the saw

What personal protection safety equipment should be worn by the portable circular saw operators?

• Safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, & gloves

• Safety glasses, hearing protection, & a respirator

• Safety glasses & hearing protection

• Safety glasses

The blade on the Portable Circular Saw should be aligned _______ when making a cut.

• On the waste side of the marking line

• On the marking line

• 1/4 inch away from the marking line

• 1/2 inch away from the marking line

What symptom will the saw operator notice when a cut is made to fast with the Portable Circular Saw

• Saw dust chips will be large

• The operational noise made by the saw will increase

• The saw blade will dull rapidly

• The saw blades RPM's will decrease

To make a plunge cut with the Portable Circular Saw the operator should______

• Uncover the blade and slowly lower the blade into the material being cut

• Rest the heel of the saw base on the material, uncover the blade and slowly lower the blade into the material being cut

• Rest the front of the saw base on the material, uncover the blade and slowly lower the blade into the material being cut

• Lock the into a stationary position, turn it on and raise the material into the saw blade