Portable Power Tools Quiz

An inspection of a portable power tool is required when?

• once a day

• once a week

• before use

• once a month

The workpiece should be __________ as you work on it with portable power tools.

• placed on a table

• Cleaned

• Clamped

• held by another student

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

• a. polish it with a fine steel wool
• b. recharge the tool's battery
• c. disconnect the power source
• d. inspect them for cracks

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

• a. trigger lock will not work properly

• b. saw will not cut cleanly

• c. guard protects you from touching the blade

• d. saw kerf will be too wide

Do not operate saw if ________ does not move freely and close instantly.

• a. Trigger switch

• b. Retractable Lower Blade Guard

• c. Lever for Retractable Lower Blade Guard

• d. Base Plate/ Shoe

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

What safety equipment are you required to wear when operating power tools?

• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Closed toed shoes
• All of the above

What should you do with jewelry and loose clothing before working with power tools?

• Push them back and out of the way

• Take them completely off

• Just be careful as you work

• Put the jewelry into the loose clothing

How do you clean up work area after using power tools?

• Sweep up saw dust

• Throw away scrap pieces

• Put away tools in their proper location

• All of the above

How do you change bits in a drill?

• Change the drill direction to "forward" and turn on power
• Pull out the bit and put a new one in
• Loosen the chuck, place a new bit, and tighten
• Drills can't change bits