Portable Circular Saw Safety Test

1. If the portable circular saw has a three-prong plug, make sure each prong is in good working condition and _____________________________.

• is green in color
• not broken off or loose
• two prongs are loose
• the ground prong is missing

2. The blade guard must revolve up into the upper guard assembly ________________________.

• without sticking or binding
• when the switch is turned on
• at all times
• only when the blade moves

3. Check the blade for ____________________.

• the correct saw set
• kickback
• the correct color
• the proper cutting application for the job

4. Before starting the cutting operation, you should set the proper cutting depth at ____________________ the thickness of the stock you are cutting.

• 1/16" inch below
• 1/2" inch below
• 1/8" inch above
• 1/8" inch below

5. All stock must be supported so that the rotating guard ______________________________ during the complete cutting operation.

• will keep a straight cut
• will not bind and will move freely
• will keep the blade sharp
• will reduce saw dust

6. Place the saw on the stock to be cut ________________________________ and lined up with the cut line on the stock, before the power is turned on.

• with the blade clear of the stock
• with your hands holding the stock
• so the blade is touching the stock
• with the blade at least 5 inches from the stock

7. The portable circular saw is designed to cut _______________________ which can be squared or beveled from the top surface of the stock to be cut.

• only radius lines
• only 3 inch circles
• only 1/8" to 1/4" inch radius lines
• only straight lines

8. When using the portable electric power equipment, always check to see that you have ________________ to complete the job.

• ample length of power cord
• ample supply of blades
• enough stock
• enough support

9. Before starting you cutting operation, make sure the electric power cord will not come in contact with __________________________.

• the stock you are cutting
• the moving blade
• nails in the material
• scrap material

10. If the cutoff piece of stock is unsupported, caution must be used so that when it falls, the stock does not cause _______________________.

• injury to the operator
• injury to other students
• damage to the cut stock
• All of the above