circular saw quiz

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

• 5/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1

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

• Keep is from falling over.

• So the cut can be made quickly.

• To prevent damaging the 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 on the line you want to cut.

• 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 the above.

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.

Safety glasses are worn while the saw is being used.

• Yes.

• No.

• N/A

The portable circular saw is held firmly in both hands before the switch is turned on.

• Yes.

• No.

• N/A

The portable circular saw is positioned so that saw dust and grit are thrown away from the operator and others working in the area.

• Yes.

• No.

• N/A

When the blade is replaced on the circular saw the electric cord is unplugged.

• Yes.

• No.

• N/A

To make a plunge cut with the portable circular saw the operator should ___________________.

• Uncover the blade and slowly lower the saw 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 saw in stationary position, turn it on and raise the material into the saw blade.