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WorksheetsPortable Circular Saw Safety and Operations Test
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
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 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.
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.
If the saw operator over extends himself/herself when cutting with the portable circular saw, what is likely to happen?
break the saw blade.
strain the arm.
will get off-balance, fall and cause an accident.
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 saw blades.
Both B and C.
What personal protection safety equipment should be worn by the portable circular saw operators?
Safety glasses.
Safety glasses and hearing protection.
Safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirator.
Safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator and gloves.
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 too 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 blade rmp's will decrease.
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.
Safety glasses are worn while the saw is being used.
Yes.
No.
N/A
Hearing protectors and gloves are worn when the portable circular saw is being operated.
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 has stopped rotating before the saw is laid down.
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
The electrical and extension cords are positioned away from the work being performed.
Yes.
No.
N/A
When the blade is replaced on the portable disk grinder the electric cord is unplugged.
Yes.
No.
N/A
The student can remove and replace the blade disk on the portable circular saw.
Yes.
No.
N/A.
The student can safely control the saw and perform satisfactory cuts.
Yes,
No.
N/A.
