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WorksheetsJigsaws
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Before changing the blade on any portable tool, you should ________.
turn it on
unplug it
put on dew rag
text a friend for help
The Jigsaw is best suited to cutting ?
Long straight cuts in solid timber
Straight cross cuts of solid timber
Straight cuts in man made boards
Curved cuts in timber & man made boards
Which of these materials is NOT suitable for jigsaw cutting?
Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Concrete
Aluminium
What might excessive vibrations in the jigsaw indicate?
That you’re not holding it tightly enough.
That the blade is not installed properly or the wheel is not balanced.
That the power supply is faulty.
When cutting materials that produce dust:
consider using a fan to blow the dust away.
consider brushing the dust away while you cut.
consider wearing respiratory protection.
Gloves may be required to prevent splinters.
True
False
When using a jigsaw, what should be doing most of the work in cutting the material:
your pressure.
the blade.
If you smell burning what should you do?
Finish cutting quickly
Go slower with the cut
Stop and check the machine
Stop and turn off power
When you have finished cutting what should you do?
Clean up
Turn off power
Put jigsaw in bench well
All of these
