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Jigsaws

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.
a)
a. speed is set to Low
b)
b. power switch is in the Off position
c)
c. work has been clamped down
d)
d. lower blade guard is pulled back
2.

Before changing the blade on any portable tool, you should ________.

a)

turn it on

b)

unplug it

c)

put on dew rag

d)

text a friend for help

3.

The Jigsaw is best suited to cutting ?

a)

Long straight cuts in solid timber

b)

Straight cross cuts of solid timber

c)

Straight cuts in man made boards

d)

Curved cuts in timber & man made boards

4.

Which of these materials is NOT suitable for jigsaw cutting?

a)

Wood

b)

Mild steel

c)

Stainless steel

d)

Concrete

e)

Aluminium

5.

What might excessive vibrations in the jigsaw indicate?

a)

That you’re not holding it tightly enough.

b)

That the blade is not installed properly or the wheel is not balanced.

c)

That the power supply is faulty.

6.

When cutting materials that produce dust:

a)

consider using a fan to blow the dust away.

b)

consider brushing the dust away while you cut.

c)

consider wearing respiratory protection.

7.

Gloves may be required to prevent splinters.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

When using a jigsaw, what should be doing most of the work in cutting the material:

a)

your pressure.

b)

the blade.

9.

If you smell burning what should you do?

a)

Finish cutting quickly

b)

Go slower with the cut

c)

Stop and check the machine

d)

Stop and turn off power

10.

When you have finished cutting what should you do?

a)

Clean up

b)

Turn off power

c)

Put jigsaw in bench well

d)

All of these