WorksheetsSetting up and using a circular table saw.
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is the meaning of the abbreviation "AcoP
Approved code of practice
Approved code of product
Approved method of work
Approved case of practice
Which of the following reasons is why a start button is recessed?
to prevent accidental starting of the machine.
to prevent the machine being switched off before finishing the work.
to allow you to stop the machine.
to look more aesthetically pleasing in design.
The purpose of the riving knife at the rear of the cutting blade is to ?
to smooth out the cut sides of the timber.
prevent the timber binding on the cutting blade.
Cut the timber faster
Keep the blade from wobbling.
Which of the following are kinds of cuts that can be done on a circular table saw? (Pick 2)
Flatting
Deeping
Scarfing
Slicing
Which of the following regulations relate specifically to the use of circular saws?
PUWER
HASAWA
RIDDOR
COSHH
Which circular saw component is shown in the image?
Riving knife
Crown guard
Top guard
Blade shim
Which of the following would be considered a "fault" when using a circular bench saw?
Top guard (crown guard) close to the work-piece.
Rip fence pulled back during cross cutting of timber.
Lubricant sprayed on the bed of the saw.
Riving knife that has been fitted is thinner than the saw blade.
Which of the following is the component shown in the image?
Blade depth adjustment wheel
Back fence
Start stop switch
Top guard (crown guard.)
Which of the following is the component shown in the image?
Depth adjustment wheel
Back fence
Start stop switch
Top guard (crown guard.)
Which of the following is the component shown in the image?
Depth adjustment wheel
Back fence
Start stop switch
Top guard (crown guard.)
Which of the following should be the first action to take when a fault is evident on a machine?
Place a sign on the machine.
Isolate the power from the machine. (Turn it off and lock out.)
Cordon the area by putting up a security barrier.
Tell the maintenance operative.
Which of the following would describe what is known as "fixed extraction?"
A vacuum machine which is used to clean around the machine
A dust bag which is attached to the machine.
Ducting which runs to a fixed single point on the machine.
Open windows and external doors.
Which of the following would be the "primary reason" for providing extraction to a machine that produces wood dust?
To prevent debris from building up in the machine.
To collect shavings or saw dust to be recycled.
To keep dust away from the work-piece.
To create enough noise to prevent others from getting too close to the machine.
Which of the following guards would protect the user from coming in contact with the blade when "ripping" timber?
Shaw guard.
Top guard.
Bridge guard.
Cage guard.
How quickly must a saw blade come to a stop, when it is fitted with a mechanical brake, to be compliant with safety regulations under PUWER?
Within 10 seconds
Within 15 seconds
Within 5 seconds
Within 20 seconds.
Which of the following is considered good practice before switching on a circular saw after a blade change?
Spinning the blade by hand to make sure it does not catch the body of the machine.
Making sure the extraction is turned off.
Adjust the height of the out-feed table.
Remove the riving knife.
Which of the following should be first in the sequence of changing a saw blade?
Remove the riving knife
Undo the drive shaft/spindle nut.
Isolate the machine.
Remove the Top guard.
What dimension change would increase the "peripheral speed" of a saw blade?
Larger diameter
Smaller diameter
Thicker blade
Thinner blade.
Which of the following describes the term "Peripheral speed?"
The machine spindle speed.
The distance a given point on the perimeter of a rotating blade travels, (as expressed in meters per second.)
The total circumference of the blade.
The radius of the blade.
What would be likely to happen if a ripping blade (with a positive hook) is used to crosscut timber?
It would "grab" the work-piece.
It would cut slowly.
It would burn the work-piece.
It would cause breakout in the timber.
