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WorksheetsCircular Saw
Total questions: 24
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 it from falling over
So the cut can be made quickly
To prevent damaging 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 of the above
If the saw operator over extends himself/herself when cutting with a portable circular saw, what is likely to happen?
The saw blade will break
They will strain their arm
They will get off-balance, fall & cause an accident
They will 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 the saw blade
When making ANY alterations, adjustments, or changes to the saw
What personal protection safety equipment should be worn by the portable circular saw operators?
Safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, & gloves
Safety glasses, hearing protection, & a respirator
Safety glasses & hearing protection
Safety glasses
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 to 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 blades RPM's will decrease
To make a plunge cut with the Portable Circular Saw the operator should______
Uncover the blade and slowly lower the 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 into a stationary position, turn it on and raise the material into the saw blade
What number is the ANGLE SCALE
(a)
What number is the BLADE
(a)
What number is the ELECTRICAL CORD
(a)
What number is the GUARD LIFT HANDLE
(a)
What number is the GUIDE KNOB
(a)
What number is the HANDLE
(a)
What number is the RETRACTABLE GUARD
(a)
What number is the RIP GUIDE LOCK KNOB
(a)
What number is the TILT LOCK KNOB
(a)
What number is the TILTING BASE
(a)
What number is the TRIGGER SWITCH
(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
On the picture of the portable circular saw, what number is the "base plate" located?
6
7
8
9
