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WorksheetsTech 2023 power tools study guide
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When using power tools, never engage the _____.
locking spring
booster
bit shank
trigger lock
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _____.
polish it with a fine steel wool
recharge the tool's battery
disconnect the power source
inspect them for cracks
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is _____.
released from the powder charge
reached in the hydraulic cylinder
detected at the trigger lock
applied to the drill bit
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for the blade's _____.
arbor
kerf
distortion
stroke
Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the _____.
trigger lock will not work properly
saw will not cut cleanly
guard protects you from touching the blade
saw kerf will be too wide
pneumatic drill is commonly used _____.
in areas where noise is a problem
to supply compressed air to de-burr pipes
when there is no source of electricity
for intricate detail work
A grinder can catch on rough material edges and shift around, especially when using rotary bits called _____.
burr bits
backing bits
kerf bits
saber bits
A good way to check the condition of the grinding wheel on a bench grinder is to _____.
exceed the maximum rpm rating
hold the tool rest against the wheel
induce vibration and monitor the wheel's response
perform a ring test on the wheel
The adjustable tool rest on a bench grinder should be positioned _____.
1 8 inch from the grinding wheel
1 4 inch from the upper wheel guard
1 2 inch from the lower guard
3 4 inch from the wheel arbor
An angle grinder is used to grind _____.
soft, porous materials
imperfections in wood
hard, heavy materials
nonmetals only
A power miter saw combines a miter box with a _____.
bandsaw
circular saw
reciprocating saw
saber saw
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of the saw is a _____.
miter saw
bandsaw
saber saw
circular saw
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.
speed is set to Low
power switch is in the off position
work has been clamped down
lower blade guard is pulled back
Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called _____.
band saws
saber saws
abrasive saws
worm-drive saws
A low-velocity fastening system that is used to drive steel pins or threaded studs into masonry and steel is a(n) _____.
pneumatic screw nailer
powder-actuated tool
air impact wrench
mini hammer drill
Special training and certification is required before using any kind of _____.
powder-actuated fastening tool
electrically powered tool
pneumatic nail or screw system
hydraulic lift or press tool
Before using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time, it is important to _____.
disassemble the nailer for inspection
load the nails into the nailer
ensure that a GFCI is in the power supply
read the manufacturer's instructions
If a pneumatic nailer is not firing properly, before attempting repairs be sure to _____.
adjust the compressor
disconnect the air hose
adjust the regulator
remove the booster
A power tool that is well suited for breaking up concrete during demolition work is a(n) _____.
saber saw
impact wrench
pavement breaker
powder actuator
A Porta-Power® is an example of a(n) _____.
electric tool
pneumatic tool
hydraulic tool
battery-powered tool
