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7th -
Professional Development
CTE Portable Circular Saw Test
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The saw blade should extend through the material being cut by ______ inches
1/8
1/4
1/2
1
- 2. Multiple Choice
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
- 3. Multiple Choice
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
- 4. Multiple Choice
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
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
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
- 9. Multiple Choice
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
- 10. Multiple Choice
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
- 11. Fill in the Blank
What number is the ANGLE SCALE
- 12. Fill in the Blank
What number is the ANTI-KICKBACK CLUTCH
- 13. Fill in the Blank
What number is the BLADE
- 14. Fill in the Blank
What number is the ELECTRICAL CORD
- 15. Fill in the Blank
What number is the GUARD LIFT HANDLE
- 16. Fill in the Blank
What number is the GUIDE KNOB
- 17. Fill in the Blank
What number is the HANDLE
- 18. Fill in the Blank
What number is the RETRACTABLE GUARD
- 19. Fill in the Blank
What number is the RIP GUIDE LOCK KNOB
- 20. Fill in the Blank
What number is the TILT LOCK KNOB
- 21. Fill in the Blank
What number is the TILTING BASE
- 22. Fill in the Blank
What number is the TRIGGER SWITCH
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