Introduction to Power Tools 4.0.0 (4.11-4.19) Please Do Not Write on This Test MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1) A power miter saw combines a miter box with a _____. 1) A) circular saw B) saber saw C) crosscut saw D) bandsaw

2) Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____. 2) A) work has been clamped down B) lower blade guard is pulled back C) power switch is in the OFF position D) speed is set to LOW

3) Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called _____. 3) A) saber saws B) reciprocating saws C) worm-drive saws D) bandsaws

4) Never use a circular saw that doesn't have an upper blade guard because the _____. 4) A) saw will not cut cleanly B) trigger lock will not work properly C) guard protects you from touching the blade D) saw kerf will be too wide

5) Blades fall into two categories: , ______which must be sharpened regularly, and 5) ______. A) carbide-tipped / standard steel B) dull / sharp C) steel / aluminum D) standard steel / carbide-tipped

6) Saw size is measured by the ______. 6) A) power rating of the saw's motor B) diameter of the circular blade C) RPM rating of the blade D) weight of the saw

7) When you are cutting through wood with a circular saw, what should be the blade depth. 7) A) equal to the thickness of the wood B) 2" deeper than the thickness of the wood C) twice the thickness of the wood D) 1/4" deeper than the thickness of the wood

8) Worm-drive saws ______. 8) A) deliver much more rotational force than a circular saw B) have a motor that drives the blade from the rear through two gears. C) are almost twice as heavy as conventional circular saws. D) all of the above

9) The most important maintenance on a circular saw is at the______. Sawdust builds up and 9) causes the guard to stick. If the guard sticks and does not move quickly over the blade after it makes a cut, the bare blade may still be turning when you set the saw down and may cause damage. Remove sawdust from the blade guard area. A) lower blade guard B) handle C) upper blade guard D) depth adjustment

10) The difference between the power miter saw and the compound miter saw is that the blade on the 10) compound miter saw can be______, allowing the saw to be used to make a compound cut (combined bevel and miter cut). A) tilted vertically B) run at various speeds C) run in the opposite direction D) illuminated with light

1 11) A(n) ______cutoff saw (also referred to as a chop saw or cutoff saw) can be used to make straight 11) cuts or angular cuts through thicker materials such as angle iron, flat bar, and channel. A) left-handed B) miter C) abrasive D) saber

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.

12) Rip Saw Blade A) These blades are designed to cut across the 12) grain of the wood (at a 90-degree angle). Crosscut teeth cut at an angle and are finer than 13) Crosscut Saw Blade rip blade teeth. 13)

14) Combination Saw Blade B) This blade has large carbide-tipped teeth that 14) can make rough cuts through nails that may be 15) Nail Cutter Saw Blade embedded in the work. 15)

16) Nonferrous metal cutter Saw Blade C) This blade has carbide-tipped teeth for cutting 16) aluminum, copper, lead, and brass. It should be lubricated with oil or wax before each use.

D) These blades are designed to cut with the grain of the wood. The square chisel teeth cut parallel with the grain and are generally larger than other types of blade teeth.

E) These blades are designed to cut hard or soft wood, either with or across the grain. The combination blade features both rip and crosscut teeth with deep troughs (gullets) between the teeth.

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

17) When you are replacing a broken blade on a saber saw, look for any pieces of the blade that may be 17) stuck inside the collar.

18) The saber saw has changeable blades that enable it to cut many different materials, from wood and 18) metal to wallboard and ceramic tile.

19) Lifting the blade out of the work while the saw is still running is permissable when obstacles interfere 19) with the forward movement of the saw.

20) When cutting metal pieces with a saber saw, use a metal-cutting blade. Lubricate the blade with an 20) agent, such as beeswax, to help make tight turns and to reduce the chance of breaking the blade.

21) A reciprocating saw, regardless of the manufacturer, is often referred to as a SawZall® because it is 21) one of the most popular brands on the market.

22) The portable bandsaw cuts best at a high speed and can cut pipe, metal, plastics, wood, and irregularly 22) shaped materials.

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1) A 2) C 3) A 4) C 5) D 6) B 7) D 8) D 9) A 10) A 11) C 12) A 13) B 14) C 15) D 16) E 17) FALSE 18) FALSE 19) FALSE 20) FALSE 21) FALSE 22) FALSE

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