Activity 3 – 24350 (v2) Identify, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects

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What are the consequences of selecting a poorly-fitting screwdriver bit when using a power screwdriver?

Ensuring that the jigsaw is held firmly down on the work helps the operator to maintain control of the saw and keeps the blade in the work.
When using a jigsaw incorrectly, what is likely to happen if the blade were allowed to come out of the saw kerf on the up stroke?

When cutting with a jigsaw, why is it important to have adequate clearance underneath the work for the blade?

A circular shape needs to be removed from the centre of a 12mm sheet of MDF. Describe how to cut out the shape using a jigsaw:

List THREE items of personal protective equipment that should always be worn when using either a jig saw or a reciprocating saw:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

The finer the set, the smoother the cut. True or False?

A round window is to be fitted into the side of a weatherboard house. What type of saw would be best to cut the opening in the wall?