Activity sheet 4 - 24350 (v2) Identify, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects

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What safety precautions should be taken before replacing a blade or making adjustments to a power saw?

The dotted line on the drawing below indicates the line to be cut.

(i) Identify the supporting features needed to ensure a clean and safe cut:

(ii) Describe what would happen if any of the supports were omitted:

Add a sketch to enhance your explanation:

Why is it necessary to hold a portable circular saw firmly with both hands?

What are the potential consequences of using a saw with a faulty or missing lower guard?

Never force the saw. Let the blade do the cutting. Does forcing the cut speed up your productivity?

How does the portable saw differ from the bench model in this regard?

What are the possible consequences of placing a saw down on an exposed blade?

Identify and list SIX safety rules applicable to the use of portable circular saws:

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