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Self-Check Safety Quiz 26

Circular Saws

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-13 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
Before using a circular saw, you should
A)sand the stock.
B)check the stock for nails.
C)select an uncut piece of stock.
D)redraw the cutting line on the stock.
2.
When preparing to cut fiber cement, you should
A)mark a danger zone.
B)set up outdoors.
C)wear a respirator.
D)arrange to take several breaks.
3.
After you turn the circular saw switch on, you should
A)check the manual for safety instructions.
B)press the switch off and on.
C)make sure the blade teeth are sharp enough.
D)let the saw reach full speed.
4.
When changing blades on a circular saw, you should first
A)unplug the saw.
B)remove the arbor nut.
C)remove the guard.
D)check the saw teeth direction.
5.
One major possible hazard when using a circular saw is
A)losing your balance.
B)the danger of kickback.
C)dulling the saw blades.
D)holding the saw for several cuts.
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