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Self-Check Safety Quiz 30

Jigsaws and Reciprocating Saws

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-17 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.
To prepare yourself to work with the jigsaw, you should
A)learn first aid.
B)wear bright-colored safety gear.
C)wear shoulder pads.
D)remove loose jewelry.
2.
Set up the material to be cut by
A)sanding it.
B)clamping it.
C)setting it on scrap material.
D)setting it on a work surface.
3.
Check under the workpiece before cutting to avoid
A)scratching the material.
B)cutting the wrong side.
C)cutting wires or obstructions.
D)using the wrong work surface.
4.
The jigsaw has a straight blade attachment that moves
A)forward.
B)backward.
C)back and forth.
D)up and down.
5.
During cutting, the part of the saw that should be kept firmly against the material is the
A)baseplate.
B)guard.
C)housing.
D)front of the saw.
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