Transcript Portable Power Tools

Portable Power Tools
Safety and Use
Portable Power Tools
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Cordless Drills/Drivers
Corded Drills
Random Orbit Sander
Dual Action Sander
Jigsaw
Circular Saw
Basic Rules
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Always wear Safety Glasses
Always ask Instructor’s Permission
Always secure the work piece
Always UNPLUG tool before making
adjustments or changing Blades
Always keep hands 2” from cutter or blade
Always use two hands on Tool
Always remove/tie loose clothes, hair, or
jewelry
Never cut used wood containing nails/screws
Cordless Drills/Drivers
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Make sure Chuck is tight and bit is properly
installed
Uses:
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Drill/Driver – drilling and driving screws
Driver – driving screws
ALWAYS use the lowest speed setting when
driving screws
ALWAYS use the highest speed setting when
drilling wood
Speed
Switch
Keyless
Chuck
Reverse
Switch
Clutch
Variable
Speed
Trigger
Corded Drills
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Make sure Chuck is tight and bit is properly
installed – must use a Chuck Key
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Drilling Wood or metal
ALWAYS use the lowest speed setting when
drilling metal
ALWAYS use the highest speed setting when
drilling wood
Never pick up the tool by the cord
Keyed Chuck
Reversing Switch
VS Trigger
Trigger Lock
Chuck Key
Keyless Chuck
Jig Saws
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Always keep base firmly against work
piece
Always secure work piece
Always use two hands to hold the Jig
Saw
Always make relief cuts when cutting a
small radius
Never pick up the tool by the cord
Trigger Lock
Trigger and
Speed Control
Keyless
Blade
Change
Orbit Control
Base
Dual Action/Orbital Sander
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Always make sure Sand Paper is securely
attached
Always keep sander flat on the work piece
Always allow weight of sander do the work
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NEVER use heavy pressure to “speed” up the sander
Always use the correct sand paper grit
Never hold tool by the cord
On/Off
Spring
Clip
Sanding
Pad
Random Orbit Sander
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Always make sure Sand Paper is securely
attached
Always keep sander flat on the work piece
Always allow weight of sander do the work
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NEVER use heavy pressure to “speed” up the sander
Always use the correct sand paper grit
Never hold the tool by the cord
Variable
Speed
Switch
On/Off
Sanding
Pad
Sand Paper for the Power
Sanders
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Sheet Sand Paper
• Dual Action Sander uses ¼ of a Full Sheet of
Sandpaper
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5” Disc Sand Paper
• Velcro or Hook & Loop
• PSA – pressure sensitive adhesive