Safety
When using power tools, never engage the?
a. locking spring
b. booster
c. bit shank
d. trigger lock
d. trigger lock
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is ?
a. released from the powder charge
b. reached in the hydraulic cylinder
c. detected at the trigger lock
d. applied to the drill bit
d. applied to the drill bit
A pneumatic drill is commonly used?
a. in areas where noise is a problem
b. to supply compressed air to de-burr pipes
c. when there is no source of electricity
d. for intricate detail work
c. when there is no source of electricity
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for the blade's?
a. arbor
b. kerf
c. distortion
d. stroke
b. kerf
Wheels used on bench grinders must not be operated in excess of their rated speed.
True
False
True
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must
a. polish it with a fine steel wool
b. recharge the tool's battery
c. disconnect the power source
d. inspect them for cracks
c. disconnect the power source
A Porta-Power® is an example of a(n) _____.
a. electric tool
b. pneumatic tool
c. hydraulic tool
d. battery-powered tool
c. hydraulic tool
Which of the following tools is a pneumatic tool?
A. Saw
B. Nailer
C. Sander
D. Pipe bender
B. Nailer
What type of saw is used to make curved cuts in plywood?
A. Circular
B. Saber
C. Chop
D. Reciprocating
B. Saber
A grinder can catch on rough material edges and shift around, especially when using rotary bits called ?
a. burr bits
b. backing bits
c. kerf bits
d. saber bits
a. burr bits
Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the
a. trigger lock will not work properly
b. saw will not cut cleanly
c. guard protects you from touching the blade
d. saw kerf will be too wide
c. guard protects you from touching the blade
A power tool that is well suited for breaking up concrete during demolition work is a(n)?
a. saber saw
b. impact wrench
c. pavement breaker
d. powder actuator
c. pavement breaker
The maximum operating pressure of a pneumatic nailer is typically ____ psi.
A. 150
B. 120
C. 100
D. 50
B. 120
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of the saw is a
a. miter saw
b. bandsaw
c. saber saw
d. circular saw
b. bandsaw
The adjustable tool rest on a bench grinder should be positioned ?
a. 1/8 inch from the grinding wheel
b. 1/4 inch from the upper wheel guard
c. 1/2 inch from the lower guard
d. 3 4 inch from the wheel arbor
a. 1/8 inch from the grinding wheel
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the
a. speed is set to Low
b. power switch is in the Off position
c. work has been clamped down
d. lower blade guard is pulled back
b. power switch is in the Off position
Special training and certification is required before using any kind of ?
a. powder-actuated fastening tool
b. electrically powered tool
c. pneumatic nail or screw system
d. hydraulic lift or press tool
a. powder-actuated fastening tool
If a pneumatic nailer is not firing properly, before attempting repairs be sure to?
a. adjust the compressor
b. disconnect the air hose
c. adjust the regulator
d. remove the booster
b. disconnect the air hose
Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called.
a. band saws
b. saber saws
c. abrasive saws
d. worm-drive saws
b. saber saws
A stationary grinder that has two wheels for grinding, removing rust and buffing metal is a(n)?
a. angle grinder
b. tandem grinder
c. bench grinders
d. end grinder
c. bench grinder
A good way to check the condition of the grinding wheel on a bench grinder is to?
a. exceed the maximum rpm rating
b. hold the tool rest against the wheel
c. induce vibration and monitor the wheel's response
d. perform a ring test on the wheel
d. perform a ring test on the wheel
A low-velocity fastening system that is used to drive steel pins or threaded studs into masonry and steel is
a(n) ?
a. pneumatic screw nailer
b. powder-actuated tool
c. air impact wrench
d. mini hammer drill
b. powder-actuated tool
Before using a pneumatically powered nailer for the first time, it is important to ?
a. disassemble the nailer for inspection
b. load the nails into the nailer
c. ensure that a GFCI is in the power supply
d. read the manufacturer's instructions
d. read the manufacturer's instructions
A power miter saw combines a miter box with a?
a. bandsaw
b. circular saw
c. reciprocating saw
d. saber saw
b. circular saw
Which of the following grinders is used to grind away hard, heavy material?
A. Angle
B. Bench
C. Detail
D. End
B. Angle