Power Tool Safety
What type of clothing should you avoid while using power tools?
Avoid loose fitting clothing
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
How do you select a saw?
Material being used
What reasons do pipefitters use portable grinders
beveling pipe (cleaning scale, griding away welding splatter)
What are 3 things a pipe threading machine does?
Cut, Ream, and Thread
When should should you inspect power tools?
inspect power tools before each use.
When should you use a power tool with a damaged power tool.
Never
What power tool do you use when cutting pipe 4" and smaller?
Portable Band saw
What is an angle ground on the end of a pipe?
bevel
While the die is cutting when should it be flooded with oil?
All times
Make sure the power tool is in what position before starting
The off position
What label does every power cord have.
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
What is the 2 most common types of abrasive saw?
Demo and chop
What is a unit of power equal to 745.7 watts or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute?
horse-power (hp)
What is a gear threader also known as?
a mule
Make sure to what before replacing or changing a blade on a power tool?
turn off the power tool
Pinch and damage the cord
The main difference between a demo and chop saw is that one is mounted on a base. Which one is mounted on a base?
chop saw
What are two ways a portable grinder can be powered?
electrically or pneumatically powered
What part of the threading machine holds the piece of work tightly in place?
Chuck
Most power tools eject material which can cause eye damage. What type of safety glasses should you wear.
z87-plus rated
Extension cords on the ground can be be a safety hazard how?
Tripping Hazard
How are saw blades chosen?
Based on the material being used.
What kind of material should a wire brush be made out of when using stainless steel material?
Stainless steel
How much should you ream the pipe?
Just long enough to remove the burrs. (do not over ream)