NCCER - Power Tools (104 - 6th Edition)

NCCER - Power Tools (104 - 6th Edition) 1. Before connecting any power tool to a power source, it is critical to ️Confirm the power switch is set to OFF. 2. When using power tools, NEVER engage the ️Trigger Lock. 3. Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, it is important to ️Disconnect the power source. 4. The part of a drill that holds the drill bit in place is called the ️Chuck. 5. When using an appropriate bit, variable speed drills can be used like a(n) ️Screwdriver. 6. Before using a hammer drill or rotary hammer to drill into concrete, it is important to ️Review silica exposure standards. 7. A pneumatic drill is commonly used ️When electricity is unavailable. 8. Never use a circular saw that does NOT have an upper blade guard because ️Exposed blade poses a danger. 9. The most important maintenance on a circular saw involves the ️Lower blade guard. 10. When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to allow for the blade's ️Kerf. 11. Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called ️Jigsaws. 12. The coarseness of a bandsaw's blade is rated in ️Teeth per inch (TPI). 13. A power miter saw combines a miter box with a ️Circular saw. 14. Cross-cutting with a table saw involves cutting the wood ️To a specific length. 15. An angle grinder is used to grind ️Hard, heavy materials. 16. The grinder type BEST suited to sharpening worn edges on cutting tools is the ️Bench grinder. 17. The adjustable tool rest on a bench grinder should be positioned ️1/8 inch from the grinding wheel. 18. When using a grinder, two of the most important pieces of PPE are ️Gloves and safety glasses. 19. A type of grinder accessory that can be used to provide a stable surface for flexible sanding discs or buffing pads to rest against is called a(n) ️Backing pad. 20. A compact tool that operates by moving attachments back and forth at very high speeds is the ️Oscillating multi-tool. 21. A low velocity fastening system used to drive steel pins or threaded studs into masonry and steel is a(n) ️Powder-actuated tool. 22. Compared with powder-actuated nailers, electric and pneumatic nailers