Portable Power Tools

Safety and Use

Portable Power Tools

Cordless Drills/Drivers Corded Drills Random Orbit Sander Dual Action Sander Jigsaw Circular Saw

Basic Rules 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

Make sure Chuck is tight and bit is properly installed

Uses:• 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

Variable Speed Trigger

Speed Switch

Clutch

Keyless Chuck

Reverse Switch

Corded Drills

Make sure Chuck is tight and bit is properly installed – must use a Chuck Key

Uses:• 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

VS Trigger

Reversing Switch

Trigger Lock

Chuck Key

Keyless Chuck

Jig Saws

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

Orbit Control

Keyless Blade

Change

Base

Trigger and Speed Control

Trigger Lock

Dual Action/Orbital Sander

Always make sure Sand Paper is securely attached

Always keep sander flat on the work piece Always allow weight of sander do the work

• NEVER use heavy pressure to “speed” up the sander

Always use the correct sand paper grit Never hold tool by the cord

Sanding Pad

Spring Clip

On/Off

Random Orbit Sander

Always make sure Sand Paper is securely attached

Always keep sander flat on the work piece Always allow weight of sander do the work

• NEVER use heavy pressure to “speed” up the sander

Always use the correct sand paper grit Never hold the tool by the cord

Sanding Pad

Variable Speed Switch

On/Off

Sand Paper for the Power Sanders

Sheet Sand Paper• Dual Action Sander uses ¼ of a Full Sheet of

Sandpaper

5” Disc Sand Paper• Velcro or Hook & Loop

• PSA – pressure sensitive adhesive