CIRCULAR SAW Circular Saw Q 1 List the

CIRCULAR SAW

Circular Saw Ø Ø Ø Ø Q 1 List the 3 guards guarding a circular saw blade. Ans The crown guard, riving knife & machine body. Q 2 What is the minimum distance a person should stand at the back of the saw extension table from the teeth of the blade ? Ans 1200 mm Q 3 When should you use a push stick ? Ans For anything less than 300 mm, the last 300 mm of a cut & for removing waste. Q 4 What is used on a dimension saw to prevent chipping of manufactured boards ? Ans A pre-scoring blade / spalling blade. Jennifer Byrne 2020 2

Ø Ø Ø Q 5 What device is used to enable boards to be ripped accurately on a dimension saw ? Ans A fence. Q 6 What is the Maximum distance the riving knife can be from the blade ? Ans 12 mm. Q 7 What is the function of a push stick Ans Prevents your hands from coming into contact with the blade. Jennifer Byrne 2020 3

Ø Ø Ø Ø Q 1 List the 3 guards guarding a circular saw blade. Q 2 What is the minimum distance a person should stand at the back of the saw extension table from the teeth of the blade ? Q 3 When should you use a pushstick ? Q 4 What is used on a dimension saw to prevent chipping of manufactured boards ? Q 5 What device is used to enable boards to be ripped accurately on a dimension saw Q 6 What is the Maximum distance the riving knife can be from the blade / Q 7 What is the function of a pushstick Jennifer Byrne 2020 4