Power Tools Flashcards
What is the Angle Grinder USED for? (1)
Cutting through high-tensile locks and chains allowing access into properties and structures.
What is the Cordless Impact Driver USED for? (1)
- Inserts and removes screws
What is the Cordless Drill USED for? (2)
- Drill holes
- Remove tek-screws
What is the CONSTRUCTION of an Angle Grinder? (5)
- Durable constructed metal housing
- Gearing system
- Guards
- Flanges
- Anti-vibration side handle
What is the CONSTRUCTION of an Cordless Impact Driver & Cordless Drill? (2)
- Plastic and metal body
- Removable battery
Cordless Drill = side handle attachment provides extra stability for left/right-handed use
How do you OPERATE an Angle Grinder? (5)
- Connect battery pack and check charge levels.
- Push lock-off switch forward then depress the paddle switch.
- Allow the angle grinder to run open to operating speed before applying it to cutting surfaces (limit the potential for grab and kickback)
- Release the paddle switch to stop
- Two-hand operation
How do you OPERATE an Cordless Impact Driver & Cordless Drill? (4)
- Remove battery : push buttons, slide battery
- Insert battery: slide battery inwards
- Push control switch to alter direction of drill.
- Pull trigger to use drill → varied speed depending on trigger depth.
Cordless Impact Driver = Insert driver bit into chuck.Pull chuck to release driver bit.
Cordles Drill = Insert drill bit, tighten chuck
How do you MAINTAIN the Power Tool(s)? (6)
- Visually check for excessive wear or damage.
- Remove the battery before cleaning → recharge or replace as required
- Clean all components thoroughly after each use
- Clean dust and debris from charger and tool ventilation slots
- Clean the housing with mild soap, a soft damp cloth and a non-metallic brush.
- Keep tool handles dry and clean – free from oil and grease
What are the SAFETY considerations for the Angle Grinder? (6)
- Don appropriate PPE/PPC → including safety goggles or other eye protection
- 2 hand operation
- Don’t overload the tool
- Check the disc before operating
- Keeps hands clear
- Discard damaged discs
What are the SAFETY considerations for the Cordless Impact Driver & Cordless Drill? (3)
- Don appropriate PPE/PPC → including safety goggles or other eye protection
- Always remove the battery pack before changing or removing accessories
- Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools
Where are the Power Tool(s) LOCATED?
Angle Grinder
MKV = NS Centre
Heavy = NS2
Cordless Impact Driver & Cordless Drill
Heavy = OS1