ROODEPARK Mr. Swanepeol Year: Prep 1 Section: Woodwork Lesson 3: Electric Handtools Date:________________ Important information 1. When using a electric handtool 2. Electric Handtools Electric General safety rules The power cord should be checked daily for any damage The power cord must be placed away from the blades Never use a portable machine on a wet floor Hard shoes with rubber soles must be worn Moving parts should be kept away from any part of the body Power supply must be switched off while adjusting any machines Hold the machine firmly as indicated Use safety equipment to avoid injuries Assume a well balanced standing position with both feet on
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ROODEPARKMr. Swanepeol
Year: Prep 1 Section: Woodwork
Lesson 3: Electric Handtools
Date:________________
Important information
1. When using a electric handtool
2. Electric Handtools
Electric Drill
General safety rules
The power cord should be checked daily for any damage The power cord must be placed away from the blades Never use a portable machine on a wet floor Hard shoes with rubber soles must be worn Moving parts should be kept away from any part of the body Power supply must be switched off while adjusting any machines Hold the machine firmly as indicated Use safety equipment to avoid injuries Assume a well balanced standing position with both feet on the floor
Uses
Drilling of holes
Can be used as a screwdriver
Sanding with a sanding disc
Safety
Keep the machine secure using both hands. Remove the chuck key from the chuck before the machine is switched on. Make sure the equipment is tightly in the chuck. Smal pieces, to be drilled, must be clamped in a vice. Release the pressure on the drill just before the hole breaks through.
Uses
To remove sawing marks on rough wood and to plane it to a pure surface. To plane wood to required dimensions. Straight planing of long, rough edges and surfaces. To remove large amounts of excess wood.
Portable Planer
Safety
Wear safety glasses and the appropriate hearing protection. Disconnect the planer from the power supply before making any adjustments
to the cutter head or blades. Ensure switch is in off position before plugging in. Ensure that the blade-locking screws are tight. Keep hands away from the rotating blades. Check wood thoroughly for staples, nails and screws before using a planer,
Uses
Cutting of curves Cutting of short straight cuts.
Safety
Keep the power cord out of the way of the blade. Put the machine in the saw position before switching on the power. Disconnect the power supply when replacing blades. The machine must come to a standstill before it is put down.
Jig Saw
They are also known as finishing sanders. You can’t remove a lot of wood with this machine.
Uses
Final sanding of surfaces. Sanding between layers of varnish.
Safety
Keep power cord away from the sanding pad. Keep machine steady with both hands
Uses
Rip sawing Crosscut sawing Bevel sawing
Safety
Orbital Sander
Electric Skill Saw
Keep the power cord out the way of the blade. Place the machine in the sawing position before switching on the power
supply. Choose the correct type of blade for the type of work. Adjustments must be secured before work takes place. Disconnect the power supply when replacing blades or making adjustments. The work must be securely fixed. The machine must come to a standstill before it is put down. Use safety glasses Keep the machine steady with both hands
Uses
Edging
Grooving
Router
Clamp Example
Safety
Use safety goggles Disconnect the power supply when changing cutters. Hold the machine firmly in both hands while working. Ensure the work is securely mounted before starting the cut. The cutter must come to a standstill before the machine is put down.
Learner activities
1. Name the following Hand Tools.
Guide
Groove
Router
2. Match the term in column A with the correct numbers in column B. Draw a neat line between the corresponding options.
3. Name six general safety rules to take into consideration when working with Electric Hand Tools
