Technical Training Institute- Chumey Ministry of Education and Skill Development Department of Workforce planning and Skill Development
Change Circular/Miter saw Blade &Operation
Objectives 1. Explain the safety precaution of portable circular saw 2. State function of the circular saw 3. Describe the parts of the circular saw 4. Explain types of circular saw blade
1. How to measures safety? While changing a circular blade and during Operation Disconnect the Power Wear Safety gloves
1. How to measures safety? Wear Safety goggles and ear muff Wear Apron
1. How to measures safety? I AM READY To Do my Job
2. State function of the circular saw It is used to cut wood, metal, or plastic depending on the blade.
3. Parts of the Circular saw
3. Parts of the Circular saw Bevel adjustment: It is used for adjusting the bevel angle while cutting the objects. Base Plate: It act as a guide when moving it along the object. Blade guide : This protects accidental contact from the blade and prevents debris from scattering all over the place.
3. Parts of the Circular saw 4. Height adjustment: It is used to maintain height of the blade to the required cutting thickness. 5. Trigger switch : It is used to turn on/off the machine using the trigger. 6. Handle: The handle is used to hold while sawing. 7. Blade : The blade needs to be of specific size.
4. Types of Circular Saw A) Ripping Saw blade: This blade is specifically designed to get a smooth, clean and safe cut when cutting in the same direction along with the timber grain.
4. Types of Circular Saw B) Combination Saw blade: A combination blade is designed to cut both rips and crosscuts.
4. Types of Circular Saw C) Crosscut Saw blade: These blades achieve a smooth, clean and safe cut when cutting the timber grain.
4. Types of Circular Saw D) Carbide tips blade: These blades have carbide tips attached to the teeth.