Changing a circular saw blade

Which legislation covers the provision of work equipment regulations for circular saws?

• Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)

• The Provision of Work Equipment Regulations 2002 (PUWER)

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Machinery Safety Regulations

What does ACoP stand for in the context of safety legislation for circular saws?

• Approved Code of Practice

• Advanced Code of Practice

• Authorized Code of Practice

• Accredited Code of Practice

What should be done before any maintenance is carried out on a saw?

• The machine has stopped

• The machine is running

• The machine is isolated and locked

• A sign has been placed on the machine warning ‘Do not operate. Maintenance in progress’

What should be done to the machine before maintenance to ensure safety?

• The machine is running

• The machine is isolated and locked

• The machine is unplugged

• The machine is covered

What sign should be placed on the machine before maintenance?

• ‘Do not touch. Maintenance in progress’

• ‘Do not operate. Maintenance in progress’

• ‘Do not use. Maintenance in progress’

• ‘Do not move. Maintenance in progress’

Why might you need to change a saw blade?

• The teeth have become damaged or blunt.

• The saw is too heavy.

• The handle is broken.

• The saw is too old.

What is one reason for changing a saw blade?

• The teeth require cleaning of resin build-up.

• The saw is too light.

• The handle is too short.

• The saw is too new.

Which of the following is a reason to change a saw blade?

• The type of material being cut.

• The saw is too expensive.

• The handle is too long.

• The saw is too cheap.

When might you need a different type of saw blade?

• The type of cutting process requires a different type of blade.

• The saw is too colorful.

• The handle is too smooth.

• The saw is too noisy.

What is the saw blade mounted on?

• A. A spindle

• B. A flange

• C. A nut

• D. A drive pin