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Tool Maintenance & Workshop Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct procedure when a power tool emits a burning smell during normal operation?

    Answer: Stop immediately, unplug the tool, and inspect for motor or wiring damage

    A burning smell during operation signals overheating, failing brushes, or electrical insulation breakdown — continued use risks fire or electrocution.

  2. For a workshop first aid kit, OSHA requires that the kit's contents be:

    Answer: Adequate for the hazards of the workplace and regularly inspected

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 requires that first aid supplies be adequate for the types of injuries expected and that they be checked and restocked regularly.

  3. When a jigsaw blade deflects sideways during a cut in thick material, the most likely cause is:

    Answer: A worn or inappropriate blade for the material thickness

    A blade that is too fine, too flexible, or worn lacks the stiffness to track vertically through thick stock and will flex sideways under feed pressure.

  4. Which measurement tool requires periodic calibration against a known standard to ensure ongoing accuracy?

    Answer: A digital caliper

    Digital calipers can drift due to battery issues, wear, or shock and should be zeroed and periodically checked against gauge blocks or certified standards.

  5. The recommended minimum distance between a grinding wheel's tool rest and the wheel face is:

    Answer: 1/8 inch (3 mm)

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 requires the tool rest to be within 1/8 inch of the wheel so that workpieces cannot be caught between the rest and the rotating wheel.

  6. When a belt sander's tracking keeps drifting to one side, the adjustment required is:

    Answer: Turning the tracking knob to tilt the front roller and re-center the belt

    The tracking knob tilts the idler/front roller, which steers the belt laterally until it runs centered on both rollers.

  7. Proper disposal of oil-soaked finishing rags is critical because they pose a risk of:

    Answer: Spontaneous combustion due to oxidation of drying oils

    Linseed and other drying oils undergo exothermic oxidation that can generate enough heat to ignite rags if they are bunched or stored improperly.