14.4 V Cordless Master craft Reciprocating Saw

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14.4 V Cordless Master craft Reciprocating Saw

• By Hussein Ebrahim
• Monday, November 15, 2005

Objective To explain components of a
reciprocating saw and give details regarding
safety issues.
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Basic Components Of Reciprocating Saw.
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Basic Functions Of Components

• Trigger switch Activates saw which shifts back
  and forth.
• Lock Off Button Locks trigger switch and turns
  saw off.
• Battery Pack Contains 12 V battery which
  provides current that makes motor function.
• Saw Blades Component that cuts through object at
  a rate of with blade stroke of 7/8 0-3000 SPM.

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Two Types of Saw blades
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Safety Issues while using a Reciprocating Saw.

• Electric Shock
• Amputation
• Eye Injuries
• Hearing Loss
• Puncture Wounds
• Cuts and Abrasions
• Contusions/crushing
• Burns

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Electric Shock

• Improper grounding (removing the ground prong
  from the plug).
• Not unplugging equipment when changing
  accessories.
• Frayed cords.

• Pulling on the cord to unplug the equipment.
• Standing in water or wet surfaces.
• Not using a ground fault circuit interrupter
  (GFCI).

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Common Causes Of Injuries.
Amputation, puncture wounds, cuts, abrasions,
contusions and burns

• Removal of guards.
• Using damaged equipment.
• Improper use of equipment.
• Using the wrong tool.
• Hearing loss and Eye injuries. Not wearing the
  correct personal protective equipment (PPE) such
  as ear plugs or muffs for the ears and safety
  glasses, goggles or face shields for the eyes.

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Five Basic Rules To prevent Injuries.

• Keep all tools in good condition with regular
  maintenance.
• Use the right tool for the job.
• Examine each tool for damage before use and do
  not use damaged tools.
• Operate tools according to the manufacturers
  instructions.
• Properly use the appropriate PPE.

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References

• http//www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/docs/labsafe/HandPo
  werToolSafety.ppt
• http//woodworker.com/Dewalt_Drill.htm