Design and Technology Topic
Power Tools
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Study focus - 3 things
- Power tools use electricity, batteries, or compressed air to make work faster
- Common power tools must be used with correct safety rules
- Choose the tool based on the job, material, and risk
Section 1What power tools are
Power tools are tools powered by electricity, batteries, or compressed air instead of only hand force. They can cut, drill, sand, grind, or fasten materials. Watch out: because they are powerful, they can cause injury quickly if misused.
Section 2Common power tools
Common examples include electric drill, jigsaw, circular saw, sander, grinder, and cordless screwdriver. Each tool has a specific job. Here's the trick: never choose a tool just because it is available; choose it because it suits the task.
Section 3Safety rules
Wear suitable personal protective equipment, keep guards in place, secure the workpiece, check cords or batteries, and keep hands away from moving parts. In a school workshop, wait for teacher permission before using any power tool.
Section 4Care and control
Use the correct bit, blade, or attachment. Let the tool reach speed before cutting or drilling, and switch it off before changing parts. In plain words, control the tool; do not let the tool control you.
Examples
Which power tool would you use to make a hole for a screw?
An electric drill is suitable because it is designed for drilling holes and driving screws with the correct bit.
A student in a school workshop wants to sand a wooden project without clamping it. What is unsafe?
The workpiece should be secured before using the sander. Loose material can slip and cause injury or damage.
Now let's water it
Session runs notes to flashcards to quiz back-to-back.