Title: Demonstrate the safe use of power tools.
Course: Agricultural Production Technology (18301-I) > Section: Applying Safety Practices for Carpentry and Metalworking in Agriculture

Demonstration should include types of power tools encountered in agricultural mechanics.

Demonstration should emphasize the correct use, hazards, precautions, and maintenance procedures associated with each, in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and government regulations. Power tools could be air-, battery-, or electric-powered and may include

- drills
- circular saws
- jig saws
- miter saws
- sanders
- impact drivers
- bench and portable grinders.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of a dead-man switch and/or kill switch on power tools?
- What is the purpose of an emergency stop (e-stop) or emergency power off (EPO) on power tools?
- How should adjustments be made to power tools?
- Why is training on the use of a power tool necessary before use?
- Where can an operator go to find a manual if there is not one with the tool itself?