Title: Demonstrate hand and power tool safety.
Course: Motorsports Technology I (20105-I) > Section: Using Tools

Demonstration should include the various types of hand tools (including specialty tools, fasteners, and measuring tools) encountered in motorsports technology including, but not limited to, the following:

- common end wrenches
- socket set components
- wrenches
- screwdrivers
- pliers
- hammers
- punches and chisels
- specialty cutting tools (e.g., hacksaw, tubing cutter, hand reamer, file)
- specialty electrical system tools (e.g., volt/ohmmeter, dwell/tachometer, continuity tester, timing light, remote starter switch)
- battery specialty tools (e.g., cable puller, post and terminal cleaner, battery lifting or carrying strap)
- lubrication specialty tools (e.g., transmission funnel, oil filter wrench, grease gun)
- other miscellaneous specialty tools (e.g., air nozzles, C-clamp, puller set, pressure gauge, screw extractor)
- automotive fasteners (e.g., taps, dies, nuts, bolts, studs)
- automotive measuring tools (e.g., outside and inside micrometers, Plastigauge, dial indicator tool, feeler gauge, vernier caliper, depth micrometer)

Demonstration should also include the various types of power tools (including pneumatic and electric tools)

- air impact gun
- air hammer
- air ratchet
- air drill
- tire burnishing tool
- drop light
- electric drill
- grinding equipment.

Demonstration also should follow manufacturers' instructions and government regulations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is maintenance of tools important?
- Why is it important to use the right tool for the right job?
- What are some good tool usage habits?
- Why is it important to lubricate air tools?