The Portable power saw: how to use it safely

An instructional film on how to use power saws both in industry and at home. Shows how to select the correct blades, how to fit them properly and the proper safety precautions.

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Credits

Duration

00:09:50:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1982

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015521

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power tools

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Saws

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Power tools

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1982

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