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It doesn t matter how much experience you have with the power tool or how quickly you can change the part. Drill bits and saw blades are the most common culprits. It only takes a moment to unplug the power source. If you are using a cordless power tool, you may want to remove the battery before you change anything on it. 

They work well if you need to trim your trees or cut them down for firewood. On draw back of chainsaws is that the cut is often ragged so there is a great deal of splintering. Circular saws are used for a variety of home improvement projects. They are very versatile, so it is a great choice if you don t want to have to purchase several saws that you only use occasionally. 

The on/off switch being in a location that isn t convenient or easy to get to in the event of an emergency is the most common complaint. With saws, the most common complaint for left handed people is that the blade is on the right hand side which makes it difficult for them to operate. The left handed individual has two choices hold it the wrong way and hope the cut ends up being straight or face it the other way around with the blade coming at you and the materials coming at you. 

However, each type of power tool comes with some great accessories. You will want to consider purchasing some of these accessories, especially if you plan to use your power tools often. In some cases, power tools are sold with an accessory kit. This is a great investment as it is often less expensive then purchasing individual accessories. 

It is also a good idea to use one that is lightweight. Some of the positions you have to use it in won t give you enough area to have both hands on it. You can choose to use a drill with or without a cord. The cord models are traditional, but cordless drills help reduce accidental falls due to tripping over the cord and possible electrocution. 

A respirator is recommended as well to prevent you from inhaling the dust. This is especially important if you are working at an angle where the dust is coming directly down on you, such as overhead sanding. You can also choose to purchase a dust bag for the sander. Wearing long sleeves is a good idea as well.