Module-2 Hand Tools

Identify different hand tools used in workshops Understand the basic functions and types of hand tools. Be aware of workshop tools safety rules.

 Introduction Common Tools

1.Screwdrivers 2.Wire Strippers 3.Side Cutters 4.Wire Crimpers

Hand Tools Safety Class and Lab Activities

Hand tools applications

1.Screwdrivers (Purpose):

insert and tighten screws

loosen and remove screws

Screwdrivers (Types): identified by the shape of their head into different types.

2.Wire strippers (purpose): are small, handheld devices used to strip the insulation from electric wires.

Wire strippers (types): manual and automatic

Strip wire with automatic stripper (video)

Activity 3: How to use wire strippers

Items Required:

Wire stripper

Wires

1.Hold the wire stripper in your hand 2.Put the wire that you want to remove the insulation from into the jaws of wire stripper up to the length you need 3.Squeeze the handle. The jaw will remove the wire insulation. 4.Once you finish squeezing the handle, release the handle and the jaw will open again. See Figure 5.Now, the insulation of the wire is removed.

3.Side Cutters (purpose): used for cutting extra components leads.

4.Wire Crimpers (Purpose): used to connect two wires or two conductors together.

Items Required:

How to use a wire crimper to crimp pins

1.Bend off a pin from the strip

Insert the stripped wire into the crimp pin as shown in the picture above.

Place the crimp into the crimper as shown in the figure above

4.Squeeze and insert into housing

Basic Rules for hand tools Safety:

To prevent accidents that are caused by hand tools, follow the coming tips:

To prevent accidents that are caused by hand tools, follow the coming tips:

Indicate the safe and unsafe behavior in the following pictures. Give Reasons

Fill in the table below:

Items Required:

Steps:

Hold the wire stripper in your hand Put the wire that you want to remove the insulation from into the jaws of wire stripper up to the length you need Squeeze the handle. The jaw will remove the wire insulation. Once you finish squeezing the handle, release the handle and the jaw will open again then insulation of the wire is removed.

I am used to remove a screw, who am I ?

1 4 7

I am having the head symbol shown below, who am I ?

2 5 8

Who am I?

3 6 9

I am used to connect two conductors together, who am I? I am having the head symbol shown below , who am I ?

Who am I?

Who am I?

Who am I?

I am used to cut extra electrical leads, who am I?

Check your tools regularly for wear and damage Use the correct tool for the job Keep your tools clean and in a good conditions

Use appropriate safety equipments

Keep hands a way from the moving parts

 Place the cores into their correct positions as shown below

Core color

Core marking Core position

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BROWN Live (L) FUSE (RIGHT HAND PIN) BLUE Neutral (N) LEFT HAND PIN

GREEN/YELLOW

Earth (E)

EARTH PIN (TOP)

Video

Be prepared to a Quiz next Class in module #2. Do Worksheets 1 and 2 (From my Wiki). Next Class: Start with Module #3