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Power tools: when they help and how not to buy the wrong thing

A good tool shortens the work, but a poor match can raise the cost and spoil the finish. In this section you can compare uses, limits and moments when it is better to buy, rent or hire a specialist.

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Angle grinder – uses, selection and safe working

An angle grinder is a high-speed cutting, grinding and cleaning tool with a variety of discs. When choosing, compare the parameters: work equipment; regulation; leading. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Circular saw – uses, selection and safe working

A circular saw is a power tool for fast, straight cutting of wood and board materials. When choosing, compare the parameters: work equipment; regulation; leading. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Construction dust extractor – uses, selection and safe working

An industrial vacuum cleaner is a work vacuum cleaner for collecting dust, debris and dirt from power tools. When choosing, compare the parameters: dust class and filter; flow and vacuum; shaking off the filter. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Cordless drill/driver – uses, selection and safe working

The drill/driver is a universal power tool for drilling and screwing with torque adjustment. When choosing, compare the parameters: torque / energy; handle and accessories; regulation. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Cordless nail gun – uses, selection and safe working

The cordless nailer is a tool for quickly setting nails or brads without a cord or compressor. When choosing, compare the parameters: torque / energy; handle and accessories; regulation. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Electric paddle mixer – uses, selection and safe working

An electric mixer is a low-speed power tool for mixing heavy mortars, adhesives and masses. When choosing, compare the parameters: power and operating range; regulation; equipment. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Heat gun – uses, selection and safe working

A heat gun is a device that produces a stream of hot air to soften coatings and shrink materials. When choosing, compare the parameters: power and operating range; regulation; equipment. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Jigsaw – uses, selection and safe working

A jigsaw is a power tool for straight and curved cuts with a thin saw blade. When choosing, compare the parameters: work equipment; regulation; leading. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Oscillating multi-tool – uses, selection and safe working

Multitool is an oscillating tool for precision cutting, undercutting, scraping and grinding. When choosing, compare the parameters: work equipment; regulation; leading. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Percussion drill – uses, selection and safe working

A hammer drill is a drill with a mechanical impact for drilling in masonry and building materials. When choosing, compare the parameters: torque / energy; handle and accessories; regulation. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Power-tool battery – uses, selection and safe working

A power tool battery is a replaceable power source for cordless tools in a manufacturer's specific system. When choosing, compare the parameters: system; capacity/current; security. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Power-tool battery charger – uses, selection and safe working

A battery charger is a device adapted to the battery system that controls the safe charging process. When choosing, compare the parameters: system; capacity/current; security. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Random orbital sander – uses, selection and safe working

The eccentric sander is a disc sander for smoothing wood, masses and coatings with a limited risk of directional scratches. When choosing, compare the parameters: work equipment; regulation; leading. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Rotary hammer – uses, selection and safe working

A hammer drill is a power tool with a pneumatic impact for drilling and light chiselling in concrete. When choosing, compare the parameters: torque / energy; handle and accessories; regulation. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Wall chaser – uses, selection and safe working

A wall chaser is a machine with two discs for making parallel cuts for installations. When choosing, compare the following parameters: disc diameter; power; suction. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.