Power
Tools
Electric Power Tools
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A power tool is a device
operated with an
external power source,
such as electricity,
batteries, or
compressed air, to
perform tasks more
efficiently than a
manual hand tool.
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Examples include
electric drills, circular
saws, jigsaws, sanders,
and rotary tools
Corded Power Tools
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Corded power tools are
electrical tools that
receive their power
directly from a wall
outlet via an electrical
cord, rather than from a
rechargeable battery.
Power Tools
Power tools are categorized primarily by their power source, such as corded (electric) or cordless (battery-powered), and also by their function, with examples including drills,
saws, grinders, sanders, impact tools, and heat guns.