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Knowing how to read the precision universal bevel protractor is ImportanLHere are a
few practice problems to Increase your skill at reading the protractor. '

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ANSWERS:, (1) 13 - 30' (2) 45-,30' (3) 80-5' (4)37°10'.

(5) 22-20' (6) 70-0'
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CARE OF UNIVERSAL BEVEL PROTRACTORS

A protractor Is a precision Instrument. If you follow the steps below, the accuracy of your
protractor will be maintained. '

1. Always wipe the Instrument with a soft, lint-free cloth before using It. This will prevent rust
and grit from being ground Into the working parts of the protractor. . ,
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2~ Neverplace. grlat dell of pr'.lurt on the protraotoror force It In any waywhen making
measurements. ' ' ' ,

3. To aid you in reading the protractor accurately, use a magnifying glass. Also, hold the tool
under a strong light so the light Is reflected on the scale.' " I, ' ,
4. 00 not handle the tool any more than necessary. Body 'acids and perspiration cause rust. '

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6. Alwayswipe the Instrumentwith a lightlyoiled cloth after use',and beto're'stor,age. Store 11
the tool In a case. ' . ' " t':;::>
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READING RIGHT TO LEFT READIN.G LEFT TO R"IGHT

COMPLETE DEGREES-5SO COMPLETE DEGREES-121°
COINCIDING LlNE- 45' COINCIDING LlNE- "15'
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