Multiple Choice Safety Test Flash Cards
The ________ must be removed before turning on the switch.
a. drill bit c. cord
b. chuck key d. plug
b. chuck key
While using a portable hand drill it should come to a complete stop before you
a. remove the drill bit from a hold.
b. lay it down.
c. start drilling again.
d. remove the chuck key
b. lay it down.
You should ease up on the pressure just before the drill begins to break through the material to prevent
a. splitting the backside of the board.
b. damage done to the drill bit.
c. drilling into the tabletop
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
- It is okay to stop the revolving spindle of the drill with your hands
a. as long as the switch is off.
b. if the cord is disconnected.
c. never
c. never
On the disc sander, always sand on the ______ motion side.
a. upward c. downward
b. forward d. right side
c. downward
Never sand the face of _____ stock on the disc sander.
a. wide c. thick
b. thin d. long
b. thin
The abrasive surfaces of any sanding machine will sand wood, but is harmless to
a. skin c. metal
b. plastic d. nothing
d. nothing
Make sure belts are tracking correctly on the vertical belt sander, and if they are not
a. adjust the table.
b. adjust the backstop.
c. adjust the belt guard.
d. notify the teacher.
d. notify the teacher.
It is necessary to hold your work _____ when sanding.
a. with a clamp c. securely
b. with both hands d. none of the above
c. securely
Ragged or torn belts or discs must be used as they are expensive to replace.
a. true b. false
b. false
Material being sanded on the horizontal belt or disc sander should be fed into the abrasive surface at a _________ rate.
a. fast c. slow
b. moderate d. very slow
b. moderate
It is necessary to _____ the sander while making adjustments.
a. turn the switch off of c. plug in
b. unplug d. reverse
b. unplug
You should always check the belt for _____ and proper alignment before turning on the power.
a. direction c. tears
b. grit d. size
c. tears
Portable belt sanders require _______ to operate.
a. one hand c. Two people
b. two hands
b. two hands
The chuck key should be ________.
a. left in the chuck for the next user.
b. left on the drill press table.
c. removed from the chuck and allow it to hang from its chain.
c. removed from the chuck and allow it to hang from its chain.
To drill into a small work piece, hold it _____.
a. on a piece of scrap
b. in a vise or clamp
c. against a stop
d. with fingers tightly
b. in a vise or clamp
As the drill breaks through the bottom side of your work, you should ____ the pressure on the feed lever.
a. increase c. adjust
b. decrease
b. decrease
If you are drilling all the way through the piece of wood, you do not need to put a piece of scrap between the metal table and your wood.
a. true b. false
b. false
The upper saw guides should be set no more than ______ inch above the stock being cut.
a. 1/2 c. 1
b. 3/4 d. 1/4
d. 1/4
It is necessary to set the upper saw guide of the band saw and make adjustments _______.
a. tight against the stock
b. when the saw is running
c. when the power to the saw is turned off
c. when the power to the saw is turned off
If the band saw blade breaks or comes off, you should _________.
a. call another student to shut off the power.
b. back your stock away from the blade immediately so as to avoid damaging your work
c. continue cutting until the blade comes to a stop.
d. step away immediately, shut off power (without endangering yourself), and then notify your instructor.
d. step away immediately, shut off power (without endangering yourself), and then notify your instructor.
______ the machine before clearing off the table with a table brush.
a. adjust c. stop
b. start
c. stop
It is important to keep your hands well clear of the blade and never allow your hands to pass ______ the blade.
a. behind c. in front
b. under d. none of the above
a. behind
If it becomes necessary to back stock out from a long cut, ______ the band saw before doing so.
a. start c. stop
b. reverse
c. stop
It is extremely important to ease up on the _____ of the stock when completing a cut on the band saw.
a. feed pressure c. table
b. blade d. edge
a. feed pressure
Inspect lumber for loose knots, nails and other defects before ________.
a. painting c. jointing
b. finishing d. surfacing
c. jointing
The shortest stock to be jointed is _____ inches.
a. 10 c. 14
b. 12 d. 16
b. 12
The guard should always be
a. over the stock
b. ¼” from the stock
c. against the stock
d. in view
c. against the stock
The thinnest stock to be planed on the jointer is _____ inches thick.
a. 1/4 c. 3/4
b. 1/2 d. 3/16
c. 3/4
For a smooth, square, safe cut, feed ______.
a. slowly c. slow and even
b. moderately slow d. medium speed
c. slow and even
You may adjust the fence while the machine is in motion _____.
a. sometimes c. always
b. never d. as needed
b. never
You can allow your hands to pass near or over the revolving cutter head.
a. true b. false
b. false
The shortest stock that can be planed is _______ inches.
a. 10 c. 14
b. 12 d. 16
c. 14
The operator stands _____ when using the planer.
a. in back of the stock
b. to the side of the machine
c. in front of the stock
d. at the back of the machine
b. to the side of the machine
The maximum cut is _____ of an inch.
a. 1/16 c. 1/4
b. 1/8 d. 3/8
a. 1/16
Before using the planer, you must _________.
a. check for knots
b. check with the instructor
c. check the thickest part of the stock
d. check the thinnest part of the stock
c.check the thickest part of the stock
If and when stock gets stuck in the planer, disengage the feed lever, turn off the machine, and call the instructor.
a. true b. false
a. true
When operating the radial arm saw, the power must be turned on by the ________.
a. safety foreman
b. instructor
c. shop foreman
d. operator
d. operator
All cuts must be made on the ________.
a. push stroke of the saw
b. reverse side of the board
c. edge nearest the operator
d. pull stroke of the saw
a. push stroke of the saw
The radial arm saw must be allowed to feed into the material at a ______ rate.
a. fast
b. not specific
c. slow
d. very slow
c. slow
All adjustments and blade changes must be made with the main switch _______.
a. on b. off
b. off
Hold stock firmly against the ______.
a. table
b. table and fence
c. fence
d. clamp
b. table and fence
You should return the saw to the beginning position and turn off the power after finishing your cut.
a. true b. false
a. true
The radial arm saw should not be used for ____ without the instructor’s assistance.
a. plywood
b. ripping
c. cross cutting
d. hardwoods
b. ripping
Brush scraps away from the path of the saw blade while the saw is in motion.
a. true b. false
b. false
Keep your hands away from the saw’s direction of travel.
a. true b. false
a. true
The blade must not extend more than __________ inch above the stock being cut.
a. 3/4
b. 1/4
c. 1/16
d. 1/2
b. 1/4
The stock must be kept against the fence until __________.
a. the machine is turned off
b. the machine comes to a complete stop
c. it is clear of the blade
d. it falls off the table
b. the machine comes to a complete stop
“Tailing off” means ______.
a. using a helper to holdup the end of a long piece of stock while it is ripped
b. to hold your work so it will not “tail” or vibrate
c. the scrap piece that has been cut off
d. the ripped end of the board
a. using a helper to holdup the end of a long piece of stock while it is ripped
When crosscutting stock, always use the ______.
a. rip fence
b. hold-down foot
c. miter gauge
d. thickness gauge
a. rip fence
The guard must always be in place over the saw blade of the table saw when ripping or crosscutting except ______.
a. when cutting stock with a thickness of more than one inch
b. when short pieces tend to catch under the guard
c. when using a thick blade
d. when the instructor has authorized its removal for special setups
d. when the instructor has authorized its removal for special setups
You should use a push stick when running the table saw to _______.
a. rip short and narrow pieces of stock
b. adjust the stock
c. turn on the power
d. remove scraps
a. rip short and narrow pieces of stock
The hands must be kept well to either side of the blade when feeding stock into the saw.
a. true b. false
a. true
The operator must stand _____ so that he/she will not be in the way of the stock in the case of a “kick back.”
a. in front of the saw
b. directly behind the saw blade
c. slightly to the side of the saw
d. beside the saw
c. slightly to the side of the saw
All fences and gauges must be checked and locked in position before the power is turned on.
a. true b. false
a. true
Never reach in to clear stock away from the blade with your hands.
a. true b. false
a. true
Papers must be removed from the finishing area immediately after use.
a. True b. False
a. True
Used thinners are stored in an open can.
a. True b. False
b. False
Breathing fumes of thinners is beneficial to your health and mind.
a. True b. False
b. False
The hands must be washed as soon as possible after using finishing materials.
a. True b. False
a. True
All finishing materials must be sealed for storage.
a. True b. False
a. True
Paint fumes may explode or cause a serious fire if ignited.
a. True b. False
a. True
