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Self-Check Safety Quiz 35

Electric Planers and Planes

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-22 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
When preparing to use the planer, you should
A)get someone to spot you.
B)tell the job supervisor.
C)make sure the machine is available to use.
D)check the blades to make sure they are sharp.
2.
Avoid running used lumber through the planer because
A)you may not be sure of the grade.
B)the wood may need sanding on one side.
C)nails or screws may be embedded in the wood.
D)the job may require new lumber.
3.
Stand to the side of the planer to avoid
A)the shavings from the lumber.
B)the danger of kickback.
C)the danger of high noise levels.
D)exposure to dust particles.
4.
When selecting lumber to plane, make sure the lumber is
A)smooth on all surfaces.
B)long enough to contact both rollers.
C)wide enough for the rollers.
D)wider than what the job requires.
5.
You are using a portable electric plane. You should
A)be careful when carrying the tool.
B)use two hands to achieve a continuous cutting motion.
C)avoid the hazards by using a hand tool.
D)use only a planer to smooth edges.
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