Disc Sander

What is the minimum distance you should keep your hands/fingers away from the sand paper?

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

What is the minimum size of the safety zone around a sanding machine?

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

It is safe to have the machine on when you adjust the table?

• True

• False

After sanding, the wood could be hot.

• True

• False

Which statement is an example of proper sanding machine use?

• Press the wood really hard into the sand paper.

• Lift your wood off the table when sanding.

• Press your wood against the upward moving side of the disc.

• Keep the wood moving and press light against the sandpaper.

Which side of the disc sander should you use to sand with?

• Left

• Right

• Upward

• Downward

Safety glasses are optional when using the sanders.

• True

• False

What might happen if you sand on the wrong side of the disc sander?

• it will lift your material off the table and possibly throw it out of your hands

• there is no wrong side

• nothing

• it won't sand

Of the items listed, which one is an example of something that is not safe to wear while working on the sanding machine

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should you inspect the abrasives for tears and notify the instructor if there are any?

• yes
• no