What personal protection equipment should be worn when operating the finishing sander?

• Safety glasses

• Dust Mask

• Hearing protection

• All of these

What happens to many walking surfaces in areas where finishing sanders are used?

• They are difficult to see because of the saw dust covering.

• They become slick because of the saw dust covering

• The saw dust chemically reacts with the floor finish making it slick.

• None of these.

If a finishing sander sparks excessively when being used what should be done?

• Readjust the pad.

• Replace the drive bearing which causes the sander to orbit.

• Inspect, recondition or replace the brushes.

• Check the electrical cord for continuity

If the electrical cord is pulled out of the sander housing what should be done with the finishing sander?

• Repair the cord before using the sander further.

• Wrap the cord with a good quality electrical tape.

• Continue to use the sander until it stops running then have the cord repaired.

• Cut the cord to prevent further use.

What does the grounding terminal look like on finishing sander?

• Rectangular

• round

• square

• flat

Finishing sanders use what size sand paper?

• 1/3 sheet

• 1/2 sheet

• 1/4 sheet

• all answers are correct

How much pressure should the operator put on a finishing sander when sanding?

• none

• light pressure

• medium pressure

• heavy pressure

What type of sandpaper should be used to complete most finishing sander jobs?

• course

• medium

• fine

• extra fine