Planer safety

The maximum amount of cut recommended for a thickness planer is

• 1/32 inch

• 1/16 inch

• 1/8 inch

• ¼ inch

Before operating a planer, articles of clothing such as ties and coats, should be

• . removed

• kept away from the blades

• held out of the way by another student while you are planing

• worn with caution

Which item(s) should not be worn when operating the planer _________.

• lapel pins

• finger rings

• long earrings

• necklaces

• . all of the Answers

Industrial quality protective equipment should be worn for the protection of

• eyes

• ears

• feet

• all answers

Before starting the planer

• make sure that all guards are in place and securely fastened

• clear the area of scraps, sawdust, oil, or grease

• clear the machine and table area of chips, tools, or other matter

• all answers

Never stand or walk directly behind the planer when in operation because

• sawdust will get in your face

• a kickback may occur causing a serious injury

• . knots may fly out and hit you

• it is difficult to get to the off-on switch quickly if the need arises

The purpose of the off-bearer when using the planer is to

• pull the stock through the planer

• support and pull the stock through the planer

• support and move with the stock as it comes through the planer

• remove sawdust, support and help pull stock through the planer

Which type of stock should never be run through the planer?

• painted stock

• green stock

• over dried stock

• extra long stock

If the lumber being planed stops part way through the cut

• stop the planer, remove and discard the board

• wait until the cutterhead completely stops and readjust the planer

• . lower the table to free the stock and keep cutting

• Turn off planner and readjust

When leaving the planer work area

• turn the machine off

• . turn the machine off and leave

• turn the machine off and clean up

• turn the machine off and wait until all moving parts stop before leaving the planer work area.