Belt/Bench Grinder Safety

When you are not giving the machine 100% of your attention it should be:

• Turned off

• Running within arms reach

• Running behind you

When using a grinder your fingers should:

• be at least 6 inches away

• at least 1 inch away

• no where close, use locking pliers

Which of the following works best?

• Push the material as hard as you can

• Move the material back and forth quickly

• Feed the material slowly

When using a grinder you should:

• keep the material supported by the table

• remove safety guards if they are in the way.

• make sure the material fits between the table and belt or stone.

What can clicking or uneven vibrations mean when using power tools?

• Machines always do that, don't worry about it

• Something could be wrong, check with the instructor

Who is allowed to talk while working with power tools?

• Only the machine operator

• Anyone but the machine operator

• Neither. The machine should be the only focus.

Your part will get hot when using the a grinder:

• use locking pliers to hold on to it

• fill the water dish before starting

• you will have to take long breaks for it to cool

The best eye protection when using a grinder is:

• your friend's sunglasses

• a face shield

• safety glasses

• a face shield and safety glasses

Items to be ground should be held with:

• gloves

• a rag

• bare hands

• pliers

The tool rest on the grinder must be set away from the grinding wheel NOT MORE THAN:

• 1/8 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 7/8 inch