Router Safety Test

1. You need ________________________ permission to use the router.

• the foreman's
• no one's
• the department chairperson's
• the teacher's

2. When you are going to use the router, you should ________________________ to keep it secure.

• hold the stock tightly to the bench
• nail the stock down
• clamp the stock down or use a vise
• have someone else hold the stock

3. You should always ______________________ the router before making any type of adjustment or cutter bit changes.

• unlock
• lock
• unplug
• clamp down

4. Use only the __________________ when you change bits, cutters, or attachments.

• adjustable pliers
• crescent wrench
• proper wrenches
• vise grips

5. The ______________________ must approve all adjustments before you turn on the power.

• safety foreman
• teacher
• assistant principal
• department chairperson

6. Be sure the router switch is in the _____________________ position before the power is turned on.

• on
• neutral
• off
• disconnected

7. Hold the router _____________________ whenever the power is turned on.

• lightly
• effortlessly
• with the right hand
• tightly

8. Keep _______________________ on the router when in use.

• your right hand
• your left hand
• both hands
• your eye

9. Router cuts are made with a(an) ________________ movement.

• steady, fast
• extremely fast
• reverse
• steady, slow

10. When you finish the cutting operation, the first thing you should do is ______________________.

• turn off the power immediately.
• return the router to the cabinet.
• disconnect the power cord.
• blow off the chips immediately.