3.0.8 Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery

A riving knife on a circular sawing machine must be a positioned at least 12mm away from the back of the blade b removed if burying the blade c thinner than the kerf but thicker than the body of the blade d attached to the top guard.

• a positioned at least 12mm away from the back of the blade

• b removed if burying the blade

• c thinner than the kerf but thicker than the body of the blade

• d attached to the top guard.

A cutter block on a surface planing machine

• a is square in section

• b has only one cutter

• c has limited cutter projection

• d is removed when changing knives.

The tracking adjustment on a narrow bandsaw

• a keeps the blade central on the wheels

• b prevents the blade moving from side to side

• c keeps the tension of the blade correct

• d prevents kick-back on the workpiece.

What is used to pre-set the dimension of a haunch when using a morticing machine?

• a Horizontal adjustment.

• b Vertical adjustment.

• c Depth stop.

• d Collet chuck.

What document provides service interval details?

• a PUWER.

• b ACoP.

• c Manufacturer’s literature.

• d Risk assessment.

What action should be taken on finding a power tool with the cable wrapped in insulation tape?

• a Check the repair and use it with caution.

• b Check if it has been repaired by an electrician.

• c Do not use and make sure the cord is replaced.

• d Dispose of the tool using the appropriate skip.

Where is the lubricant applied to a morticing machine?

• a Grease points.

• b Isolating switch.

• c Depth stop.

• d Balancing weight.

Wood chips constantly flying out of the top of a surface planer during use will indicate

• a blocked extraction

• b slow feed rate

• c blunt knives

• d fast cutter speed.

When replacing a saw blade, the securing nut must be

• a held using a wing nut

• b held using a split pin

• c tightened with an air wrench

• d tightened with a spanner by hand.

What should be used to accurately check surface planer knives for projection whilst being changed?

• a A combination gauge.

• b A steel rule along the knives.

• c A brass dolly along the length of the knives.

• d A setting gauge at the ends and in the middle.