Router Safety and Operating Procedures

What is the recommended level of use/supervision for high school students?

• Independent student use (with permission)

• Direct supervision student use

• Teacher use only

• No recommendation for high school students

What safety equipment should always be worn when operating the router?

• Safety Glasses

• Earplugs

• Gloves

• Hard Hat

What should you do before changing or removing the router bit?

• Unplug the router

• Turn off the router

• Wear safety glasses

• Secure the workpiece

How should you move the router around exterior edges when using the router?

• Down to up

• Right to Left

• Up to down

• Left to right

What should you do with the router after finishing a cut?

• Set it down immediately

• Move the wood away from the cutter and turn it off

• Unplug it

• Remove the bit

When operating the router, students must always wear:

• Safety gloves

• Safety glasses

• Safety helmet

• Safety boots

Before using the router, students must always:

• Get permission from the instructor

• Wear safety gloves

• Bring their own router

• Read the router manual

When using the router table, it is safe to move your stock from left to right. (True/False)

• True

• False

When your fingers could come within 4" of the cutter, you should use:

• Safety gloves

• Safety glasses

• A push stick

• A router guard

Is it safe to lay the router down while the bit is still moving? (True/False)

• True

• False