Planer Safety Test

First Name:

Last Name:

Teacher:

• Mr. Evans
• Mr. Lehman
• Mr. Reiter
• Mr. Stotz
• Mr. Soat

Class Period:

• 1st Period
• 2nd Period
• 3rd Period
• 4th Period
• 5th Period

Should you use the dust collector with the planer?

• Yes
• No

Why is it important to make sure the material is free from debris, rocks, paint/finish, nails, screws, loose knots, and dirt?

• They wont fit in the machine
• Sealant will not stick to it
• Can damage the blades
• Does not matter. You can have those things on your board

What should you wait for ____________ before starting your cut?

• Machine to get to full speed
• Board to get to end of table
• Dust collector to turn off
• Helper to get to front of machine

What is the margin of safety on the planer?

• 2"
• 4"
• 6"
• 8"

If you have a lot of material to remove what should you do?

• Make a few large cuts
• Make many small cuts
• Push material faster
• Hold with more up pressure

Should you run plywood or particle board through the planer?

• Yes
• No