Surface Planer and Thicknesser Safety Quiz

What is the main legislation covering circular saws?

• The provision of work equipment Approved code of practice (ACoP)

• The safe use of woodworking machinery Approved code of practice (ACoP)

• The provision of work equipment regulations 2002 (PUWER)

• The safe use of woodworking machinery Regulations 2002

What percentage of total accidents recorded at woodworking machines do planing machines account for?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

What are the three main types of planing machines?

• Hand-fed surface planer, Spindle moulder, Thicknesser

• Hand-fed surface planer, Thicknesser, Combination planer and thicknesser

• Hand-fed surface planer, Circular saw, Spindle moulder

• Thicknesser, Combination planer and thicknesser, Circular saw

Which part of a typical hand-fed planer is used to control the depth of cut?

• Depth of cut gauges

• Start and stop switches

• Table locks

• Fence check plate

What is the purpose of the rise and fall control switches in a typical thicknesser?

• To control the feed speed

• To control the depth of cut

• To control the rise and fall of the table

• To control the start and stop of the machine

What is the purpose of the bridge guard in a hand-fed surface planer?

• To control the depth of cut

• To guard the material being planed

• To control the rise and fall of the table

• To control the feed speed

What is the maximum distance the in-feed and out-feed tables should be from the cutting circle of the block?

• 8mm

• 4mm

• 2mm

• 6mm

What should be used to ensure safety when planing short lengths of timber?

• Fence check plate

• Table locks

• Push blocks

• Depth of cut gauges

What is the correct position of the concave side of the timber when planing?

• Up

• Down

• Right

• Left

What should be done before carrying out any maintenance on a planning machine?

• Ensure the machine is isolated and locked

• All of the above

• Carry out the maintenance while the machine is running

• Place a sign on the machine warning 'Do not operate, maintenance in progress'