9 SAFETY TEST: Woodworking Machinery General

Always be sure you have the teacher’s approval to operate a machine. Never use a tool if you are not sure how to use it.

• True

• False

It is not necessary to think through the operation before performing it.

• True

• False

Make all necessary adjustments before turning on the machine.

• True

• False

Wear appropriate clothing. Remove coats, sweatshirts, jewelry, ties, roll up loose sleeves, and pull back long hair.

• True

• False

It is not necessary to allow the machine to reach its full operating speed before starting to feed the work.

• True

• False

Feed the work carefully and only as fast as the machine will cut it easily.

• True

• False

If a machine is dull, out of adjustment, or in some way not working properly, go ahead and use it but be careful.

• True

• False

You are the one to control the operation. Start and stop the machine yourself.

• True

• False

Do not allow your attention to be distracted while operating the machine.

• True

• False

It is not necessary to see that other students are out of the way when you are operating a machine.

• True

• False