Orbital Sander Safety

Safety First! What were the first two types of safety equipment he mentioned that must be worn? (The third won't be required in our shop.) ​

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• Safety glasses

• Ear buds

• Dust mask

• Gloves

Don't bother to check the dust bag and empty if needed.

• True

• False

Match the holes on the sandpaper to the holes on the sander's pad.

• True

• False

• It doesn't matter

Match the speed setting to the grit of the sandpaper.

80 grit = speed setting ​ (a)  

150 grit = speed setting ​ (b)  

220 grit = speed setting ​ (c)  

• 6
• 3
• 1
• 2
• 4
• 5

It is not necessary to clamp your project while using orbital sanders.

• True

• False

Clear your work area and, if possible, move to a table with fewer people.

• True

• False

Plug the sander in, then make sure it is turned off.

• True

• False

• It doesn't matter

Using ​ (a)   pressure, sand in the direction ​ (b)   the grain of the wood in ​ (c)   passes.

• even
• with
• long
• short
• uneven
• against