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WorksheetsUnit 13 Disk Sander Safety Guidelines
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
What should you check on the sander to ensure it isn't too coarse or fine for the work you want to do?
The motor
The abrasive
The handle
The power cord
What condition must the sanding disc be in to use it?
Loose
Torn
Good
Burned
How should the table be set in relation to the disc?
As far as possible
As close as possible without touching
At an angle
Above the disc
What should you ensure about the guide when using it?
It is colorful
It is heavy
It remains completely clear of the disc
It is touching the disc
What protective gear is preferred when sanding?
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Helmet
Boots
What can get caught between the revolving disc and the table?
Loose clothing
Shoes
Tools
Hair
Where should you never stand when the sander is running?
In front
Behind
At the side
On top
How should the material be kept against the table?
At an angle
Flat
Loose
Hanging
In which direction do most sanders turn?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Upward
Downward
What size should the material be to be held safely?
Very small
Large enough
Tiny
Medium
What condition should the material be in before sanding?
Wet
Clean and dry
Green
Gummy
What type of wood should you avoid sanding?
Hard wood
Soft wood with too much resin
Dry wood
Painted wood
Why should you keep the stock moving back-and-forth across the sander?
Why should you not hold a sander in one place?
It will cool down
It will overheat and burn
It will stop working
It will become more efficient.
How should you think of a sander to ensure safety?
As a toy
As a cutting tool
As a decoration
As a harmless device.
Never stand at the side of the (a) when it is running, in case the abrasive (b) comes off or flies apart flinging (c) at high rates of speed. While you are working, don’t let anyone else stand to the (d) either.
