WorksheetsSafety in the Shop - Router
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary function of a router in woodworking?
To cut metal
To perform special wood-cutting jobs
To paint wood
To sand wood
What should you do if you have not previously operated a router?
Start using it immediately
Ask for a demonstration of its use and adjustment
Read a book about it
Watch a video online
Before turning on the power, what should you check regarding the router bit?
If it is the correct color
If it is properly fitted into the collet and firmly tightened
If it is made of plastic
If it is shiny
What should you do with the router motor before applying the bit to the stock?
Run the motor briefly
Turn it off
Clean it with water
Paint it
What should you examine about the attachment cord?
If it is colorful
If all connections are tight and the ground wire is attached properly
If it is made of rubber
If it is new
How should you adjust the router depth?
By guessing
By following instructions in the operator's manual
By using a ruler
By asking a friend
What should you do after each adjustment of the router depth?
Make a sample cut on scrap lumber
Start working immediately
Turn off the router
Clean the router
What is important to ensure about the stock before starting work with the router?
It is colorful
It is securely fastened to the worktable
It is made of metal
It is lightweight
How should you move the router for more efficient cutting?
From right to left
From left to right
In a circular motion
Up and down
What should you use to clean away cuttings from the router?
Your fingers
A brush
A cloth
Water
What should you keep the router free from?
Water
Dirt, oil, and cuttings
Paint
Metal shavings
What direction does the cutter of the router rotate?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Upward
Downward
What should you do if the router's cord is not long enough?
Use an extension cord
Move the work closer
Ignore it
Cut the cord
What is the first step in using a router safely?
Turn it on
Become familiar with the router and how it operates
Start cutting immediately
Clean the work area
What should you do if you find dirt or oil on the router?
Ignore it
Clean it with a brush
Use your fingers to wipe it off
Wash it with water
Why is it important to make a sample cut on scrap lumber?
To waste time
To ensure the adjustment is correct
To dull the bit
To make noise
What should you do if the router's ground wire is not attached properly?
Ignore it
Attach it properly
Cut it off
Paint it
What is the purpose of running the motor briefly before use?
To warm it up
To check if it is functioning properly
To make noise
To scare away animals
What should you do if you are unsure about any part of the router's operation?
Guess
Ask for help or a demonstration
Ignore it
Use it anyway
What is the benefit of moving the router from left to right?
It is easier
It provides more efficient cutting
It looks better
It is faster
