WorksheetsJointer Machine Safety and Operation Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What must you obtain before operating the jointer machine?
Instructor's approval
Safety goggles
Push block
Measuring tape
What adjustment should be made before turning on the jointer machine?
Adjust the outfeed table height
Adjust for depth of cut and position of fence
Remove the guard
Oil the cutterhead
What is the maximum cut for jointing an edge on the jointer?
1/4 in
1/8 in
1/16 in
1/2 in
Why should you use only new stock that is free of knots, splits, and checks when feeding work into the jointer?
To save time
To prevent damage to the machine
To ensure the knives cut "with the grain" safely
To make the board look better
What is the minimum length and thickness for stock to be surfaced on the jointer, unless a special feather board is used?
6 in long, 1/4 in thick
12 in long, 3/8 in thick
10 in long, 1/2 in thick
8 in long, 1 in thick
What should you do to maintain safety when your hands are near the cutterhead?
Wear gloves
Keep a 4 in margin of safety
Use a ruler
Turn off the machine
Why is it important to use a push block when planning a flat surface on the jointer?
To measure the board
To keep hands away from the cutterhead
To clean the machine
To adjust the fence
What can happen if the jointer knives are dull?
The machine will stop working
The stock may vibrate and cause a kickback
The board will be smoother
The fence will move
If you need to adjust the outfeed tables or remove the guard, what should you do first?
Turn off the machine
Ask the instructor for approval
Use a push block
Wear safety goggles
What should you avoid doing unless the board is 12 in thick?
Using a push block
Planing end grain
Adjusting the fence
Feeding with the grain
