Jointer Safety Quiz

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Before one is allowed to operate a jointer, you need to know how to operate it safely. There is a specific way in which the machine should be set up and one is not expected to make any adjustments to either the outfeed or infeed tables. Other than wearing glasses and hear protections, what other safety rules do you know for the jointer? Take this quiz.

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1.

What is the name of this machine??
- A.
  
  The router
- B.
  
  The Planer
- C.
  
  The Jointer
- D.
  
  The Table Saw
- E.
  
  The Scroll saw
2.

What is this machine used for?
- A.
  
  To make dado joints
- B.
  
  To cut wood to width
- C.
  
  To cut wood to length
- D.
  
  To plane wood square to one face and smooth edges
- E.
  
  To clean the wood off.
3.

What is this part called?
- A.
  
  Guard
- B.
  
  Infeed table
- C.
  
  Outfeed table
- D.
  
  Cutterhead
4.

A board must be ____________ inches in length to be cut on the jointer.
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  12
5.

The left hand should hold the board firmly against the _______.
- A.
  
  Table
- B.
  
  Fence
- C.
  
  Guard
6.

The right hand should hold the board firmly DOWN against the _______ table to start.
- A.
  
  Infeed table
- B.
  
  Outfeed table
- C.
  
  Guard
- D.
  
  Fence
7.

Never cut short pieces or _________ .
- A.
  
  End grain
- B.
  
  Long pieces
- C.
  
  Straight pieces
- D.
  
  Wooden stock
8.

Never allow someone to stand __________ the machine while in operation.
- A.
  
  To the right of
- B.
  
  To the left of
- C.
  
  In front of
- D.
  
  Behind
- E.
  
  All of the above
9.

Do not _________ on the machine with your body as you are cutting.
- A.
  
  Lean
- B.
  
  Cut
- C.
  
  Touch
10.

Stay on balance. Never ____________.
- A.
  
  Talk
- B.
  
  Overreach
- C.
  
  Stand