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Power Equipment Safety

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

Always wear eye _______________.
 

 

 2. 

You must have the instructor’s _______________ before you use any of the equipment.
 

 

 3. 

Use the power equipment only if you understand how to use it correctly and _______________.
 

 

 4. 

The _______________ must be present in the shop whenever you use power equipment.
 

 

 5. 

Use the power tools only when you can give your full _______________ to what you are doing.
 

 

 6. 

When you work with _______________, you must make sure your hands are dry and the floor you stand on is dry.
 

 

 7. 

When you approach a machine to use it, make sure the person who used it before you turned it off and it is completely _______________.
 

 

 8. 

The cutting tool in the machine must be _______________ and in good condition.
 

 

 9. 

Be sure the _______________ is installed properly and adjusted correctly for what you want to do.
 

 

 10. 

Check to see that the _______________ are in place and working properly.
 

 

 11. 

Do not _______________ any safety guards unless you have the instructor’s permission.
 

 

 12. 

If a machine doesn’t work properly, or if it doesn’t _______________ right, turn it off and tell the instructor.
 

 

 13. 

Power tools should be used only for what they are _______________ to do.
 

 

 14. 

Get permission before you make any major _______________ or changes on the equipment.
 

 

 15. 

_______________ the power to the machine before you make any major adjustments or changes.
 

 

 16. 

If you disconnect the power at the circuit breaker panel, put up a _______________ that warns others not to connect it.
 

 

 17. 

The machine must be turned off and _______________ stopped before any minor adjustments are made.
 

 

 18. 

Work in well _______________ areas so you can see clearly.
 

 

 19. 

Keep yourself _______________.  Don’t over-reach or lean on a machine.
 

 

 20. 

The material must be clean, free of _______________, hardware or finishes.
 

 

 21. 

The cut must not be started until the machine is running at _______________ speed.
 

 

 22. 

Use an even, steady pressure to make the cut.  Don’t _______________ it or over-load the machine.
 

 

 23. 

If the material is large or heavy, get help.  Ask someone to _______________ for you.
 

 

 24. 

Ask the instructor to _______________ any special set-ups or attachments before you use them.
 

 

 25. 

Don’t let anyone _______________ you while you operate the equipment.
 

 

 26. 

Use a piece of scrap wood, a push stick or a _______________ to clear away scraps or dust.  Do not use your hands.
 

 



 
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