HBI Safety Talks 28 Router Safety
Assessment
A correctly installed bit will ________ when operating a router. - ✔️✔️Become hot
Always use _____ to secure the work stock before starting the router. - ✔️✔️Clamps
A correctly installed router bit shall have _____ the diameter of the bit shank inserted in
the collet. - ✔️✔️Three times
_______ is required when operating a router. - ✔️✔️PPE
Before plugging in a router you should: - ✔️✔️All of these answers are correct
Turn the router on when the bit is barely touching the work stock. - ✔️✔️False
The router will only cut correctly when fed in one direction. - ✔️✔️True
Always hold the router firmly with both hands when turning on the power. - ✔️✔️True
Use only bits that are larger in diameter than the hole in the router base. - ✔️✔️False
Use both hands to hold the work stock when routing. - ✔️✔️False
Assessment
A correctly installed bit will ________ when operating a router. - ✔️✔️Become hot
Always use _____ to secure the work stock before starting the router. - ✔️✔️Clamps
A correctly installed router bit shall have _____ the diameter of the bit shank inserted in
the collet. - ✔️✔️Three times
_______ is required when operating a router. - ✔️✔️PPE
Before plugging in a router you should: - ✔️✔️All of these answers are correct
Turn the router on when the bit is barely touching the work stock. - ✔️✔️False
The router will only cut correctly when fed in one direction. - ✔️✔️True
Always hold the router firmly with both hands when turning on the power. - ✔️✔️True
Use only bits that are larger in diameter than the hole in the router base. - ✔️✔️False
Use both hands to hold the work stock when routing. - ✔️✔️False
