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Finishing Sander Safety Study Guide



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

What personal protection equipment should be worn when operating the finishing sander?
a.
Safety glasses
c.
Hearing protectors
b.
Dust mask
d.
All of these
 

 2. 

What happens to many walking surfaces in areas where finishing sanders are used?
a.
They are difficult to see because of the saw dust covering.
c.
The saw dust chemically reacts with the floor finish making it slick.
b.
They become slick because of the saw dust covering.
d.
None of these.
 

 3. 

If a finishing sander sparks excessively when being used what should be done?
a.
Readjust the pad.
c.
Inspect, recondition or replace the brushes.
b.
Replace the drive bearing which causes the sander to orbit.
d.
Check the electrical cord for continuity.
 

 4. 

If the electrical cord is pulled out of the sander housing what should be done with the finishing sander?
a.
Repair the cord before using the sander further.
c.
Continue to use the sander until it stops running then have the cord repaired.
b.
Wrap the cord with a good quality electrical tape.
d.
Cut the cord to prevent further use.
 

 5. 

What does the grounding terminal look like on finishing sander?
a.
Rectangular
c.
Round
b.
Square
d.
Triangular
 

 6. 

Finishing sanders use what size sand paper?
a.
One-third sheet
c.
One-half sheet
b.
One-quarter sheet
d.
All of these
 

 7. 

How much pressure should the operator put on a finishing sander when sanding?
a.
None
c.
Medium pressure
b.
Light pressure
d.
Heavy pressure
 

 8. 

What type of sandpaper should be used to complete most finishing sander jobs?
a.
Course
c.
Fine
b.
Medium
d.
Extra fine
 

Matching
 
 
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a.
Paper Clamp
f.
Front Hand Knob
b.
Handle
g.
Brush Holder
c.
Cord Strain Reliever
h.
Paper Clamp
d.
Switch Lock
i.
Aluminum Housing
e.
Pad
j.
Trigger Switch
 

 9. 

#1
 

 10. 

#2
 

 11. 

#3
 

 12. 

#4
 

 13. 

#5
 

 14. 

#6
 

 15. 

#7
 

 16. 

#8
 

 17. 

#9
 

 18. 

#10
 



 
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