Router Safety

The part used to hold bits in a portable router is the

• collet

• jacobs chuck

• 4 jaw chuck

• pilot

When starting a cut with the router, the bit should

• not be in contact with the stock

• be in place and ready to start cutting immediately

• slightly tilted to make starting easier

• elevated to make it easier to see

Feeding the router too fast will result in

• Feeding the router too fast will result in

• . excessive wear

• splintering

• burning the stock

Which is not a safety precaution for the router

• wear safety glasses

• hold the router with both hands

• use a bit with a pilot end

• disconnect electrical power before changing bits

When changing cutters, one should insert the shank of the bit ______ inch into the chuck.

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 1/2

Cutting with the router is more efficient if the router is moved

• left to right

• right to left

• clockwise

• counter clockwise

Which of the following should be observed when using a router

• do not stand in wet or damp places

• wear a dust mask

• neither a or b

• both a and b

The depth of cut adjustment on the router is made by turning the

• collet adjustment

• . micrometer depth adjustment

• guide adjustment

• frame adjustment

After a cut is completed, one should

• lift router from work

• disconnect router

• shut off motor

• wait until bit stops rotating before doing anything

To prevent splintering at the corners, one should cut the ________ ________ first.

• end grain

• middle section

• left side

• left side