Jointer Safety and Operation Quiz

Before using the jointer, what must you always do first?

• Adjust the fence while the machine is running

• Turn on the dust collection system

• Check if the cutterhead is dull

• Stand directly in line with the cutterhead

What is the maximum depth of cut when jointing hardwoods?

• 1/16”

• 1/32”

• 1/8”

• 1/4”

When should you adjust the jointer fence angle?

• While the jointer is running

• Only after finishing a cut

• When the jointer is turned off

• Just before feeding stock into the cutterhead

What should you check before putting the jointer into service?

• If the board has knots

• That all locks are tight

• That the fence is tilted

• If the table saw is available

Where should your hands NOT be placed while jointing?

• On the fence

• On push blocks

• On the extreme edges of the board

• On the infeed table

How should you hold the stock when using the jointer?

• Loosely, to allow movement

• Firmly

• With only one hand

• By pressing only on the edges

What should you do as your hand approaches the cutterhead knives?

• Push harder to finish the cut

• Remove your hand in an arc motion and place it beyond the knives

• Keep your hand over the cutterhead

• Let go of the board completely

What is the correct body position when using the jointer?

• Reach over the machine for balance

• Stand directly behind the cutterhead

• Maintain a balanced stance and move with the board

• Sit on the infeed table

What should you do when jointing long pieces of stock?

• Cut them in half first

• Use an assistant

• Stand further back

• Apply less pressure

Where should you stand when operating the jointer?

• To the left, out of line of the cutterhead

• Directly in front of the cutterhead

• On the outfeed table

• Leaning over the cutterhead