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Random Orbit Disk Sander Safety and Operation Test



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

 1. 

If damage is observed on the random orbit disk sander electrical cord what should be done?
a.
Make sure it gets repaired before being used.
c.
Tape it up with electrical tape.
b.
Purchase a new tool.
d.
Test the tool to see if it still operates, if so continue to use it.
 

 2. 

Which personal protective equipment should be worn by the operator when using the random orbit disk sander?
a.
Safety glasses.
c.
Respirator or dust mask.
b.
Gloves.
d.
Both a and c.
 

 3. 

A random orbit disk sander operator should _________________ before laying the sander down.
a.
turn off the switch
c.
unplug the electrical cord
b.
turn off the variable speed control
d.
make sure the disk has stopped rotating
 

 4. 

Just before turning the random orbit disk sander on the operator should _______________.
a.
plug in the electrical cord.
c.
have a firm grip on the handle and barrel.
b.
check the sandpaper to make sure it is properly attached.
d.
turn on the variable speed control.
 

 5. 

Which of the following conditions should be avoided when operating a random orbit disk sander?
a.
Concrete Floors
c.
Outside operation
b.
Damp or wet areas
d.
Inside Operation
 

 6. 

Sandpaper must be installed evenly on the random orbit disk sander base pad to prevent _______________.
a.
sandpaper from being thrown off.
c.
electrical shock.
b.
premature tool wear.
d.
excessive sanding dust from being thrown off.
 

 7. 

To get maximum life from sandpaper on a random orbit disk sander the operator should _________________.
a.
hold the base pad flat on the material being sanded.
c.
reduce the variable speed control rpm's.
b.
apply light sanding pressure.
d.
use only aluminum oxide sanding disks.
 

 8. 

How much pressure should be applied to the random orbit disk sander when sanding?
a.
Heavy
c.
Medium
b.
None
d.
Light
 

 9. 

The power cord should be placed ______________ when sanding with the random orbit disk sander.
a.
around the operators neck
c.
away from the work
b.
over the operators shoulder
d.
in front of the work so you can always see it.
 

 10. 

When making adjustments to the random orbit disk sander which of the following should be done?
a.
Turn off the circuit breaker.
c.
Hold the On/Off switch in the off position.
b.
Have someone hold the tool while you make the adjustments.
d.
Unplug the random orbit disk sander.
 

Matching
 
 
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a.
Base Pad
d.
Handle
b.
On/Off Switch
e.
Electrical Cord
c.
Variable Speed Control
f.
Cord Strain Reliever
 

 11. 

#1
 

 12. 

#2
 

 13. 

#3
 

 14. 

#4
 

 15. 

#5
 

 16. 

#6
 



 
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