Name: 
 

Surface Planer



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 

It is safe to make adjustments to the planer while a board is in the planer and it is running.
 

2. 

Never look into the throat of the planer-surfacer while it is running.
 

3. 

When using the planer-surfacer you must be wearing eye protection.
 

4. 

A board shorter then 14” can be surfaced safely with standard operating procedures.
 

5. 

Always ask the instructors permission before using the planer-surfacer.
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

6. 

The maximum cut on the planer is ______________inch.
 

 

7. 

A board must be at least __________thick to be run through the planer without a backing board.
 

 

8. 

Always stand to __________   __________ of the planer when running stock through it.
 

 

9. 

Never run__________ wood through the planer.
 

 

Matching
 
 
If a board does not feed through the planer, match the five steps that must be completed in the proper sequence in the blanks below
a.
notify instructor
d.
lower the table
b.
shut off planer
e.
wait until blade stops
c.
remove the board
 

10. 

1st Step
 

11. 

2nd Step
 

12. 

3rd Step
 

13. 

4th Step
 

14. 

5th Step
 



 
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