Question 3
State the function of the bridge guard on the jointing machine.
Observation
Most of the candidates attempted this question and their performance was okay.
Candidates were expected to state the function of the bridge guard on the jointing machine.
- To protect the hand from coming in contact with the blade when planning.
- To prevent the wood piece being planned from kickback.
- It protects a loose cutter head from flying out.
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