SAFE USE OF CHISELS

Always keep both hands ___________________ the blade when you work with the chisel.

BEHIND

Fasten the work down so you can use ___________________ to work with the chisel.ǚǘ

BOTH HANDS

Lay the chisel down near the __________________ of the bench. Don't put it down near the edge where it could roll off or where someone could run into it.

CENTER

Use the ___________________ type of chisel for the work you are doing.

CORRECT

Don't use a chisel if it has a ___________________ handle.

DAMAGED

Of all the hand tools, the chisel is one of the most _________________.

DANGEROUS

Use the chisel only for what it is ___________________ to do.

DESIGNED

A ___________________ chisel can be more dangerous than a sharp one.

DULL

Use a piece of scrap wood to test the cutting edge of the chisel. Don't use your ___________________ to test it.

FINGERS

Strike the chisel ___________________ with the mallet, but don't hit it as though you are driving a nail.

FIRMLY

Make sure the ___________________ on the chisel is fastened securely.

HANDLE

When you need to strike the chisel, use a, ____________________. Don't use a steel hammer.

MALLET

___________________ point the chisel toward your hands, arms or any part of your body.

NEVER

Avoid trying to remove too much material in one cut. It's much safer to make several ___________________ cuts.

SHALLOW

Use the right ___________________ chisel for the work. For example: don't use a small, light chisel for heavy, rough work.

SIZE

Wear eye protection and prevent an injury from flying ___________________.

WOOD CHIP