DISC SANDER SAFETY RULES



TEST

GENERAL SHOP SAFETY

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|I can use ANY machine in the shop and DON’T have to ask. |__________ |

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|Once you are finished using a machine, turn it off and walk away immediately |__________ |

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|If you injure yourself, tell the instructor immediately. | |

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|Carry sharp tools by the handle and the point facing up so you know where the sharp point always is. | |

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|Throw Damp oily rags in the garbage just like everything else. | |

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|Safety guards ALWAYS need to be in place when using equipment. |__________ |

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|If a tool looks broken or defective, you can try and see if it works before telling the instructor. |__________ |

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|You need eye protection when working with power tools. | |

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|Loose clothing and long hair are a safety hazard in the shop. | |

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|If you make a change to a power tool, just turn it off and make the change. You do not need to unplug it. |__________ |

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|If you cut a piece of wood and it falls on the ground, you can leave it there until the end of class when you |__________ |

|cleanup. | |

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|It is OK to ask for help on a machine from a friend while you are operating it. | |

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|I have discussed shop safety with the instructor and understand that I need to | |SCORE: /12 |

|be careful when working around power tools so nobody gets injured. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

|Signed: ______________________ | | |

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| | |Marked by:___________ |

DISC/BELT SANDER

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Sanding can be safely done on either the left or right side of the rotating disc. |__________ |

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|You can use the disc/belt sander even if the sanding disc/belt is damaged. | |

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|Your wood must be held flat against the table. You cannot lift it off the table otherwise you could get injured. | |

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|You may make adjustments to the table while the machine is running to get the correct angle you want. |__________ |

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|Two people can work on the machine at a time. | |

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|Before I start the machine I should check the angle of the table to make sure it is correct. | |

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|I need to wear eye protection when using this machine. |__________ |

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|I can leave the machine as soon as I turn it off. |__________ |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /8 |

|operation of the Disc/Belt Sander. | |(PASS MARK 7) |

|Signed: _________________________ | | |

| | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

TEST

SCROLL SAW

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Eye protection is not necessary when using the Scroll Saw. |__________ |

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|When making adjustments or changes to the Scroll Saw turn off the power. |__________ |

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|Make sure your hands are not in front of the blade when cutting. | |

| |__________ |

|No talking to others while you are using the Scroll Saw | |

| |__________ |

|The HOLD-DOWN is only necessary with LARGE pieces of stock | |

| |__________ |

|Always clear the table with your hands because you could damage the fragile blade with a brush. | |

| |__________ |

|Uneven stock can be easily cut on the Scroll Saw. | |

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|The HOLD-DOWN is used to keep the stock on the table; you do NOT need to hold it down yourself. |__________ |

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|Before backing out of long cuts, turn the power off so you don’t break the blade. |__________ |

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|Occasionally the blade will break. Shut the machine off and put a new one on yourself. | |

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|The thicker the wood being cut, the faster the speed of the blade. | |

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|Push the wood to be cut through the blade as fast as possible. |__________ |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /12 |

|operation of the Scroll Saw. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

BAND SAW

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Wear eye protection while operating this machine. |__________ |

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|Set the upper blade guard 50 mm (2 inches) above the wood to be cut so you get a good view of the cut you are making.|__________ |

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|You can back out of long cuts when the Band saw is running. |__________ |

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|Relief cuts should be used when cutting curves. |__________ |

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|Hands should NEVER travel in the path of the blade. |__________ |

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|Lower the blade guard close to the table when the blade has stopped and you are finished cutting. | |

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|Hands can be as close as 12mm (1/2 inch) to the band saw blade when it is moving for better control. | |

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|Make ALL adjustments to the saw BEFORE starting the machine. |__________ |

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|The blade MUST be stopped before leaving the Band saw. | |

| |__________ |

|If the blade breaks, shut off the saw and tell the instructor immediately. | |

| |__________ |

|Clear any scrap pieces of wood from around the blade with your hand. | |

| |__________ |

|Doweling is easy and safe to cut free hand on the Band saw. | |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /12 |

|operation of the Band saw. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

DRILL PRESS

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Wood to be drilled should be clamped to the table to prevent injury. |__________ |

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|Locate holes to be drilled by drawing a CIRCLE on the wood. |__________ |

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|Eye protection is only necessary for drilling large holes, where chips are flying from the drill. |__________ |

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|Always put a scrap piece of plywood below the wood being drilled so the drill bit does not hit the table. | |

| |__________ |

|Always drill with the same pressure for an even cut and to prevent chipping | |

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|The CHUCK KEY must be removed after installing or removing the drill bit. |__________ |

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|Long hair DOES NOT need to be tied back on the Drill Press. | |

| |__________ |

|If in a hurry, it is acceptable to stop the chuck of the Drill Press with your hand. | |

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|It is acceptable to sweep off the Drill Press table with your hand. |__________ |

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|Start drilling holes QUICKLY to prevent chipping. |__________ |

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|If you drill deep holes, you should withdraw the bit frequently to prevent burning. | |

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|Keep the long part of the wood to the left of the table. | |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /12 |

|operation of the Drill Press. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

TEST

JOINTER

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Wear eye protection when using the jointer |__________ |

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|The shortest board used on the Jointer is 305mm (12 inches). |__________ |

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|Fingers never pass DIRECTLY over the revolving cutter blades. |__________ |

|When jointing, keep the board in firm contact with the table and fence. | |

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|Always joint a board in the direction of the grain. | |

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|If the wood is below the level of the fence, push sticks MUST be used. |__________ |

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|The OUTFEED table can be adjusted to change the amount of wood cut. |__________ |

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|Stand directly behind the Jointer for good position. | |

| |__________ |

|Joint ONLY one side and one edge of the board on the Jointer. | |

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|Joint the END GRAIN of a board if the saw has left a poor finish. |__________ |

|The wood to be jointed must be in good condition, with no glue, paint, hardware or other materials that could damage | |

|the cutter head. |__________ |

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|Always make 1 pass over the cutter head with each board. |__________ |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /12 |

|operation of the Jointer. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

THICKNESS PLANER

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|The main purpose of the Planer is to make two surfaces of the wood parallel. |__________ |

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|Set the "depth of cut" on the Planer by the wood touching the feed rolls. | |

| |__________ |

|It is acceptable to plane wood with excess glue on the surface because it will NOT dull the cutters. | |

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|The jointed face side of a board goes UP when planning. |__________ |

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|Wood being cut in the Planer must be at least 305 mm (12 inches) long. | |

| |__________ |

|Hands must be kept away from the infeed and outfeed rolls when the Planer is running. | |

| |__________ |

|If the wood jams in the Planer, look into the machine to find the problem. | |

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|When planing several boards, plane all boards at each thickness setting before moving on to the next setting. |__________ |

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|Feed boards one at a time through the planer. | |

| |__________ |

|Eye protection in necessary when operating the Planer. | |

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|It is acceptable to plane ACROSS the grain for a smooth finish. |__________ |

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|"Walk" boards hand over hand instead of sliding them through your hands to prevent slivers | |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /12 |

|operation of the Thickness Planer. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

|Signed: _________________________ | | |

| | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

MITRE SAW

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Eye protection is not necessary on the Mitre Saw. |__________ |

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|All cutting MUST be done with the RIGHT HAND. |__________ |

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|It is acceptable to cut with your arms crossed on the Mitre Saw. |__________ |

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|Always pull the saw towards you when crosscutting wide pieces. |__________ |

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|Use either the right or left hand to cut and the other hand to hold the wood in position on the table. |__________ |

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|Always check with a Try Square before making your final cut. | |

| |__________ |

|The Mitre Saw is only used for cutting across the grain of a board. | |

| |__________ |

|Cut QUICKLY for an accurate and clean cut. | |

| |__________ |

|If cutting several pieces of wood the same length, measure and mark each piece before cutting. | |

| |__________ |

|If cutting several pieces the same length, use a "stop". | |

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|Always secure your wood with a clamp. |__________ |

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|Sawdust that collects along the Mitre Saw fence must be removed BEFORE cutting because it will affect the saw's |__________ |

|accuracy. | |

| |__________ |

|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /12 |

|operation of the Mitre Saw. | |(PASS MARK 10) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

TABLE SAW

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Use eye protection when operating the Table Saw. |__________ |

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|Set the blade height 2 teeth above the wood to be cut. |__________ |

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|ALL guards must be in position while operating the table saw. ONLY with the instructors permission can they be |__________ |

|removed | |

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|Make adjustments when the saw is running. |__________ |

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|When ripping, the part of the board KEPT is between the rip fence and the blade. |__________ |

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|Wood can be pulled through by reaching over the blade. | |

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|The minimum length of wood to be cut is 305mm (12”) | |

| |__________ |

|Use push sticks when ripping wood less than 6” wide. | |

| |__________ |

|Stand in line with the blade when ripping for good positioning. | |

| |__________ |

|When using the saw, the operator keeps his/her eyes on the saw blade and is NOT talking. | |

| |__________ |

|The good edge (face edge) goes against the rip fence. | |

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|When crosscutting, use the MITRE gauge/box and the RIP fence at the same time. |__________ |

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|Once a piece of wood is cut, leave it between the blade and rip fence until the machine comes to a complete stop. |__________ |

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|The Mitre Gauge/Box and Rip Fence may be used together when crosscutting wood. | |

| |__________ |

|Always check the mitre gauge for being square, before you use it. | |

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| |__________ |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /15 |

|operation of the Table Saw. | |(PASS MARK 13) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

TEST

WOOD LATHE

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Wear a Face Shield when operating the Wood Lathe. |__________ |

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|Turn on the Wood Lathe to see if the wood clears the tool rest once you secure the wood in place. |__________ |

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|Use the SLOWEST speed when first turning the Wood Lathe on. | |

| |__________ |

|Hold the turning tools firmly with both hands to maintain control. | |

| |__________ |

|Long hair and loose clothing are very dangerous on the Wood Lathe. | |

| |__________ |

|Always have the instructor check your set up before using the Wood Lathe. | |

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|LARGE projects should be turned at a FAST speed. |__________ |

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|When applying a finish on the Wood Lathe, use a LARGE cloth. | |

|The tool rest is used when SANDING the wood on the Wood lathe. |__________ |

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|Check frequently that the wood DOES NOT become loose while in the lathe. |__________ |

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|Projects that have been glued can be turned when the glue is mostly dry. |__________ |

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|Stop the Wood Lathe to make measurements with the calipers. |__________ |

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|It is acceptable to turn wood with large cracks on the Wood lathe. | |

|The tool rest needs to be kept close to the wood. You can adjust it when the Wood Lathe is running. |__________ |

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|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /14 |

|operation of the Wood Lathe. | |(PASS MARK 12) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

TEST

ROUTER

NAME: _______________________________

DATE: ___________________

| |TRUE/FALSE |

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|Eye protection is only necessary when using the hand Router. |__________ |

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|Unplug the Router if you are going to make any adjustments. |__________ |

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|A dull or damaged bit is still safe to use. |__________ |

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|Make several passes if removing a large amount of wood. |__________ |

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|It is OK to router materials with paint, cracks, knots, etc. |__________ |

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|The direction of feed is always with the rotation of the bit. |__________ |

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|Plan the cut so that you are balanced. |__________ |

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|When using the Router table keep your hands far away from the rotating bit. |__________ |

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|You can push the wood through as fast as you can so it will not burn. | |

| |__________ |

|Leave the router bit in contact with the wood when turning it off so you don’t accidentally catch your wood. | |

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| |__________ |

|I have received instruction and a demonstration on the correct and safe | |SCORE: /10 |

|operation of the Router. | |(PASS MARK 9) |

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|Signed: _________________________ | |Marked by:___________ |

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