Operate only with instructor’s permission and after you have received instruction.

Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.

Make sure all guards are in place and operating correctly before turning the machine on.

Always use proper eye protection.

Never drill on another student’s project without permission from the teacher.

Select properly sharpened drill bit – tighten in chuck and REMOVE chuck key.

Only twist bits or spade bit should be use on the drill press

Always clamp material to keep it from moving and possibly injuring you – check for safety – turn on power.

Always use scrap wood under the project to be drilled as well as setting the depth  stop to keep from drilling into the table or vise: 

 Keep your hands at a minimum of 3” from the rotating bit.

 Set the depth stop to drill a depth accurately. It will stop you from drilling too far.

 You may use a piece of tape to mark the desired drilling depth on the bit. (This is just a visual aid; it will not stop you from drilling too far.)

 If needed, change the speed only when the machine is off.

 Select speed carefully – the larger the drill or the harder the material the slower the speed.

 If a piece of work is caught in the drill – turn off power – do not try to stop by hand.

 Wait until the drill bit has completely stopped before reaching for your project.

 Always return drill bits and keys back to where they belong. Be careful your drill bit will be hot after drilling.