Drill Press

Hazards

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Safety Measures

1. Know Emergency Procedures

• Be aware of the stop button’s location before operating the machine.

2. Wait for the Machine to Stop

• Do not adjust or remove your work until the drill press has completely stopped.

3. Use the Chuck Key Properly

• Never leave the chuck key in the drill chuck.

• Make adjustments and remove the key before starting the machine.

4. Keep Hands Safe

• Do not place your hands under the stock being drilled.

• Do not stop the rotation of the chuck or spindle with your hand.

• Never hold your work with your hands while drilling.

5. Always Monitor the Drill Press

• Never leave the drill press running unattended.

Proper Use

1. Insert the Drill Bit

• Use the chuck (located in the drill press components bin) to insert the desired drill bit securely.

2. Secure Your Workpiece

• Use a clamp or drill vise to hold your work in place.

3. Turn on the Drill Press

• Press the green button on the front to start the machine.

4. Drill the Hole

• Lower the drill by pulling the handles toward yourself.

• Continue lowering until the drill has completely passed through the material.

5. Retract the Drill

• Slowly raise the drill by rotating the handles in the opposite direction.

6. Turn Off the Machine

• Press the red button on the front to stop the drill press.

• Wait until the machine has completely stopped moving before removing your piece

Cleanup

1. Wood Scraps

• Place all wood scraps in the wood scrap bin.

2. Drill Chuck

• Return the drill chuck and drill bit to the drill press components bin.

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Put away all PPE in its designated storage area.