Power Drill

Potential Hazards: Exposed moving parts and electrical hazard with the potential to cause harm through entanglement, impact and cutting, exposure to heat, dust, projectiles and sharp objects.

1. PRE-Operation:

·       Task (e.g. Drawings, instructions, specifications etc.) is clearly understood.

·       Ensure drill bit is installed tightly into chuck and chuck key has been removed (if applicable).

·       Work piece is secured.

·       Correct drill speed has been set.

·       Where necessary, depth stop for drill has been set or wood to be drilled is rested on scrap.

·       Correct drill bit has been selected for material being drilled.

·       Identify ON/OFF switch and emergency stop button (if applicable).

2. Operation:

·       Check, that drill bit runs ‘true’ and does not wobble.

·       Keep hands clear of work piece and away from rotating tool.

·       Back out frequently on deep cuts to clean and cool drill bit.

·       Turn off drill before speed settings or bit is changed.

·       Exercise caution when removing hot drill bit.

3. POST-Operation:

·       Switch off drill before removing waste material from the drill table.

·       Ensure good housekeeping practices are in place to minimise dust build-up.

·       Return clean drill bit to drill rack and clamps to their storage area.