Drill Press Safety and Parts
Use a __________ to clear waste material from the drill press table.
brush
Disconnect the __________ before changing the drill bit
electricity
When using the drill press
loose hair and clothing are a safety hazard
Let the drill press coast to a stop. __________ try to stop it by hand.
never
Back out of a deep cut from time to time to prevent the bit from clogging and __________.
over-heating
Get the instructor's __________ before you use any special set-ups or attachments.
permission
Keep your hands and fingers away from the area directly __________ the drill bit.
under
You should _______ leave the chuck key in the drill chuck.
NEVER
Clamp your work piece to the table or use a drill press vice to hold your work piece to prevent the drill press from
catching your work piece
Lower the spindle close to the table and keep the sacrificial board under it when
changing the bit
Use the __________ to tighten the chuck.
chuck key
Use __________ to hold the material firmly on the table.
clamps
The __________ in the center of the table must be lined up directly under the cutting tool.
clearance hole
The drill press must be __________ stopped before changes or adjustments are made.
completely
Use only bits that are designed and manufactured for __________ operation.
machine
Keep one hand on or near the _______ _____ while operating the drill press.
power switch
Place a backing board under your work to
prevent drilling into the work table
The first thing you should do after changing the bit is to
return the chuck key properly to it's holder
Never leave the drill press while it is still __________. Wait for it to come to a complete stop before you leave it.
running
A piece of __________ should be used under the material when a hole is to be drilled all the way through the stock.
scrap
Be sure the bit is __________ straight and in not damaged before using it.
sharp
Only adjust the machine __________ while the machine is running.
speed
Long hair must be __________ or worn under a cap when you operate the drill press.
tied back
If the bit gets caught in your work piece, turn off the machine and then __________________ to free the bit from the work piece.
turn the spindle backwards and back out of the hole
Check __________ to be sure the chuck key has been removed from the chuck before you turn on the drill press.
twice