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