Instructions:20in Drill Press

Purpose

The drill press is used for drilling holes. Fences and stops can help make cuts safer and more precise.

Safety

Do:

• Use clamps, fences, and fixtures to hold the workpiece
• Make sure the table is locked in place before starting
• Use a sacrificial board when drilling through the workpiece

Do not:

• Hold workpieces by hand when drilling - the bit can lift and spin the workpiece, causing injury
• Drill into the table surface or communal jigs

Emergency Stop

The drill press can be stopped with the power switch.

Operating Procedure

1. Set the table height:
   1. Consider the height of your sacrificial surface, drilled material and drill bit
   2. Unlock the table lock
   3. Crank the handle to change the height
   4. Securely lock the table
2. If drilling completely through the material, install a waste board to protect the table.
3. Clamp the workpiece to the table. Never hold workpieces by hand when drilling.
4. Install the drill bit in the chuck
5. Set the speed range: large tool = SLOW, small tool = FAST
6. Using the feed handle, carefully press the bit into the workpiece.
7. When drilling deep holes (more than 2x the diameter of the drill bit), raise the bit periodically to clear chips.

Shutdown and Housekeeping

• Remove all workpieces, tools, and fixtures
• Store drill bits in their proper spot, organized according to size
• Make sure the chuck key is stored in the holder on the side of the drill press
• Wipe down table, handles, switches with a brush or rag
• Sweep floor around the drill press and work table