Chapter 27: Drill Press - Safety Flashcard

Front

When operating the drill press, what should be done with long hair?

Back

Put it under a cap or hair net and keep your head away from moving parts.

Front

What type of drill press chuck should be used with a straight shank twist drill? Options: a. Universal 3-jaw chuck, b. Jacobs chuck, c. Morse tapered chuck, d. Any of these are acceptable

Back

Jacobs chuck

Front

Which item(s) of protective equipment is/are absolutely necessary when operating the drill press? Options: a. Leather gloves, b. Leather apron, c. Steel toed shoes, d. Safety glasses

Back

Safety glasses

Front

Which of the following conditions would be unsafe when operating a drill press?
a. Floor is slippery from spilled cutting oil
b. Drill area is cluttered with tools and scrap metal
c. The belt guard is loose
d. All of above

Back

All of above

Front

If the metal being drilled begins to revolve, you should _________.

Back

turn off the drill press and free the metal

Front

To select the proper twist drill, one should check _________.

Back

size, sharpness and type of shank

Front

Before turning on the drill press the operator should _________.

Back

tighten the drill press table locking clamp, clamp work in a vise, remove the chuck key.

Front

Which is not a safe way to secure metal while it is being drilled? Options: a. Hold it firmly by hand, but securely on the drill press table, b. In a drill press vise, c. Clamp, d. Between supports mounted on the drill press table

Back

Hold it firmly by hand, but securely on the drill press table

Front

When a bit seizes it may __________.

Back

break the bit.

Front

After the drilling is finished, which of the following should be completed first __________: a. turn off the drill press, b. remove the drill bit from the chuck, c. remove the work from the drill press vise, d. none of the above should be done first

Back

turn off the drill press