Drill Press

Make sure that the drill press has a start/stop button within easy reach of the operator.

• True

• False

Always keep the drill oiled, and clean.

• False

• True

2. What personal protective equipment should be used when operating a drill presses?

• Face shield

• Gloves

• Safety glasses

• All the above

Before operating a drill press always remember to:

• Secure your hair

• Secure loose clothing

• Remove all jewelry

• All the above

. You should always position and secure your work piece to prevent it from spinning, and so you do not drill into the table.

• True

• False

__________ the drill press before changing the belts for speeds.

• Speed up

• Slow Down

• Power off

• Keep running

You should never use your hands to remove metal cuttings from the drill press table. Instead you should use a:

• Vacuum

• Brush

• Both A & B

• Neither of the above

Drill press training is only required if I have no previous experience using a drill press.

• True

• False

When you finish using the drill press, you can leave the drill bit in the machine, someone else may need it too.

• True

• False

Small drill bits run at a ______ speed

• faster

• Slower