Drill Press Safety and Operations

What must you do before using the drill press?

• a. Wear Personal Protective Equipment

• b. Confine long hair

• c. Remove jewelry

• d. Ask permission form your instructor

Long stock should be held on which side of the drill press?

• left

• right

• front

• back

What should you NEVER do when operating a drill press

• leave the key in the chuck

• leave the machine running unattended

• never use drill bits and sanding drums that are damaged

• Hold work in place with a clamp when possible

How should stock be secured when using the drill press?

• not fastened at all

• held at an angle with your hands

• secured in a safe manner (claps etc.)

• none of the above

What should have occurred before you use the drill press

• passed the safety test with a 100% grade

• follow all safety procedures

• received teacher demonstration

• All of the above

Which statement is false for the safe operation of the drill press?

• use recommended speeds for all operations

• tighten all lock handles

• properly lock the bit in the chuck

• turn the machine on when changing a drill bit

Which statement is true for the safe operation of the drill press

• adjust the table depth stop to avoid drilling into the table

• change the gear speed when necessary

• make adjustments to the machine when necessary

• remove stock when drill bit is still turning

To brush chips away from the moving drill with the fingers.

• Safe
• Unsafe

To keep long hair away from the drill press spindle by keeping it tied back or covered.

• Safe
• Unsafe

To leave and key or chuck in the drill press.

• Safe
• Unsafe