Pedestal Drill

1. Always wear eye protection when using a pedestal drill

• True

• False

2. When changing a drill bit it is unnecessary to unplug the pedestal

drill from the power point.

• True

• False

3. It is wise practice to measure the correct depth of any intended

hole before attempting to bore it.

• True

• False

4. You need to use a scrap of wood under the work piece to prevent

the machine’s table from being damaged.

• True

• False

5. It is necessary to read and learn about the machine’s operating

instructions prior to using it.

• True

• False

6. There is no need to change the speed of the spindle.

• True

• False

7. It is safe to attempt to bore a hole without letting the pedestal drill

reach maximum speed.

• True

• False

8. You can use the machine’s depth stopper but you do not need to

adjust the table to the correct height.

• True

• False

9. You need to allow the drill to stop before removing it from the

material after having made a hole.

• True

• False

10. It is acceptable practice to remove the chuck key before starting

the machine.

• True

• False