Unit 11 Drill Press Safety Instructions

What should you do with long hair before operating a drill press?

• Leave it loose

• Tie it back or wear under a cap

• Cut it short

• Dye it blue

What type of bits should be used for machine operation?

• Any available bits

• Bits designed and manufactured for machine operation

• Homemade bits

• Rusty bits

In what condition should the bits be for the drill press be in before use?

• Dull and bent

• Sharp, straight, and in good condition

• Old and rusty

• Any condition is fine.

When should you turn down the drill speed?

• When drilling large holes or into harder materials

• When drilling into soft materials
• When using a new drill bit
• When the drill is not in use

What should be adjusted to line up under the cutting tool?

• The drill bit

• The table

• The motor

• The handle

How should you fasten the cutting tool in the chuck?

• By hand

• With a chuck key

• With a hammer

• With glue

What should you do before turning on the drill press?

• Remove the key

• Add oil

• Paint the drill

• Call a friend

Where should you keep your hands while operating the drill press?

• On the drill bit

• Out of the area directly under the drill-bit

• On the table

• In your pockets

What should you do if the hole is going to be drilled all the way through the material?

• Drill faster

• Use a larger bit

• Fasten a piece of scrap under the material

• Use no support

What should you do before making any changes or adjustments to the drill?

• Turn the drill off

• Increase the speed

• Call for help

• Ignore it