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Drill Press Safety

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

Long hair must be _________________ or worn under a cap when you operate the drill press.
 

 

 2. 

Be sure the bit is ________________, straight and in good condition.
 

 

 3. 

Set the drill ______________ for the type of cut that is going to be made.
 

 

 4. 

The _______________ in the center of the table must be lined up directly under the cutting tool.
 

 

 5. 

Use ______________ to hold the material firmly on the table.
 

 

 6. 

Use the _______________ to tighten the chuck.
 

 

 7. 

Check ______________ to be sure the chuck key has been removed from the chuck before you turn on the drill press.
 

 

 8. 

Keep your hands and fingers away from the area directly ________________ the drill bit.
 

 

 9. 

Back out of a deep cut from time to time to prevent the bit from clogging and _____________.
 

 

 10. 

A piece of _____________ should be used under the material when a hold is to be drilled all the way through the stock.
 

 

 11. 

The drill press must be __________________ stopped before changes or adjustments are made.
 

 

 12. 

Let the drill press coast to a stop. ______________ try to stop it by hand.
 

 

 13. 

Use a ______________ to clear waste material from the drill press table.
 

 

 14. 

Never leave the drill press while it is still _____________. Wait fro it to come to a complete stop before you leave it.
 

 

 15. 

Get the instructor’s _______________ before you use any special set-ups or attachments.
 

 



 
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