Drill Press

Safety

 * Lockout: when not in use
 * PPE: Eye protection required
 * Before use:
 * Ensure switched off before plugging in
 * Ensure chuck tightened before turning on
 * Ensure chuck key out of chuck before turning on
 * During use:
 * Clear shavings and dust from work-piece regularly
 * Beware that the bit heats up significantly
 * Do not adjust speed or bit until the drill is stopped and off
 * Practice "pecking"
 * Drill in a little bit, then retract the bit all the way out
 * Then drill in a little bit further
 * This prevents bit overheating
 * Metalworking:
 * No drilling that would create sparks

Usage

 * Bit:
 * For info on which bits do what, see this page
 * The key to the chuck should be magnetically attached to the side of the drill press
 * Turn the key counter-clockwise to loosen the chuck
 * Turn the key clockwise to tighten the chuck
 * Make sure bit is in straight before use
 * Drilling:
 * Drill down by pulling the 3-lever wheel towards you (counter-clockwise)
 * Release the lever to raise the bit back up
 * Depth measure on the left describes the depth the bit has reached
 * Depth measure on the left has two bolts that can be adjusted to stop the bit at a certain depth
 * The drill-able depth can be adjusted by raising or lowering the work bed
 * A lever on the left side of the bed loosens and tightens the bed's grip on the drill press
 * Loosen this lever, manually raise or lower the bed to desired height, then tighten it again
 * Cleaning:
 * Remove bit and put it away
 * Place chuck key magnetically onto side of drill press
 * Vacuum shavings on work bed
 * Vacuum shavings on floor

Further Information

 * Current: King Canada Floor Drill Press (KC-117FN)
 * Manual: link
 * Video Tutorial: link