Power Drill

Safety

 * Lockout:
 * Place in locked box when not in use
 * Never leave tool plugged in
 * Never leave tool on the floor
 * PPE:
 * Eye protection required
 * Dust mask recommended
 * Before use:
 * Ensure your material is securely clamped/fastened down
 * Ensure bit intact and secured in the drill chuck
 * During use:
 * Always drill a pilot hole before driving screws or drilling larger holes
 * Do not reach around/behind work-piece while operating

Usage

 * Bits:
 * To change the bit, loosen the jaws by rotating the two halves of the drill chuck apart
 * Place the shank of a bit at least 1/2" into the drill and tighten the chuck jaws
 * For bit specific information, see Drill Bits
 * Drilling:
 * Place a bit in the chuck and choose a spot to drill
 * The direction of rotation is controlled with a button where your thumb lands on the grip
 * If you are drilling a large hole, or are driving a screw, drill a pilot hole first
 * If you are driving a screw, make the diameter of the pilot hole a touch smaller than the diameter of the screw without its threads
 * The speed of the drill is controlled by how hard the trigger is pushed down. Start slow and build up
 * If you want to limit how far a screw is driven, use the numbered torque limiter on the head of the drill to control how much force the drill will limit itself to
 * At "1" the drill will not apply much force, but set to the "drill" setting it will not limit how much torque it applies
 * (Still limited by the power of the motor. Corded drill usually more powerful)

Further Information

 * Current: Black and Decker Drill (DR260)
 * Manual: link
 * Tutorial Video: link