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NOTE: Large [5/16" (8 mm) to 1/2" (13 mm)] holes in steel can be
made easier if a pilot hole [5/32" (4 mm) to 3/16" (5 mm)] is drilled first.
DRILLING IN WOOD
Start drilling with slow speed and increase to full power while applying
firm pressure on the tool. Holes in wood can be made with the same
twist drills used for metal. These bits may overheat unless pulled out
frequently to clear chips from the flutes. Work that is apt to splinter
should be backed up with a block of wood.
Chuck Key Holder (Fig. 6, 7, 8)
1. Push double-hole end of holder through the slot in other end of
holder (Fig. 6).
2. Slip loop over electric plug and draw loop tight around cord
(Fig. 7).
3. Push ends of chuck key handle (long end first) through two holes
in end of holder (Fig. 8).
FIG. 7FIG. 6
FIG. 8
Keyed Chuck
Open the chuck jaws by turning collar by hand and insert the shank of
the bit about
3/4" (19 mm)
into chuck. Tighten the chuck collar by hand.
Place chuck key in each of the three holes, and tighten in clockwise
direction. It’s important to tighten chuck with all three holes. To release
the bit, turn the chuck counterclockwise in just one hole, then loosen the
chuck by hand.
Drilling
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
ensure workpiece is anchored or clamped firmly. If drilling thin
material, use a wood “back-up” block to prevent damage to the
material.
1. Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist drill bits, spade bits,
power auger bits, or hole saws. For METAL, use steel twist drill bits
or hole saws.
2. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough
pressure to keep drill biting, but do not push hard enough to stall
the motor or deflect the bit.
3. Hold tool firmly with both hands to control the twisting action of the
drill.
4. IF DRILL STALLS, it is usually because it is being overloaded or
improperly used. RELEASE TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY, remove
drill bit from work, and determine cause of stalling. DO NOT
CLICK TRIGGER ON AND OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO START
A STALLED DRILL — THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL.
5. To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce
pressure on drill and ease the bit through the last fractional part of
the hole.
6. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled
hole. This will help prevent jamming.
7. With variable speed drills there is no need to center punch
the point to be drilled. Use a slow speed to start the hole and
accelerate by squeezing the trigger harder when the hole is deep
enough to drill without the bit skipping out.
DRILLING IN METAL
Start drilling with slow speed and increase to full power while applying
firm pressure on the tool. A smooth even flow of metal chips indicates
the proper drilling rate. Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals.
The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be drilled dry.