Portable Electric Drill Safety and Operation Test

The purpose of turning the drill on beofre attempting to drill a hole is to____.

• See if the drill operates

• See if the drill bit is running true

• Make sure the chuck key has been removed

• none of these

The purpose of moving the drill up and down often when drilling deep holes is to_____.

• Reem the hole slightly larger

• Give the drill operator better drilling leverage

• Help keep the hole centered

• Reduce overheating the drill bit

If a large capacity drill bit hangs during the drilling operation, what will likely happen?

• The bit will break.

• The drill will twist in the operator's hands likely causing a sprained wrist or bruised fingers.

• The drill will likely stall out and overheat.

• The hole will become badly distorted.

What kind of pressure should be applied to a drill during the drilling operation?

• Light, even

• Medium, even

• Moderate, even

• Heavy, even

• I can't, even...

What type of drill speed is needed for wood drilling operations?

• Low

• Low-medium

• Medium

• High

What type of drill speed is needed for most metal drilling operations?

• Low

• Low-medium

• Medium-high

• High

The purpose of a pilot hole when drilling is to______.

• Make the final hole drilling operation easier

• Guide the final drilling operation and achieve a more accurately placed hole

• Reduce the feed pressure needed to drill the hole

• Allow the final hole to be drilled at a faster rpm and achieve a smoother finish

To prevent seizing when drilling, the operator should______.

• Reduce the rpm's of the drill

• Lubricate the drill bit

• Use a high speed drill bit

• Reduce the feed pressure when the bit is about to come through the material being drilled