Tech Ed Machine Safety CHMS

The tool used for tightening and loosening a drill bit is the _____.

• chuck key

• bob key

• clamp key

True or False, when clamping your work to the table you should always clamp on the feed lever side of the table.

• True

• False

The function of the depth stop is to _______.

• show how far you have drilled into your project

• regulate how far you drill into your project

• stop the machine in case of emergencies

True or False, the scrap board on top of the table is to protect the table from being drilled into and to help with splintering on the under side of your project.

• True

• False

When drilling large holes or using a larger bit, one should ______.

• back out frequently

• pull hard on the feed lever

• drill all the way through in one single attempt.

Make sure that the drill press has a start/stop button within easy reach of the operator.

• True

• False

2. What personal protective equipment should be used when operating a drill presses?

• Face shield

• Gloves

• Safety glasses

• All the above

You should never use your hands to remove metal cuttings from the drill press table. Instead you should use a:

• Vacuum

• Brush

• Both A & B

• Neither of the above

Drill press training is only required if I have no previous experience using a drill press.

• True

• False

When you finish using the drill press, you can leave the drill bit in the machine, someone else may need it too.

• True

• False