How to Use a Drill Safely

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Wear safe clothing and eye protection.. Wear ear protection if drilling regularly.. Protect your lungs when necessary.

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Steps

1

Wear safe clothing and eye protection.

Step 1

Wear safe clothing and eye protection.

2

Wear ear protection if drilling regularly.

Step 2

Wear ear protection if drilling regularly.

3

Protect your lungs when necessary.

Step 3

Protect your lungs when necessary.

4

Choose the correct drill bit.

Step 4

Choose the correct drill bit.

5

Fit the drill bit firmly into the chuck

Step 5

Fit the drill bit firmly into the chuck

6

Clamp small pieces together.

Step 6

Clamp small pieces together.

7

Handle the cord safely.

Step 7

Handle the cord safely.

8

Drill a pilot hole.

Step 8

Drill a pilot hole.

9

Drill with steady pressure.

Step 9

Drill with steady pressure.

10

Adjust the clutch.

Step 10

Adjust the clutch.

11

Avoid overheating the drill bit.

Step 11

Avoid overheating the drill bit.

12

Do not force a jammed bit through.

Step 12

Do not force a jammed bit through.

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