Tools may fall off and cause foot or toe injuries, and if the machine is running, tools may fall into revolving machinery. Drill Press 1. Wear eye protection at all times. See that all safety guards are in place 3. Use sharp and properly ground tools or drills at all times.
Clamp work solidly.
Do not hold it in your hands. Check with your instructor if you have any questions about the drill's condition. Always use a wood block beneath the drill being remove to avoid damaging small drills, or to prevent large drills from dropping on your foot. Remove chuck key immediately after tightening drill in drill chuck. Permit the drill to stop of its own accord after the power has been turned off.