Home About Us International IRWIN Home Support Services Safety Warnings All Tools Accessory Storage Cases Chisels Circular Saw Blades Clamps Drill Bits Fastener Drive Hammers Handsaws Impact Accessories Levels & Squares Linear Edge Locking Tools Marking Tools Pipe Wrenches Pliers & Adjustable Wrenches Screw & Bolt Extractors Screwdrivers Snips Taps, Dies, & Sets Utility Knives & Blades Worksite Products Vises Tools by Trade Automotive Carpet Installer Do-It-Yourself Drywaller Electrician Framer General Contractor Masonry Mechanic Metalworker MRO Plumber Roofer Woodworker Safety Warnings Follow these important safety instructions when using IRWIN hand tools and power tool accessories. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Failure to follow warnings may result in bodily injury. Click a link below to read safety warnings related to certain products. Auger Bits Bar Clamps / Spreaders Circular Saw Blades--Wood Cutting Metal Cutting Circular Saw Blades Drill Bit Extensions Drill Bits Drill Stands and Gauges Extra-Long Flat Bits Hole Cutters Marking Tools Pliers Screw Extractor & Drill Sets Screwdrivers Screw Extractors Standard Length & Short Length Flat Bits Tap & Drill Sets Taps & Dies Vise-Grip Locking Tools Woodboring Bits Auger Bits WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Make sure the backside of the material being drilled is clear of wires, cables, pipes, and other objects that might cause hazards. Do not operate in excess of 2,500 RPMs. See also: Drill Bits, Woodboring Drill Bits Back to Top Bar Clamps / Spreaders WARNING: Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Never use the clamp as a load-bearing device to lift, pull, or transport. Doing so may cause serious bodily injury. NOTE: Spreader application may cause the bar to bend. Excessive force may cause a permanent bend in the bar resulting in reduced clamping performance. See also: Clamps, Bar Clamps Back to Top Circular Saw Blades--Wood Cutting WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Always hold or clamp material firmly while working. Always allow saw to operate at maximum speed. Always be sure blade guard and safety equipment on saw is operating properly. Do not use blade for material other than wood. Do not wear loose clothing that can catch in the spinning blade. See also: Circular Saw Blades Back to Top Metal Cutting Circular Saw Blades Metal cutting circular saw blades are intended for use on dedicated metal cutting saws which run at reduced RPMs. See the application guide for recommended saw usage for IRWIN Metal Cutting Circular Saw Blades. See also: Circular Saw Blades Back to Top Drill Bit Extensions WARNING: Always read and follow the owner's manual for your power tool and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Always inspect the bit and the extension prior to use, and do not use them if damage is suspected. Do not use the bit extension in gas or impact power drills. High torque loads from these drills may cause the extension to break, which could cause bodily injury. Only use grooved hex shank accessories with the extension. Non-grooved hex shank accessories will not lock into the extension, and could unexpectedly release while drilling, which may result in bodily injury. See also: Drill Bits Back to Top Drill Bits WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use excessive force while drilling. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Adjust the drilling speed to the job; generally the harder the material being drilled the slower the RPMs. See also: Drill Bits Back to Top Drill Stands and Gauges WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. See also: Drill Bits Back to Top Extra-Long Flat Bits WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Make sure the backside of the material being drilled is clear of wires, cables, pipes, and other objects that might cause hazards. Do not operate in excess of 2,500 RPMs. Flat bit recommended turning speed is 1,500 to 2,000 RPMs. Do not use in a drill press. See also: Drill Bits, Woodboring Drill Bits Back to Top Hole Cutters WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Make sure the backside of the material being drilled is clear of wires, cables, pipes and other objects that might cause hazards. Refer to the chart below for recommended drilling speeds. Do not use lubricant with this tool. Recommended Drill Speeds Hole Size | RPM Mild Steel | RPM Stainless Steel 3/4" - 1" / 20 mm - 25 mm | 1300 - 1750 | 325 - 450 1" - 1-3/8" / 25 mm - 35 mm | 950 - 1300 | 230 - 325 1-3/8" - 2" / 35 mm - 50 mm | 650 - 950 | 160 - 230 2" - 2-1/2" / 50 mm - 65 mm | 500 - 650 | 125 - 160 See also: Linear Edge Back to Top Marking Tools WARNING: Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. See also: Marking Tools Back to Top Pliers WARNING: Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. See also: Pliers & Adjustable Wrenches, Pliers Back to Top Screw Extractor & Drill Sets WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Screw extractors are designed for hand application use only. Do not use extractors in power tools. Always use cutting oil with cutting tools. Do not heat the tool. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use excessive force while drilling. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Adjust the drilling speed to the job; generally the harder the material being drilled the slower the RPMs. Always maintain a firm footing and control of the tool. Prior to use, always inspect the tool and discard immediately if damage is suspected. See also: Screw & Bolt Extractors Back to Top Screwdrivers ALWAYS wear safety goggles and other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not use to pry or chisel. Not Insulated. Will not protect against electrical shock. See also: Screwdrivers Back to Top Screw Extractors WARNING: Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. For hand application use only, do not use in power tools. Always use cutting oil with cutting tools. Do not heat the tool. Always maintain a firm footing and control of the tool. Prior to use, always inspect the tool and discard immediately if damage is suspected. See also: Screw & Bolt Extractors, Multi-Spline Screw Extractors Back to Top Standard Length & Short Length Flat Bits WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Make sure the backside of the material being drilled is clear of wires, cables, pipes, and other objects that might cause hazards. Do not operate in excess of 2,500 RPMs. Flat bit recommended turning speed is 1,500 to 2,000 RPMs. See also: Drill Bits Back to Top Tap & Drill Sets WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Taps are designed for hand application use only. Do not use taps in power tools. Always use cutting oil with cutting tools. Do not heat the tool. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use excessive force while drilling. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Adjust the drilling speed to the job; generally the harder the material being drilled the slower the RPMs. Always maintain a firm footing and control of the tool. Prior to use, always inspect the tool and discard immediately if damage is suspected. See also: Taps, Dies, & Sets Back to Top Taps & Dies WARNING: Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. For hand application use only. Do not use taps or dies in power tools. Always use cutting oil with cutting tools. Do not heat the tool. Always maintain a firm footing and control of the tool. Prior to use, always inspect the tool and discard immediately if damage is suspected. See also: Taps, Dies, & Sets Back to Top Vise-Grip Locking Tools WARNING: DO NOT use on live wires. Handle grips DO NOT provide protection against electrical shock. Always wear safety goggles, gloves & other appropriate safety items for protection. Only tighten adjusting screw by hand or with hex key. See also: Locking Tools Back to Top Woodboring Bits WARNING: Always read and follow the operating and safety instructions in the power tool owner's manual and the instructions for use of the accessory. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, and wear other appropriate safety items for protection. Do not drill near live electrical circuits. Do not use a side-to-side movement when drilling. Make sure the backside of the material being drilled is clear of wires, cables, pipes, and other objects that might cause hazards. See also: Drill Bits, Woodboring Drill Bits Back to Top IRWIN Tools IRWIN Brands IRWIN Support All Tools Tools by Trade New Tools Promotions & Events Find a Retailer VISE-GRIP® MARATHON® QUICK-GRIP® SPEEDBOR® STRAIT-LINE® MARPLES® Unibit® HANSON® Reference Guides Manuals Literature Guarantees Safety Warnings MSDS Sheets Ask IRWIN Press Center Glossary Testimonials Invention Submission Account Access Contact Us Terms of Use Updated Privacy Policy Site Map Copyright © 2021 IRWIN Tools. The blue and yellow color scheme is a trademark for IRWIN power tool accessories and non-striking hand tools. 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