The Hand Drill is used for boring holes and driving screws into various materials. The main advantages of the Hand Drill over the Drill Press: there is almost no limit to where holes can be made in material and the Hand Drill is very portable

• DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
• SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair - they can get caught in moving parts
• ALWAYS BE AWARE of where your fingers are in relation to the drill bit
• DO NOT USE bits that are dull, bent or damaged
• MAKE SURE bit is centered in chuck and tightened before operating the drill
• USE A CLAMP when drilling metal, this will help prevent the material from spinning into your body or hand
• NEVER hold metal in your bare hand while drilling
• SEE CHART BELOW for types of drill bits to use with this tool
• AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the drill bit or cutting tool
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to drill material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used
• TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE WORKPIECE, ALWAYS clamp work securely to a table
• DO NOT USE locking button unless the drill is mounted in a drill press stand or otherwise held stationary. The user may need to instantly release the on/off switch if the bit binds in the work piece
• ALWAYS unplug the drill when attaching or changing bits or accessories
• REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Studio Technician)

OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:

• The hand drill can be started with the drill bit in contact with the work piece
• To drill a through hole without splintering the bottom face, place the material on a scrap piece of wood. This also protects the point of the drill bit
• !!!IMPORTANT!!! Use a scrap piece of wood to also prevent drilling into a metal table top
• To prevent rotation of the work piece, clamp the work secure to the table, either with a "C" clamp or the drill press clamp
• When using paddle/spade drill bits, you should always use a hold down clamp
• Paddle bits are not to be used on metal
• When drilling into metal, a cutting lubricant should be used. Cast iron and brass/bronze should be drilled dry
• Insert drill bits about 3/4" into the chuck and tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction
• Do not insert drill bits so deeply that they cover the fluted portion of the bit
• If the drill stalls, it is usually because it is being overloaded or improperly used. Release the trigger immediately, remove drill bit from work piece, and determine cause of stalling. DO NOT CLICK TRIGGER ON AND OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A STALLED DRILL - THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL
• To minimize stalling or breaking though the material, reduce pressure on drill and ease the bit thorough the last fractional part of the hole
• Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled hole. This will help prevent jamming
• Return bits to drawer when you are done and clean the work area

Auger Bit

• Use with hand drill only
• Do not use on metal

Paddle/Spade Bit

• Easier to use larger diameter bits on drill press, but hand drills can be used
• Do not use on metal

Wood-boring Bit

• Use with hand drill only
• Do not use on metal

Twist Bit with pilot tip

• Use with drill press or hand drill
• Do not use on metal

Twist Bit

• Use with drill press or hand drill
• Great for metal (use carbide tipped)
• Carbide tipped bits are usually black

Masonry Bit

• Use with hammer drill only
• Use only on masonry or plaster
• Note the "hammerhead" tip

Countersink bit

• Use with drill press or hand drill
• Do not use on metal

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