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2. Positioning the Workpiece
To prevent the workpiece or backing piece from being torn from your hands while drilling, you
MUST position it against the LEFT side of the column. Failure to do this could result in personal
injury. See Fig.19
3. Using a Vise
Use a drill press vise to hold a small workpiece that cannot be clamped to the table. The vise
must be clamped to the table.
A drill press vise, if used, MUST be clamped or bolted to the
table to avoid injury from a spinning workpiece or damage to
the vise or bit parts
4. Correct Drill Speeds
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplug the drill press
before adjusting speeds.
Use the recommended speed for the drill bit and workpiece. The drill bits that can be used are
shown in following figure: