Drill Press

Floor Pillar Drill

Ear protection must be worn
Eye protection must be worn
Dust mask must be worn
Hair must be tied, no loose items (lanyards/ ties/ necklaces/ loose clothing etc. ) should be worn during operation
Never carry out maintenance on the machine
Never place your fingers close to the drill bit or other cutting tool
Never leave the machine unattended while running
Keep the work area clean and free of debris - before and after using the machine!
Always keep safety guard in place
Secure workpiece against rotation! - always use fixtures/ clamps/ vice to hold the workpiece
Know the location of the emergency off switch before operating the machine

Check and adjust the table before operating drill press
Ensure there is nothing obstructing the rotating handle
Secure work above a sacrificial board
Only use the twist drill bits pictured above - if you require different bits inform a technician first!
Keep the drill bit positioned above the hole in the table
Ensure drill bit and chuck are both secure before turning on the machine - ask a technician if you’re not sure
Always remove any nails or foreign bodies from the workpiece
Do not change the spindle speed - this requires a technician to adjust the machine, please speak to a HatchLabs technician.
If drilling holes of 3mm or bigger, start with a pilot hole and then increment size of drill bit
Never force the drill bit into your workpiece. Always use a light pulsing motion/ interrupted feed so you are removing chips from the hole instead of plunging straight through the material
Before turning the drill press on make sure your work/ any scrap material is not touching the drill bit
When drilling metal, use 3 in 1 oil. This reduces heat build up and makes the bits last longer!
Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop before making adjustments
Leave the machine clean and tidy