Wood Drilling - Craftsman NEXTEC 320.30565 Operator's Manual

DRILLING (Fig. 12)
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4.
Check that the direction-
of-rotation selector is at
the correct setting (forward
or reverse).
Secure the material to be
drilled in a vise or with
clamps to keep it from turn-
ing as the drill bit rotates.
Hold the drill/driver firmly,
and place the bit at the
point to be drilled.
Depress the trigger switch
to start the drill/driver.
Fig. 12
5. Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough pressure to keep the
bit cutting. Do not force the drill/driver or apply side pressure to elongate a hole.
Let the tool do the work.
6. When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a center punch to mark the desired
location of the hole. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off-center as
the hole is started.
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When drilling metals, use light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating.
The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.
If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill/driver stalls, stop the tool im-
mediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason
for jamming.
NOTICE:This drill/driver is equipped with an electric brake. When the brake is
functioning properly, sparks may be visible through the vent slots in the housing.
This is normal and results from the action of the brake.
WOOD DRILLING
For maximum performance, use high-speed steel or brad-point bits for wood drilling.
1. Begin drilling at a very low speed to prevent the bit from slipping off the
starting point.
2. Increase speed as the drill bit bites into the material.
3. When drilling "through" holes, place a block of wood behind the workpiece
to prevent ragged or splintered edges on the back side of the hole.
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