Wood Drilling - Craftsman evolv 320.30856 Operator's Manual

DRILLING (Fig. 12}
1. Check that the direction-
of-rotation selector is set
to Forward.
2. Secure the material to be
drilled in a vise or with
clamps to keep it from
turning as the drill bit rotates.
3. Hold the drill/driver firmly,
and place the bit at the point
to be drilled.
4. Depress the trigger switch to
start the drill.
Fig. 11
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Move the drill/driver bit into
the workpiece, applying only Fig. 12
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.
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.
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
immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason
for jamming.
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 the 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.
30856 Manual Revised 11-0623 Page 19