Installing/Removing Drill Bits - Grizzly G7945 Owner's Manual

DRILLING ACCURACY: To prevent drill bit wan-
dering and ensure accurate placement of holes,
mark the hole location with a center punch before
drilling. Also consider using a center-point drill to
start the hole.
PLUG/ROSETTE CUTTERS: Plug cutters and
rosette cutters are for wood only.
5-FLUTE/2-FLUTE CUTTERS: Use a 5-flute cut-
ter when cutting into plastics, brass, aluminum,
and mild steel. A 2-flute cutter can aggressively
grab the workpiece and damage the tool if used
with materials other than wood.
SPADE BITS AND PLASTIC: When drilling plas-
tic with a spade bit, use a spade bit with spurs.
HOLE SAWS: When using hole saws, apply firm
and even pressure, so the saw teeth contact the
surface all at the same time—not at an angle. You
can also flip the workpiece and finish drilling from
the other side.
Larger bits turning at slower speeds tend
to grab the workpiece aggressively. This
can result in the operator's hand being
pulled into the bit or the workpiece being
thrown with great force. Always clamp the
workpiece to the table to prevent injuries.
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Installing/Removing
Drill Bits
Any drill bit you install in the chuck must be
tight enough that it will not come loose during
operation.
Installing a Drill Bit
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open the drill chuck wide enough to accept
the shank of the drill bit.
3. Insert the drill bit as far as possible into the
chuck WITHOUT allowing the chuck jaws to
touch the fluted portion of the bit, and hand-
tighten the chuck.
Note: Make sure small bits are not trapped
between the edges of two jaws; if they are,
reinstall the drill bit or it will not be secure
enough to use for drilling.
4. Final-tighten the drill bit with the chuck key.
Removing a Drill Bit
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Use the chuck key to open the drill chuck,
and catch the drill bit with a rag to protect
your hands.
Model G7945/G7946 (Mfd. Since 09/17)