Craftsman 320.17217 Operator's Manual page 12

,_ WARNING: Every time you use the drill, be sure to verify the following:
• Chuck jaws are tight and securing the drill bit firmly.
• Drill power cord is not damaged.
• Drill bit is the correct type for the material being drilled.
• Drill bit is in good condition, properly installed and securely tightened.
• Safety glasses and dust mask are being worn.
Failure to follow these safety rules can greatly increase your chances of injury!
GENERAL DRILLING TIPS (Fig.5)
,_k WARNING: Keep hands _ Fig. 5"'
and fingers away from the area
between the motor housing
and chuck. Do not reach
underneath the workpiece while
drill is operating.
You can use your drill with
various materials, such as
soft and hard wood, plywood,
plastics, metals, ceramics,
laminates and masonry. Be sure
your drill bit is specified for use
with the respective materials.
You can also use your drill with
a variety of accessories, such as buffing wheels, sanding drums, wire wheels,
hole saws and other accessories specified for use with electric power drills.
When drilling in smooth, hard surfaces (such as metal and hardwoods), use
a center punch (sold separately) to mark the desired hole location. This will
prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. The workpiece
to be drilled should be secured in a vise or clamped to a work surface to keep it
from turning as the drill bit rotates (Fig. 5).
CAUTION: Do not force the drill bit against the material you are drilling.
The motor may overheat and break the drill bit. If the drill bit breaks, it must be
replaced with a new drill bit.
_, WARNING: Always clamp the workpiece to a stable surface. Failure to
clamp the workpiece could result in the workpiece being thrown or kicked back,
causing serious personal injury.
1. Check the drill bit to make sure it is firmly locked in the chuck jaws of the
drill.
2. Check that the forward/reverse switch is in the forward position.
3. Hold the drill firmly with both hands whenever possible. Use one hand to
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