Positioning Table and Workpiece
Lock the table to the column in a position so that the tip of the drill is just a little above the top of the workpiece.
Always place a piece of backup material (wood, plywood, etc.) on the table under- neath the workpiece. This will prevent “splintering” or making a heavy burr on the underside on the workpiece as the drill breaks through. To keep the backup material from spinning out of control, it must contact the left side of the column, as illustrated.
WARNING: To prevent the work- piece or the backup material from being torn from your hand while drilling, position them against the left side of the column. If the work- piece or the backup material are not long enough to reach the column, clamp them to the table. Failure to do this could result in personal injury.
Workpiece
Backup
Material
For small pieces that cannot be clamped to the table, use a drill press vise (not included).
WARNING: The vise must be clamped or bolted to the table to reduce the risk of injury from spin- ning work and vise or tool break- age.
Workpiece
Drill Press
Vise
Bolt or Clamp Vise Securely
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