Available in a wide variety of types and capacities, portable
power drills are undoubtedly the most used power tools in the
world. Because of their handiness and application to a very
wide range of jobs, drills often receive very heavy usage. For
this reason your safety demands that you carefully check
capacity limitations and accessory recommendations of your
drill. See the owner/operators manual.

Be sure the trigger switch actuates properly. It should turn
the tool "on" and return to the "off" position after release.

If equipped with a lock-on, be sure it releases freely.

Check carefully for loose power cord connections and frays
or damage to the cord. Replace damaged tool and extension
cords immediately.

Be sure the chuck is tightly secured to the spindle. This is
especially important on reversible type drills.

Tighten the drill bit securely as prescribed by the owner/
operators manual. The chuck key must be removed from the
chuck before starting the drill. A flying key can be an injury
inflicting missile.

Check auxiliary handles, if part of the tool. Be sure they are
securely installed. Always use the auxiliary drill handle when
provided. It gives you more control of the drill, especially if
stalled conditions occur. Grasp the drill firmly by insulated
surfaces.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
complying with current national standard, and a full face shield
when needed. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Wear
hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, jewelry or any dangling
objects that may catch in rotating parts or accessories. Tie back
long hair.

Always hold or brace the tool securely. Brace against stationary
objects for maximum control. If drilling in a clockwise (forward)
direction, brace the drill to prevent a counter clockwise reaction.

Don't force a drill — apply enough pressure to keep the drill bit
cutting smoothly. If the drill slows down, relieve the pressure.
Forcing the drill can cause the motor to overheat, damage the
bit, and reduce operator control.

If the drill binds in the work, release the trigger immediately—
unplug the drill from the power source, and then remove the bit
from the workpiece. If you suspect that the drill operation you are
performing can potentially bind, then under no circumstances
should you actuate any switch "lock-on" that may be available
to you.

Never attempt to free a jammed bit by starting and stopping
the drill.

As you approach hole breakthrough, grip or brace the drill firmly,
reduce pressure and allow the bit to pass through the hold easily.

Always have firm footing when drilling. Brace or position yourself
very carefully when working on ladders and scaffolding. Be sure
of your balance and control before you start the job.

Unplug the tool before changing bits, accessories or attachments.

And remember — when drilling blindly (you can't see behind what
is being cut), check carefully for possible electrical wiring or pipes
in your path. If wires are present, they must be disconnected at
their power source by a qualified person or avoided to prevent
possibility of lethal shock. Water pipes must be avoided or drained
and capped. Always hold the tool by the insulated grasping
surfaces, if provided.

Remove materials or debris from the area that might be ignited by
hot chips.

Unplug drills immediately after use and store in a dry place.