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| - | Titan Bench pillar drill | + | Bench pillar drill |
| - | ??? HP 240 volt single phase motor | + | 240 volt single phase motor |
| ===Risk assessment=== | ===Risk assessment=== | ||
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| === Drill bits === | === Drill bits === | ||
| - | * These are located on the wall behind the drill and in the draw below labelled "Drill bits". | + | * These are located on the wall behind the drill. |
| * If a drill bit is broken during normal usage, replace with a spare drill bit from the "Spare bits" storage box. Do not use the spares if there are still suitable bits available. | * If a drill bit is broken during normal usage, replace with a spare drill bit from the "Spare bits" storage box. Do not use the spares if there are still suitable bits available. | ||
| - | * If there are no more spares, make a note of the drill bit size and comment on the mailing list to get more stock. Alternatively, | + | * If there are no more spares, make a note of the drill bit size and comment on the Discourse |
| - | * The drill bits are good for general purpose. | + | * The drill bits are good for general purpose |
| === Usage === | === Usage === | ||
| + | - If using Large drill bits see extra instructions below. | ||
| - Move the working platform up or down by loosening the handle attached to the left of the platform. | - Move the working platform up or down by loosening the handle attached to the left of the platform. | ||
| - Insert the relevant drill bit. Ensure the shank of the drill bit goes all the way into the chuck. | - Insert the relevant drill bit. Ensure the shank of the drill bit goes all the way into the chuck. | ||
| - | - twist tighten | + | - Tighten the chuck using the chuck key. |
| - Align the hole in the platform with the drill bit. This is so that the surface won't be damaged if you do drill through the work piece. | - Align the hole in the platform with the drill bit. This is so that the surface won't be damaged if you do drill through the work piece. | ||
| - | - Secure the work piece onto the platform with clamps or using the metal vice clamp to hold the piece so your hands don't have to. | + | - Secure the work piece using the metal vice clamp to hold the piece so your hands don't have to. |
| - | - Turn on machine with the start button | + | - Turn on machine with the start button. |
| - Slowly use the three handles on the side to lower the drill into the work piece. | - Slowly use the three handles on the side to lower the drill into the work piece. | ||
| - Rotate the handles **slowly** to remove the drill bit upwards from the work piece - do **not** just let go of the handles. | - Rotate the handles **slowly** to remove the drill bit upwards from the work piece - do **not** just let go of the handles. | ||
| === Changing Speed === | === Changing Speed === | ||
| - | ????? | + | * If you must turn off the drill by hitting the stop button and change the belt setting. When finished put it back to the default setting. |
| === Tidying up === | === Tidying up === | ||
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| ===Using Large Drill Bits=== | ===Using Large Drill Bits=== | ||
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