Drill Bit Installation

  1. Check to see that the hole through the center of the drill steel is not blocked. If so, remove the obstruction.
  2. Clean the tapered end of the drill steel and the inside of the drill bit with a non-oily cleaner, making sure not to leave any oily residue.
  3. Make sure a brass shim is in the drill bit. If not, carefully roll a new one and slide it into the bit making sure that the ends do not overlap.
  4. Put the drill bit on the tapered end of the drill steel and tap it on a firm surface to seat the bit.

Drill Bit Installation
Drill Bit Removal
  1. Swing latch so that drill steel can be removed from drill.
  2. Pull drill steel out of drill.
  3. Using two hammers, place one hammer on bottom side of bit. Using other hammer, stike the bit on the top side. Rotate drill steel 1/4 turn and strike top of bit again. Repeat procedure until bit comes off.

CAUTION: Bit may forcefully pop off of drill steel.