Cordless Drills and Power Tool Battery Usage Tips

Tips for Safely Using Cordless Power Tool

Cordless power tools are an invaluable tool for DIY projects and home repair. Cordless drill work with a rechargeable power tool battery instead of a power cord, understanding the basic safety tips when it comes to operating a power tool like a drill can make a huge impact on personal safety as well as extend the cordless drill battery life.  Today AussieBatt cordless drill battery experts share some tips for using a cordless power tool safely!

1. Instruction manual

Whether you are an experienced craftsman or have never used a drill before you should always read the manual to lean how to safely use the cordless power tool.

2. Keep the drill battery charged and always have a backup power tool battery

When using a cordless drill you will want to keep the drill battery fully charged to ensure a healthy and strong motor. Since the batteries do not last for more than a few hours it is always good to have a Makita 192595-8 Power Tool Battery backup to stay productive longer.

3. Charge the Cordless Drill Battery Properly

Again, the steps taken before even handling the drill itself are essential to proper drill safety. When it comes to a cordless drill, which operates using a large battery pack at its base, this means properly preparing the Hitachi EB 9 Drill Battery before use. The temperature in the battery charging area should not be too cold or too hot as this could lead to a frozen or otherwise inoperable battery. Batteries that are too hot or too cold could malfunction once hooked into a drill.

4. Speed

Most cordless drills have at least two speeds in which they can be set at; different materials require a faster speed in order to get through cleanly. The best way to find out what speed you need is start out low then increase it as needed.

5. Screw

Before adjusting the speed on the drill when using screwing a screw into a board you should apply pressure with your second hand to the back of the drill to ensure that it goes in smoothly and cleanly.

6. Reverse switch

Cordless drills have a reverse switch for easily getting out screws that has already been put in. You can strip the screw or even damage the project you are working on if you use the wrong setting by accident.

7. Bring the drill into the store when buying a new bit

When I worked at a hardware store I always advised customers to bring their drill in order to pick the best bit for the job. Some bits don’t fit into some drills, although they mostly fit some don’t. Most stores allow you to open the drill bit packages to make sure it fits your drill.

8. Safety glasses

Cordless drills are relatively safe; however accidents do happen. I recommend using safety glasses any time you use the cordless drill so that the bit does not break and blind you or a piece of the material you are drilling does not fracture and cause eye damage.