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ALWAYS unplug the drill before adjusting the
blades or adjusting the chuck
Cutting Stakes (cont.)
● Carefully install the staking tool into an unplugged 1/2” drill,
and tighten it firmly. Use the chuck key to tighten the chuck
● With the tool
installed, square up to
the log/stock so that
the cutting face is
flush with the end of
the log/stock
● Apply body pressure by
leaning against the back
of the drill
Maintain
constant
pressure
● Pull the trigger to cut a
stake. Continue applying
body pressure as the tool
cuts
● Wait until the drill comes
to a complete top before
removing the cutter from
the log/stock
Pull back
once drill has
stopped
TIP
● The staking tool will continue to cut even
after the log is pointed
● Stop the drill immediately after the point
is cut to avoid wasting material