The indent will help to keep the drill bit in place while it is turning.
Wrap painter’s tape on the bit to indicate where you should stopdrilling.
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Place the masonry drill bit in the drill.
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For drilling into concrete floors, place a heavy object over the nozzle to stabilize it.
Turn on the vacuum.
Drill Slowly
Squeeze the trigger gently to rotate the bit at a slow speed.
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Only press lightly on the drill at this point; let the drill do most of the work.
Let the Drill Cool Down
Take frequent breaks to let the drill bit cool down.
While the bit is cooling, further vacuum out debris from the hole.
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Check the condition of the bit during the break to confirm that it is not broken or overly dull.
It is not easier to drill into wet concrete.
Concrete achieves full strength after about 28 days.
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