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Figure 31. Hand poised over stop paddle.
Test Run
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test run the machine.
Always wear safety glass- |
es when operating drill |
press. Failure to comply |
may result in serious per- |
sonal injury. |
Make sure the starting switch is off. The pad- dle is down for off. Make sure all the fasteners and lock handles are tight. Plug in the power cord. Pull the START paddle. Make sure that your finger is poised over the paddle, Figure 31, just in case there is a problem. The drill press should run smoothly, with little or no vibration or rubbing noises. Strange or unnatural noises require you to stop the machine, wait for it to stop moving, unplug the machine, investigate and correct before further operation.
DO NOT investigate prob- lems or adjust the drill press while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding!
If source of an unusual noise or vibration is not readily apparent, contact our service depart- ment for help at
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