Additional safety rules for drill presses
Warning. For your own safety, do not try to use your drill press or plug it in until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions and until you have read and understood the following:
1. Your drill press must be bolted securely to a workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for your drill press to move during certain operations, bolt the workbench to the floor.
2. This drill press is intended for use in dry conditions and indoor use only.
3. Always wear safety goggles which comply to a recognised standard. Use a face or dust mask along with safety goggles if the drilling operation is dusty. Use ear protectors, especially during extended periods of operation.
4. Do not try to drill material too small to be securely held. Do not drill material that does not have a flat surface unless it is clamped securely.
5. Always keep hands out of the path of the drill bit. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the drill bit.
6. Do not install or use any drill bit that exceeds 175mm (7 inches) in length or extends more than 150mm (6 inches) below the chuck jaws. They can suddenly bend outwards or break.
7. Do not use wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or rotary planers on this drill press.
8. When cutting a large piece of material make sure it is fully supported at the table height.
9. Do not perform any operation freehand. Always hold the workpiece firmly against the table so it will not rock or twist. Use clamps or a vise for unstable workpieces.
10. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be drilled.
11. Whenever possible, position the workpiece to contact the left side of the column; if it is too short or the table is tilted, clamp solidly to the table.
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12.If the workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary support.
13.Set the drill press to a speed appropriate to the job.
14.Do not start the drill press while the drill bit is touching the workpiece.
15.When using a drill press vise, always fasten it to the table.
16.Make sure all clamps and locks are firmly tightened before drilling.
17.Securely lock the head and table support to the column, and the table to the table support before operating your drill press.
18.Never turn your drill press on before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood etc.)
19.Before starting the operation, jog the motor switch to make sure the drill bit does not wobble or vibrate.
20.Let the spindle reach full speed before starting to drill. If your drill press makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrated excessively, stop immediately, turn the drill press off and unplug it. Do not restart until the problem is corrected.
21.Do not perform layout assembly or setup work on the table while the drill press is in operation.
22.Do not exceed the rpm stated on the bit or accessory. See the instructions that come with the accessory.
23.When drilling large diameter holes, clamp the workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may grab and spin the workpiece at high speed. Do not use fly cutters or
24.Make sure the spindle has come to a complete stop before touching the workpiece.
25.To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch off and unplug the drill press before installing or removing any accessory attachment or making any adjustment.