Additional Safety for Mill/Drills
1.EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. Wear safety glasses or face shield when using this machine. Always keep hands and fin- gers away from cutting tool. DO NOT wear gloves when operating the machine.
2.SECURING BIT. Properly tighten the cut- ting tool before using this machine.
3.BE ATTENTIVE. DO NOT leave machine running unattended for any reason.
4.ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches before starting machine.
5.WORKHOLDING.Beforestarting machine, be certain the workpiece has been properly clamped to the table. Position work so you avoid drilling into the table. NEVER hold the workpiece by hand during operation.
6.HEADSTOCK LOCK. Make sure the head- stock lock is tightened before starting the machine.
7.SURFACE/WORKPIECE PREP. Clear the table of all objects (tools, scrap wood, etc.) before starting machine. Unless a suitable support is used, DO NOT drill material that does not have a flat surface.
8.DAMAGED TOOLS. Never use cutting tools in poor condition. Dull or damaged cutting tools are hard to control and may cause serious injury.
9.OPERATION. Never start the machine with the cutting tool pressed against the workpiece. Feed the cutting tool evenly into the workpiece. Back the drill bit out of deep holes to clear chips when drilling.
10.AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. When operating machine, keep loose clothing articles such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items away from the spindle and DO NOT wear gloves.
11.OPERATING SPEED. Always operate your mill/drill at speeds that are appropriate for the bit size and the workpiece material.
12.MAINTENANCE/SPEED CHANGES. Never perform maintenance or speed changes with the machine connected to power.
13.EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties per- forming the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Tech Support at (570)
Like all machines there is danger associated with this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Model G0517 Mill/Drill |