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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS
Safety is a combination of common sense, stay alert and knowing how to use your drill press.
WARNING
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the drill press in until you have read and understood the following.
1.READ and become familiar with the entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and possible hazards.
2.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3.DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp and wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
4.DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
5.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invited accidents.
6.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
7.DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8.USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force a tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
11.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in.
12.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommend accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
13.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it ON.
14.NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND. TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
15.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
16.DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
17.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
18.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function - check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
20.DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability to use the tool properly.
21.Dust generated from certain material can be hazardous to your health. Always operate the drill press in a
22.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any drill press can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only impact
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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