Additional Safety Rules For Drill Presses

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR DRILL PRESSES

1.DO NOT operate your drill press until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of drill presses, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

3.YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST be securely fastened to a stand or workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand or workbench to move during operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor.

4.NEVER turn the drill press “on” before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).

5.NEVER start the drill press with the drill bit or cutting tool in contact with the workpiece.

6.USE ONLY drill bits, cutters, sanding drums and other accessories with 1/2" shank diameter or less.

7.ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the drill bit or cutting tool.

8.DO NOT ATTEMPT to drill material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

9.AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the drill bit or cutting tool.

10.TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE WORKPIECE, ALWAYS clamp work securely to table if it is too short to contact the column (see “OPERATION” section of this manual) or when using hole saw or cutting tools larger than 1/2 in diameter.

11.USE recommended speed for drill, accessory or workpiece material.

12.MAKE CERTAIN all lock handles are tightened before starting the machine.

13.NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on the table while the tool is operating.

14.BE SURE drill bit or cutting tool is not damaged and is properly locked in the chuck before operating.

15.MAKE SURE chuck key is removed from chuck before starting drill press. ONLY use chuck key provided with your drill press. It is equipped with a self-ejecting pin which eliminates the hazard of the key being left in the chuck.

16.ADJUST the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table.

17.ALWAYS allow the drill press to stop before removing scrap pieces from the table.

18.WHEN drilling large workpieces, MAKE SURE the material is supported at table height.

19.SHUT OFF the power, remove the drill bit or cutting tool, and clean the table and work area before leaving the machine.

20.DON'T wear gloves, necktie, or loose clothing when operating the drill press.

21.WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use of the tool.

22.SHOULD any part of your drill press be missing, damaged or fail in anyway, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off machine and remove plug from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.

23.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.212 and 1910.213 Regulations.

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