RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ALWAYS TURN SWITCH OFF before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting.
■ALL REPAIRS, WHETHER ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL, should be made at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Use only Ryobi identical replacement parts.
■SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES
■Always wear eye protection.
■Always disconnect the tool from the power source when setting up, adjusting, or changing accessories.
■Do not wear gloves necktie, or loose clothing.
■Always clamp workpiece and brace against column to prevent rotation.
■Use recommended speed for drill accessory and workpiece material.
■Be sure drill bit or cutting tool is securely locked in the chuck.
■Be sure chuck key is removed from the chuck before connecting to power source or turning power ON.
■Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table. Shut off the power, remove the drill bit, and clean the table before leaving machine.
■Do not connect tool to power source or operate until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. If any part of your drill press malfunctions or has been damaged or broken, do not operate until the part is properly repaired or replaced.
■Never place your fingers in a position where they could contact the drill or other cutting tool if the workpiece should unexpectedly shift.
■Never use your hand to hold the object while drilling. Always clamp the object tight on the work table or use a drill vise to prevent accidental injury.
■Never perform any operation by moving the head or table with respect to one another. Do not turn the motor switch ON or start any operation before checking that the head and table lock handles are clamped tight to column and head and table support collars are correctly positioned.
■Before engaging the power switch ON, make sure the belt guard is down and the chuck is installed properly.
■Lock the motor switch OFF when leaving the drill press. Do not perform layout, assembly, or
■Firmly clamp or bolt your drill press to a work bench or table.
■Mount your drill press to either a workbench or mounting board; failure to comply could result in possible serious injury.
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