M1102/M1103
Safety for Drill Presses
SAFETY
READ and understand this entire instruction manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and oper- ational information is not understood and followed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!
USE this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be
1.EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. A face shield used with safety glasses is recommended. Always keep hands and fingers away from the drill bit. Never hold a workpiece by hand while drilling! DO NOT wear gloves when operating the drill.
2.GUARD. Only use this machine when the chuck guard is inplace and positioned over the chuck.
3.SECURING BIT. Properly tighten and securely lock the drill bit in the chuck.
4.CORRECT BIT. Use only round, hex, or triangular shank drill bits.
5.ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine ON.
6.DRILLING SHEET METAL. Never drill sheet metal unless it is securely clamped to the table.
7.SURFACE /WORKPIECE PREPARATION. Never turn the drill press ON before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scrap wood, etc.) DO NOT drill material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
8.DAMAGED TOOLS. Never use tools in poor condition. Dull or damaged cutting tools are hard to control and may cause serious injury.
9.DRILL OPERATION. Never start the drill press with the drill bit pressed against the workpiece. Feed the drill bit evenly into the workpiece. Back the bit out of deep holes to clear chips.
10.OPERATING SPEED. Always operate your drill press at speeds that are appropriate for the drill bit size and the material that you are drilling.
11.MAINTENANCE/SPEED CHANGES. Never do maintenance or change speeds with the machine plugged in to the power supply.
12.MOUNTING WORKPIECES. Use clamps or vises to secure workpiece before drilling. Position work so you avoid drilling into the table.
13.TABLE LOCK. Make sure the table lock is tightened before starting the drill press.
14.EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Technical Support at (360)