ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR FOR DRILL PRESSES
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocution.
4.SECURE THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SUR- FACE. Vibration can cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over.
5.NEVER START THE MACHINE BEFORE CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJECTS (tools, scrap pieces, etc.). Debris can be thrown at high speed.
6. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum against the workpiece. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.
7.PROPERLY LOCK THE DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDING DRUM IN THE CHUCK before operating this machine.
8.REMOVE THE CHUCK KEY BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. The chuck key can be thrown out at a high speed.
9.TIGHTEN ALL LOCK HANDLES before starting the machine. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.
10.USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, SANDING DRUMS, OR OTHER ACCESSORIES with shank size recommended in your instruction manual. The wrong size accessory can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
11.USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, OR SANDING DRUMS that are not damaged. Damaged items can cause malfunctions that lead to injuries.
12. USE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS for all operations. Other speeds may cause the machine to malfunction causing damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
13.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the bit.
14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the bit. Serious injury to the hand can occur.
15.HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE. Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does not have a flat surface against the table, or that is not secured by a vise. Prevent the workpiece from rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it against the drill press column. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.
16.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND WAIT FOR THE DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDING DRUM TO STOP TURNING prior to cleaning the work area, removing debris, removing or securing
17.PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE work- pieces. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause severe injury.
18.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR
19.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use. Someone else might accidentally start the machine and cause serious injury to themselves.
20.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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