Safety for Drill Presses
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.
SECURING BIT. Properly tighten and securely lock the drill bit in the chuck.
CORRECT BIT. Use only round, hex, or triangular shank drill bits.
ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENChES. Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine ON.
DRILLING SHEET METAL. Never drill sheet metal unless it is securely clamped to the table.
SURFACE/WORKPIECE PREP. 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.
DAMAGED TOOLS. Never use drill bits in poor condition. Dull or damaged drill bits are hard to control and may cause serious injury.
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 frequently to clear deep holes.
CLEARING CHIPS. Turn the machine OFF and clear chips and scrap pieces with a brush. Disconnect power, remove drill bit, and clean table before leaving the machine.
OPERATING SPEED. Always operate your drill press at speeds that are appropriate for the drill bit size and the material that you are drilling.
MOUNTING WORKPIECES. Use clamps or vises to secure workpiece before drilling. Position work so you avoid drilling into the table.
TABLE LOCK. Make sure the table lock is tight- ened before starting the drill press.
MAINTENANCE/SPEED CHANGES. Never change speeds or do maintenance with the machine connected to power.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Technical Support at (570)
Like all machines there is danger associated with this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Model G0756 (Mfg. Since 2/13) |
