Additional Safety Instructions For The
Vertical Milling Machine
1.DO NOT use until unit is completely assembled and installed according to instructions.
2.DO NOT use the mill until all controls and adjustments are understood.
3.BE SURE drill bit or cutter is securely locked in the chuck, collet or holder.
4.ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS and feeds with milling cutters and drill bits.
5.ADJUST TABLE OR DEPTH STOP to prevent drilling into table work surface.
6.KEEP FLOOR AREA around the mill free from oil, tools, and chips.
7.NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO HOLD WORKPIECE during milling or drilling. Clamp it to work surface or use a vise to secure workpiece and prevent rotation.
8.NEVER HANDLE SHARP CUTTERS with bare hands. Paper towels or shop rags wrapped around them will help to avoid injury.
9.ALWAYS use a brush to remove chips after the cutter has stopped. Never use a rag to remove chips.
10.NEVER operate mill if any part is damaged or broken until it is properly repaired or replaced.
11.BE SURE cutter, workpiece and machine parts have proper working clearance throughout the range of motion you intend to use.
12.NEVER place your fingers in a position where drill or cutter could contact them if a part shifts unexpectedly. Serious personal injury could result.
13.NEVER perform layout, assembly, or setup work on the mill while a bit or cutter is rotating.
14.SHUT OFF POWER, remove drill or cut- ting tool, and clean tool before leaving machine.
Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G1004/G1008 Milling Machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay atten- tion. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine |