RIDGID DP15501 manual Dress for safety, Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting, Keep Children Away

Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued)

- Use the spindle speed recom- mended for the specific operation and workpiece material - check the inside of the belt guard for drilling information; for accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessories.

•Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or pull the entire drill press down on you.

•Turn the motor switch off and put away the switch key when leaving

the drill press.

•To reduce the risk of injury from thrown work or tool contact, do not perform layout, assembly or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is rotating.

•Don’t overreach. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times.

•Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Dress for safety

•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.

•Wear nonslip footwear.

•Tie back long hair.

•Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

•Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using drill press for hours at a time.

•Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles, not glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break.

•For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.

•Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging drill press into a power out- let.

WARNING: Don't allow familiar- ity (gained from frequent use of your drill press) to cause a careless mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

Keep Children Away

•Keep all visitors a safe distance from the drill press.

•Make sure bystanders are clear of the drill press and workpiece.

Before Leaving The Drill Press

•Turn the drill press off.

•Wait for tool bit to stop spinning.

•Unplug the drill press.

•Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.

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