1.. DRILL.PRESS.SPEEDS..Alwaysoperateyourdrillpress atspeedsthatareappropriateforthedrill
bitsizeandthematerialthatyouare drilling.
2.. DRILLING.HOLES. Feed the drill bit evenly into the workpiece. Back the bit out of deep holes and
clear the chips with a brush after you have turned the machine off.
3.. USING.THE.CORRECT.DRILL.BITS. Use only round, hex or triangular shank drill bits, and make sure
the drill bit you are using is tightened properly..
4.. SAFE.MAINTENANCE. Never do maintenance or change speeds with this machine plugged in.
5.. USING.SERVICEABLE.TOOLS. Never use tools that are in poor condition. Cutting tools that are dull
ordamagedaredifficulttocontrolandmay causeseriousinjury.
6.. DRILLING.OPERATIONS. Never hold a workpiece by hand while drilling, never drill sheet metal
unless it is clamped securely to the table, and always secure the workpiece to the table before
drilling.
7.. SECURING.A.WORKPIECE. Properly position workpieces to avoid drilling into the table.
8.. PROTECTING.YOUR.EYES.Afaceguardusedorsafetygogglesisrecommended.
9.. WORKING.HABITS. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and
safety will become second-nature to you.
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12. DO.NOT.force.the. tool..The machinewill doa saferand betterjob atthe ratefor whichit was
designed.
13. Use.correct.tool..DO.NOTforcemachineorattachmenttodoa jobforwhichitwasnotdesigned.
14. Wear.proper.apparel..DO.NOTwearlooseclothing,neckties,gloves,jewelry; andtiebackhair.
15. Remove.adjusting.keys.and.wrenches..Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that
alladjustingkeysandwrencheshavebeenremoved.
16. Use.proper.extension.cord..Whenusinganextensioncord,makesureit isingoodcondition.
Whenextensioncordis100feetandless inlength,usethosethatareratedStandard Service
(gradeS)orbetter,andthathaveaconductorsizeof16AWG.Adropinlinevoltage,lossof
powerandoverheatingcanresultwhenusingan undersizedcord.Theextensioncordshouldhavea
ground wire and ground plug pin, as well.
17. Keep.proper.footing.and.balance at all times.
18. DO.NOT.leave.machine.unattended..Waituntilitcomestoacomplete stopbeforeleavingthearea.
19. Perform.machine.maintenance.and.care..Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instruc-
tions in the manual.
20. Keep.machine.away.from.open.flame..Operatingmachinesnearpilotlightsand/or openflames
creates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area. Dust particles and an ignition source may cause
an explosion. DO.NOT operate the machine in high risk areas, including but not limited to, those
mentioned above.
Additional.Safety.Instructions.for.Drill.Presses

SAFETY