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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESS
Following good safety practices when using drill presses is a
must. Make a habit of including safety in all your activities.
WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Do not operate this tool until it is assembled and
installed according to the instructions.
• YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST BE BOLTED
securely to a
workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for your
drill press to move during certain operations, bolt the
workbench to the floor.
• DO NOT
try to drill material too small to be securely held.
• ALWAYS
keep hands out of the path of a drill bit. Avoid
awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the drill bit.
• DO NOT
install or use any drill bit that exceeds 7 in.
(175 mm) in length or extends 6 in. (150 mm) below the
chuck jaws. They can suddenly bend outward or break.
• DO NOT USE
wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle
(fly) cutters, or rotary planers on this drill press.
• WHEN
cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is
fully supported at the table height.
• NEVER
hold the work piece by hand. Secure the work
piece with a clamp or another appropriate fixture if it is
not long enough to be braced against the table column.
• CLAMP THE WORKPIECE OR BRACE IT
against the left
side of the column to prevent rotation. If it is too short or
the table is tilted, clamp it solidly to the table.
• IF THE WORKPIECE
overhangs the table such that it
will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
• SECURE THE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold the
work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
• WHEN
using a drill press vise, always fasten to the table.
• MAKE SURE
all clamps and locks are firmly tightened
before drilling.
• MAKE SURE
there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be drilled.
• SECURELY LOCK THE HEAD
and table support to
the column, and the table to the table support before
operating the drill press.
• NEVER
turn your drill press on before clearing the table of
all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). Remove material or
debris from the area that might be ignited by hot chips.
• Crowded, cluttered work areas that can cause tripping or
loss of balance are particularly dangerous.
• BEFORE STARTING
the operation, jog the motor switch
to make sure the drill bit does not wobble or vibrate.
• LET THE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED
before starting
to drill. If your drill press makes an unfamiliar noise or if it
vibrates excessively, stop immediately, turn the drill press
off and unplug. Do not restart the unit until the problem
is corrected.
• DO NOT
perform layout assembly or set up work on the
table while the drill press is in operation.
• USE THE RECOMMENDED SPEED
for any drill press
accessory and for different workpiece material.
READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS
that come with the accessory.
• WHEN DRILLING
large diameter holes, clamp the
workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may grab
and spin the workpiece at high speeds.
DO NOT USE
fly
cutters or multiple-part hole cutters, as they can come
apart or become unbalanced in use.
• DO NOT
use bits with screw tips. These bits will pull the
workpiece up from the table and start to spin, causing a
serious risk of injury.
• MAKE SURE
the spindle has come to a complete stop
before touching the workpiece.
• TO AVOID INJURY
from accidental starting, always
turn the switch “OFF” and unplug the drill press before
installing or removing any accessory or attachment or
making any adjustment.
•
Be sure the chuck is tightly secured to the spindle.
•
USE ONLY THE SELF-EJECTING TYPE CHUCK KEY
as
provided with the drill press. Tighten the bit securely in the
chuck. The chuck key can be thrown at a high velocity if
not removed, causing risk for injury.
•
DO NOT FORCE DRILLING.
The tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is was intended.
•
If the bit binds in the workpiece, release the on/off switch
immediately. Unplug the tool, then free the bit from the
workpiece. Do not try to free a jammed bit by starting and
stopping the tool.
• DO NOT
touch the drill bit or cuttings. The drill bit and
cuttings are hot immediately after drilling.
• ALWAYS
shut off, unplug and lock the drill press, if a lock
in available, and store the key.
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f )
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g )
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
h )
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
a )
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
