Delta 17-900, Instruction Manual

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1. DO NOT operate your tool until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of drill presses, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
3. YOUR TOOL MUST be securely fastened to a stand
or workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand or
workbench to move during operation, the stand or
workbench
MUST be fastened to the floor.
4. NEVER turn the tool “ON” before clearing the table
of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
5. NEVER start the drill press with the drill bit or cutting
tool in contact with the workpiece.
6. USE ONLY drill bits, cutters, sanding drums and
other accessories with 5/8" shank or less.
7. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the drill
bit or cutting tool.
8. DO NOT ATTEMPT to drill material that does not
have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
9. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the drill bit or cutting
tool.
10. TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE WORKPIECE ,
ALWAYS clamp work securely to table if it is too short to
contact the column (see "OPERATION" section of this
manual) or when using hole saw or cutting tools larger
than 1/2" in diameter.
11. WHENEVER POSSIBLE use clamps or vise to keep
workpiece from rotating with the drill bit or cutting tool.
12. USE recommended speed for drill, accessory or
workpiece material.
13. MAKE CERTAIN all lock handles are tightened
before starting the machine.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR DRILL PRESSES
14. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the tool is operating.
15. BE SURE drill bit or cutting tool is not damaged and
is properly locked in the chuck before operating.
16. MAKE SURE chuck key is removed from chuck
before starting drill press. ONLY use chuck key provided
with your drill press. It is equipped with a self-ejecting
pin which eliminates the hazard of the key being left in
the chuck.
17. ADJUST the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into
the table.
18. ALWAYS stop the tool before removing scrap pieces
from the table.
19. WHEN drilling large workpieces, MAKE SURE the
material is supported at table height.
20. SHUT OFF the power, remove the drill bit or cutting
tool, and clean the table and work area before leaving
the machine.
21. WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE the switch should
be locked in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorized
use.
22. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operations and also in the Safety
Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to
the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.212 and
1910.213 Regulations.