Model G0773 (Mfd. Since 4/17)
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Additional Safety for Mills
UNDERSTAND ALL CONTROLS. Make sure you
understand the function and proper use of all con-
trols before starting. This will help you avoid mak-
ing mistakes that result in serious injury.
WEAR FACE SHIELD. Always wear a face shield
in addition to safety glasses. This provides more
complete protection for your face than safety
glasses alone.
REMOVE CHUCK KEY & SPINDLE TOOLS.
Always remove chuck key, drawbar wrench, and
other tools used on the spindle immediately after
use. This will prevent them from being thrown by
the spindle upon startup.
PROPERLY SECURE CUTTER. Firmly secure
cutting tool or drill bit so it does not fly out of spin-
dle during operation.
USE CORRECT SPINDLE SPEED. Follow rec-
ommended speeds and feeds for each size and
type of cutting tool. This helps avoid tool breakage
during operation and ensures best cutting results.
INSPECT CUTTING TOOL. Inspect cutting tools
for sharpness, chips, or cracks before each use.
Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting tools
immediately.
ALLOW SPINDLE TO STOP. To minimize your
risk of entanglement, always allow spindle to stop
on its own. DO NOT stop spindle using your hand
or any other object.
The primary risks of operating a Mill are as follows: You can be seriously injured or killed by
getting clothing, jewelry, or long hair entangled with rotating cutter. You can be severely cut
or have fingers amputated from contact with the rotating cutter. You can be blinded or struck
by broken cutting tools, metal chips, workpieces, or adjustment tools thrown from the rotating
spindle with great force. To reduce your risk of serious injury when operating this machine,
completely heed and understand the following:
SECURE WORKPIECE TO TABLE. Clamp
workpiece to table or secure in a vise mounted to
table, so workpiece cannot unexpectedly shift or
spin during operation. NEVER hold workpiece by
hand during operation.
CLEAN MACHINE SAFELY. Metal chips or shav-
ings can be razor sharp. DO NOT clear chips
by hand or compressed air that can force chips
farther into machine—use a brush or vacuum
instead. Never clear chips while spindle is turning.
PROPERLY MAINTAIN MACHINE. Keep machine
in proper working condition to help ensure that it
functions safely and all guards and other compo-
nents work as intended. Perform routine inspec-
tions and all necessary maintenance. Never oper-
ate machine with damaged or worn parts that can
break or result in unexpected movement during
operation.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. To reduce risk of
electrocution or injury from unexpected startup,
make sure mill/drill is turned
OFF, disconnected
from power, and all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before changing cutting tools or
starting any inspection, adjustment, or mainte-
nance procedure.
POWER DISRUPTION. In the event of a local
power outage during operation, turn spindle switch
OFF to avoid a possible sudden startup once
power is restored.
