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G9959/G9977 Wood Mill
Additional Safety Instructions For The
Wood Mill
10. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE
THE MACHINE.
Make sure any instructions
you give in regards to machine operation are
approved, correct, safe and clearly under-
stood.
11. NEVER
operate mill if any part is damaged or
broken until it is properly repaired or replaced.
12. BE SURE
cutter, workpiece and machine
parts have proper working clearance through-
out the range of motion you intend to use.
13. NEVER
place your fingers in a position where
drill or cutter could contact them if a part shifts
unexpectedly. Serious personal injury could
result.
14. NEVER
perform layout, assembly, or setup
work on the mill while a bit or cutter is rotating.
15. SHUT OFF POWER
, remove drill or cutting
tool, and clean tool before leaving machine.
16. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENCING
DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE
MACHINE!
Then contact our service depart-
ment or ask a qualified expert how the opera-
tion should be performed.
1. DO
NOT
use until mill is completely assem-
bled and installed according to instructions.
2.
DO NOT
use the mill until all controls and
adjustments are understood.
3.
BE SURE
drill bit is securely locked in the
chuck or cutter has been secured in a holder
or collet. Ensure that all wrenches and adjust-
ing keys have been removed before starting
machine.
4.
ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED
SPEEDS
and feeds with milling cutters and
router bits.
5.
ADJUST TABLE OR DEPTH STOP
to pre-
vent drilling into table work surface.
6.
KEEP FLOOR AREA
around the mill free
from oil, tools, and chips.
7. NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO HOLD
WORKPIECE
during milling or drilling. Clamp
it to the table or use a vise bolted to the table
to secure workpiece and prevent rotation.
8.
NEVER HANDLE SHARP CUTTERS
with
bare hands. Paper towels or shop rags
wrapped around them will help to avoid injury.
9.
ALWAYS
use a brush to remove chips after
the cutter has stopped. Never use a rag to
remove chips.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-
ated with the Model G9959/G9977 Wood
Mill. Accidents are frequently caused by
lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention.
Use this tool with respect and caution to
lessen the possibility of operator injury. If
normal safety precautions are overlooked
or ignored, serious personal injury may
occur.