4. Drills-Specific Safety Precautions
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE BEFORE IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.
1. NEVER SWITCH THE DRILL ON BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANY OBJECTS FROM THE BENCH (tools, wastes
etc.).
2. NEVER put your hands and finger close to the drill bit.
3. DO NOT ATTEMPT to drill material with the surface other than flat unless a suitable support is available.
4. NEVER switch the machine on while pressing the drill bit against the material.
5. Before switching the machine on, MAKE SURE that the bench-clamping lever is firmly tightened.
6. NEVER draw anything on the piece to be drilled, do not mount, do not clamp the material on the bench while the
machine is running.
7. MAKE SURE that the bit is firmly clamped in the chuck.
8. Before switching the machine on, MAKE SURE that the chuck key is removed.
9. ADJUST the bench or the down stop to avoid drilling in the bench.
10. ALWAYS stop the bit before removing chips from the bench.
11. USE A CLIP OR CLAMPING JAWS to secure the piece to be drilled on the bench.
12. DON´T wear gloves when operating the drill.
13. Before leaving the machine, PUT THE CURRENT SUPPLY OFF, remove the bit and clean the bench.
14. Set the drill to speed answering a specific job. .
15. If a part of the drill is missing, found damaged or id an electrical component does not work properly, switch the
current supply off and pull the cable out of the socket. Replace the missing, damaged or not working
components and only then resume the machine operation.
Follow the above safety regulations!!
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