Hitachi B 16RM, Safety And Instruction Manual

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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS
Safety is a combination of common sense, stay alert and
knowing how to use your drill press.
WARNING
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the drill press in until you have read and understood
the following.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp and wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
4. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invited accidents.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
safe distance from work area.
7. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force a tool or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
10. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.
11. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the off position before
plugging in.
12. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommend accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
13. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it
ON.
14. NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND. TURN
THE POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave the tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
15. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
16. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function - check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
19. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
20. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could affect your ability to use the tool properly.
21. Dust generated from certain material can be
hazardous to your health. Always operate the drill
press in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper
dust removal. Use a dust collection system whenever
possible.
22. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
Any drill press can
throw foreign objects into the eyes
and could cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply
with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact -resistance lenses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Store.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS