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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES
CAUTION: AS WITH ALL MACHINERY, THERE ARE CERTAIN
HAZARDS INVOLVED WITH THEIR OPERATION AND USE.
EXERCISING RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY LESSEN
THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. HOWEVER, IF NORMAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE OVERLOOKED, OR IGNORED, PERSONAL INJURY
TO THE OPERATOR, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY MAY RESULT.
1.
IMPORTANT: You should not operate this machine unless you are
thoroughly familiar with drilling machines and drilling techniques. If there is
any doubt whatsoever you should consult a quali
fi
ed person.
2.
NEVER operate the machine until it is completely assembled and you have
read and understood this entire manual.
3.
ALWAYS use clamps or a drill vice bolted to the table, to hold the work. It
should never be held with bare hands.
4.
ALWAYS shut o
ff
the power & remove drill bit before leaving the machine.
5.
ALWAYS make all adjustments with the power o
ff
.
6.
ALWAYS use the correct drilling speeds for the drill size and the type of
material being drilled.
7.
NEVER leave the drill unattended whilst it is running. Turn the machine OFF
and do not leave until it has come to a complete stop.
8.
ALWAYS remove and store the drill bits when you hav
e fi
nished work.
9.
NEVER attempt to drill into a workpiece that does not have a
fl
at surface
unless a suitable support is used.
10.
ALWAYS stop the drill before removing workpieces, work supports or swarf
from the table.
11.
Keep drills sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for changing accessories.
12.
Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table surface.
13.
ALWAYS be sure that the drill bit is securely locked in the chuck.
14.
NEVER assemble or set up any work on the table while the drill is running.
15.
ALWAYS ensure the table lock is tight before starting the drill.
16.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
17.
ALWAYS keep hands and
fi
ngers away from the drill bit.
WARNING: DUST GENERATED FROM CERTAIN MATERIALS CAN BE
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS OPERATE THE DRILL IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM IF
POSSIBLE.
WARNING: THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORY OR ATTACHMENT OTHER
THAN ONE RECOMMENDED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAY
PRESENT A RISK OF PERSONNAL INJURY.
