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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual
before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the
machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with
all of these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This drill press is designed and intended for use by
properly trained and experienced personnel only. If
you are not familiar with the proper and safe
operation of a drill press, do not use until proper
training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this drill press for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds
itself harmless from any injury that may result from
that use.
6. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses
or face shield while using this drill press. (Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they
are
not
safety glasses.)
7. Before operating this machine, remove tie, rings,
watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Do not wear loose clothing. Confine
long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
10. Lead from lead based paint.
11. Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other
masonry products.
12. Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
13. Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-
ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
14. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
15. Make certain the switch is in the
OFF
position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply.
16. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
17. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with
the machine unplugged from the power source.
18. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before
turning it on.
19. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the
machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the
guards immediately.
20. Make sure the drill press is firmly secured to the
floor or bench before use.
21. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
machine, 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.
22. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area
and non-glare, overhead lighting.
23. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free
of scrap material, oil and grease.
24. Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
25. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Keep children away.
26. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
27. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
28. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you
do not fall or lean against the spindle or other
moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive
force to perform any machine operation.
29. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed
ra
t
e. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. The right tool will do
the job better and more safely.
30.
Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
