Ozito DP-350, Instruction Manual

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DRILL PRESS SAFETY WARNINGS
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WARNING! For your own safety, do not try to use your drill press or plug it
in until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions
and until you have read and understood the following:
1. Your drill press must be bolted securely to a workbench. In addition, if there is any
tendency for your drill press to move during certain operations, bolt the
workbench to the floor.
2. This drill press is intended for use in dry conditions and indoor use only.
3. Always wear safety goggles which comply to a recognised standard. Use a face or
dust mask along with safety goggles if the drilling operation is dusty. Use ear
protectors, especially during extended periods of operation.
4. Do not try to drill material too small to be securely held. Do not drill material that
does not have a flat surface unless it is clamped securely.
5. Always keep hands out of the path of the drill bit. Avoid awkward hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the drill bit.
6. Do not install or use any drill bit that exceeds 175mm (7 inches) in length or
extends more than 150mm (6 inches) below the chuck jaws. They can suddenly
bend outwards or break.
7. Do not use wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or rotary
planers on this drill press.
8. When cutting a large piece of material make sure it is fully supported at the
table height.
9. Do not perform any operation freehand. Always hold the workpiece firmly against
the table so it will not rock or twist. Use clamps or a vice for unstable workpieces.
10. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to
be drilled.
11. Whenever possible, position the workpiece to contact the left side of the column;
if it is too short or the table is tilted, clamp solidly to the table.
12. If the workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it
to the table or provide auxiliary support.
13. Set the drill press to a speed appropriate to the job.
14. Do not start the drill press while the drill bit is touching the workpiece.
15. When using a drill press vice, always fasten it to the table.
16. Make sure all clamps and locks are firmly tightened before drilling.
17. Securely lock the head and table support to the column, and the table to the table
support before operating your drill press.
18. Never turn your drill press on before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps
of wood etc.)
19. Before starting the operation, jog the motor switch to make sure the drill bit does
not wobble or vibrate.
20. Let the spindle reach full speed before starting to drill. If your drill press makes an
unfamiliar noise or if it vibrated excessively, stop immediately, turn the drill press
off and unplug it. Do not restart until the problem is corrected.
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