V4.0
16-Speed Floor Mount Drill Press
8708703
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1. Never force the tool’s bit. Forcing the tool will slow down the cutting speed
of the bit, causing it to bind. Apply gentle pressure and allow the bit to do
the cutting.
2. Do not use a bit with a dull or damaged cutting edge. Keep the cutting edge
sharp and clean. A dull bit may cause the tool to skitter across the work
surface instead of penetrating the material. This may cause an injury and
will damage the workpiece.
3. Hardened gum and wood pitch on a bit slows the tool down and increases
the potential for binding. Remove the bit from the tool, then clean it with
hot water, kerosene or gum and pitch remover. Never use gasoline. Allow
to dry before using. Discard the bit if the gum or pitch cannot be removed.
4. Do not apply side pressure on the bit unless it is designed for such a
purpose. The bit may bind or break.
5. A loose or mismatched cutting bit may be ejected by the tool, causing an
injury to the user or a bystander. It may also fail to penetrate the material
as the point may move around under pressure, damaging the workpiece.
a. Ensure the cutting bit shank size matches the tool’s chuck or
collet size.
b. Tighten the chuck or collet so the shank is tightly held with no room
to move.
KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged cutting accessory caught
on the material. The material can be ejected and inflict a serious injury on the
user or a bystander. Kickback can also damage the tool or workpiece.
Kickback can be avoided by taking proper precautions:
1. Maintain a firm grip on the material and position your body and arms to
allow you to resist a kickback. Kickback can propel the material in the
direction of the cutting accessory’s rotation.
a. Use a clamp to hold the material if the tool includes a clamping system.
2. Use special care when working on corners, sharp edges or flexible
material. These workpieces have a tendency to snag the cutting accessory.
3. Only use cutting accessories designed for the tool.
