Rockwell 70-602, Technical Manual

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SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS
1 . K N O W Y O U R P O W E R T O O L . R e a d t h e o w n -
er’s manual carefully. Learn the tools applications
and limitations, as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to it.
2 . K E E P G U A R D S I N P L A C E a n d i n w o r k i n g
order.
3 . G R O U N D A L L T O O L S . I f t o o l i s e q u i p p e d
with three-prong plugs, it should be plugged into a
t h r e e - h o l e e l e c t r i c a l r e c e p t a c l e . I f a n a d a p t e r i s
used to accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the
adapter lug must be attached to a known ground.
Never remove the third plug.
4 . R E M O V E A D J U S T I N G K E Y S A N D W R E N C H -
ES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
5 . K E E P W O R K A R E A C L E A N . C l u t t e r e d a r e a s
and benches invite accidents.
6 .
A V O I D D A N G E R O U S E N V I R O N M E N T .
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
7 . K E E P C H I L D R E N A N D V I S I T O R S A W A Y .
All children and visitors should be kept a safe dis-
tance from work area.
8 . M A K E W O R K S H O P K I D P R O O F - w i t h p a d -
locks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9 . D O N ’ T F O R C E T O O L . I t w i l l d o t h e j o b b e t -
ter and be safer at the rate for which it was design-
ed.
1 0 . U S E R I G H T T O O L . D o n ’ t f o r c e t o o l o r a t -
t a c h m e n t t o d o a j o b i t w a s n o t d e s i g n e d f o r .
1 1 . W E A R P R O P E R A P P A R E L . N o l o o s e c l o t h -
ing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
1 2 . U S E S A F E T Y G L A S S E S . A l s o u s e f a c e o r
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
w o r k , w h e n p r a c t i c a l . It’s safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
1 4 . D O N ’ T O V E R R E A C H . K e e p y o u r p r o p e r
footing and balance at all times.
1 5 . M A I N T A I N T O O L S I N T O P C O N D I T I O N .
K e e p t o o l s s h a r p a n d c l e a n f o r b e s t a n d s a f e s t
p e r f o r m a n c e . F o l l o w i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r l u b r i c a t i n g
and changing accessories.
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1 6 . D I S C O N N E C T T O O L S b e f o r e s e r v i c i n g a n d
when changing accessories such as blades, bits,
and cutters.
17.
U S E R E C O M M E N D E D A C C E S S O R I E S .
C o n s u l t t h e o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l f o r r e c o m m e n d e d
accessories.
The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.
1 8 . A V O I D A C C I D E N T A L S T A R T I N G . M a k e
sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging
in cord.
1 9 . N E V E R S T A N D O N T O O L . S e r i o u s i n j u r y
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is accidentally contacted.
2 0 . C H E C K D A M A G E D P A R T S . B e f o r e f u r t h e r
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
w i l l o p e r a t e p r o p e r l y a n d p e r f o r m i t s i n t e n d e d
f u n c t i o n — check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
2 1 . D I R E C T I O N O F F E E D . F e e d w o r k i n t o a
b l a d e o r c u t t e r a g a i n s t t h e d i r e c t i o n o f r o t a t i o n
of the blade or cutter only.
2 2 . N E V E R L E A V E T O O L R U N N I N G U N -
A T T E N D E D . T U R N P O W E R O F F . D o n ’ t l e a v e
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
2 3 . D R U G S , A L C O H O L , M E D I C A T I O N . D o n o t
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any medication.
24. BE SURE drill bit or cutting tool is securely
locked in the chuck.
2 5 . B E S U R E c h u c k k e y i s r e m o v e d f r o m t h e
chuck before turning on power.
26. ADJUST the table or depth stop to avoid dril-
ling into the table.
27. SHUT OFF the power, remove the drill bit or
cutting tool, and clean the table before leaving the
m a c h i n e .
2 8 . C A U T I O N : W h e n p r a c t i c a l , u s e c l a m p s o r a
v i s e t o s e c u r e w o r k p i e c e t o k e e p t h e w o r k p i e c e
f r o m r o t a t i n g w i t h t h e d r i l l b i t o r c u t t i n g t o o l .
2 9 . W A R N I N G : F o r Y o u r O w n S a f e t y – D o n ’ t
wear gloves when operating a drill press.