3.
Unplug tool before setting up in table, making
adjustments or changing bits. Accidental start-up of the
tool can cause injury.
Securely fasten table to a stable platform or workbench.
During operation unstable platforms or workbenches may
shift or tip causing loss of control and injury.
Securely fasten tool to table before operating.
If tool
loosens during operation it will tend to “walk” down from
clamp and tool may fall while bit is still spinning.
Know how to shut off the tool! Position the tool so that
switch is readily accessible to quickly shut off in an
emergency.
Route the cord away from the bit or cutting
area. Cutting into live electrical wires may result in a shock,
burn or electrocution.
Wear eye protection and dust mask. Use only in well-
ventilated area. Using personal safety devices and
working in safe environment reduces risk of injury. Do
not wear gloves, necktie or loose clothing during
operation of the tool. Tie back long hair or use a hair
net.
Clothing or hair can become caught in the spinning bit
and injury may occur.
Match the appropriate bit and its speed to your
application. Do not use bits that have a cutting diameter
that exceed the capacity of the tool.
The drill press stand is intended for light duty use on
wood.
Overloading the tool can lead to personal injury or
tool failure.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be
handled with care.
Damaged bits can snap during use. Dull
bits require more force to push the workpiece, possibly
causing the bit to break.
Always make sure the workpiece is free from nails and
other foreign objects.
Cutting into a nail will damage the bit
and can cause the workpiece to jump causing loss of control.
Before operation clamp workpiece or brace against
column. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and
bring the drill down.
Clamping the workpiece allows you to
use both hands to control the tool. Securing workpiece will
prevent spinning or climbing on the drill during operation.
Use a “V” block for supporting round stock such as
tubes or rods when drilling.
Round material such as dowel
rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut,
and may cause the bit to “bite” or the workpiece to jump
toward you.
You must set and lock tool head into the desired
position and depth of cut when performing operations
other than drilling.
Bring the workpiece to the tool and allow
for sufficient space, at least 150 mm (6"), between your hand
and the spinning bit.
Contact with the spinning bit will cause injury.
When this
drill stand is used for routing, sanding, brushing, milling, etc.
use extra caution because the side of the bit performs the
cutting action.
Feed the workpiece on the side of the bit that rotates
against the workpiece.
Feeding the work in the wrong
direction will cause the workpiece to “climb” up on the bit and
may lead to loss of control during operation.
Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the
material.
The bit cutting edge may grab the material causing
loss of control of the workpiece.
Do not reach in the area of the spinning bit.
The proximity
of the spinning bit to your hand may not always be obvious.
Workpiece could shift or your hand could slip during
operation.
After changing the bits or making any adjustments,
make sure the collet nut and any other adjustment
devices are securely tightened.
Loose adjustment device
can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating
components will be violently thrown.
Never touch the bit during or immediately after the use.
Contact with a spinning bit will cause injury and after use the
bit is too hot to be touched by bare hands.
Safety Rules for Drill Press
AVOID GASEOUS AREAS
Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmo-
spheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and may re-
sult in a dangerous condition.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired
by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
CONNECTING THE TOOL
Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.), be sure voltage supplied is the same as that
specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with
voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in
serious injury to the user — as well as damage to the tool.
If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power
source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful
to the motor.
Use only Skil replacement parts. Any others may create a
hazard.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures 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 those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING
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