Tradesman DP12LW, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
To get the best results and minimize the likelihood of
personal injury, follow these instructions for operating your
drill press.
CAUTION!
For your own safety, always observe the SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS within the instruction manual.
CAUTION!
To avoid being pulled into the power tool, do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. Always tie back long
hair.
1. If any part of your drill press is missing, malfunctioning,
damaged or broken, stop operation immediately until that
part is properly repaired or replaced.
2. Never place your fingers in a position where they could
contact the drill bit or other cutting tool. The workpiece
may unexpectedly shift, or your hand could slip.
3. To avoid injury from parts thrown by the spring tension
of the quill and to preven the workpiece from being torn
from your hands, thrown, spun by the tool, or shattered,
always properly support your workpiece as follows:
a. Always position BACKUP MATERIAL (used
beneath workpiece ) so that it contacts the left side
of the column, or use a vise or clamp to brace all
workpieces.
b. Whenever possible, position the WORKPIECE to
contact the left side of the column. If it is too short
or the table is tilted, use a vise or clamp to secure
workpiece.
c. When using a drill press vise, always fasten it to the
table.
d. Never do any work freehand (hand-holding the
workpiece rather than supporting it on the table),
except when polishing.
e. Securely lock the head and support to the column,
the table arm to the support, and the table to the
table arm, before operating the drill press.
f. Never move the head or the table while the tool is
running.
g. Before starting an operation, jog the motor switch
to make sure the drill or other cutting tool does not
wobble or cause vibration.
h. If a workpiece overhangs the table so it will fall or
tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
i. Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately
hold, guide, and position workpiece.
j. Use the Drilling Speed Table for the specific
operation of workpiece material. Check the panel
on the inside pulley cover or the chart below for
drilling speed information. For accessories, refer to
the instructions provided with each accessory.
4. Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or
pull the entire drill press down on you.
5. Turn the motor switch “OFF”, and put away the switch
key when leaving the drill press.
6. To avoid injury from thrown work or tool contact, do
not perforn layout, assembly, or set up work on the
table while the cutting tool is rotating.
7. Always use approved eye protection.
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