Tradesman DP12LW, Owner'S Manual

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POWER TOOL SAFETY
BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and
knowing how to use your drill press.
CAUTION!
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug
the drill press in until you have read and understood the
following.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Don’t use power tools in damp and wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
4. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invited accidents.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
safe distance from work area.
7. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force a tool or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
10. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK
where a
drilling operation produces dust.
11. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
12. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off position
before plugging in.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommend accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it ON.
15. NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND.
TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave the tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
16. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
17. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
21. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of
any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your
ability to use the tool properly.
22. DUST generated from certain material can be hazardous to
your health. Always operate the drill press in a well-
ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a
dust collection system whenever possible.
23. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any drill press
can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause
permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not
glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact –resistance lenses.
They ARE NOT safety glasses. NOTE : Glasses or goggles
not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt
you when they break.
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