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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
Do not operate this machine until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious
injury.
2.
Obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of this machine.
Knowledge
is safety.
3.
Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical
connections to prevent shock or electrocution.
4.
Secure the machine to a supporting surface.
Vibration
can cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over.
5.
Never start the machine before clearing the table of
all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
Debris
can be
thrown at high speed.
6
. Never start the machine with the drill bit, cutting tool,
or sanding drum against the workpiece.
Loss of control
of the workpiece can cause serious injury.
7.
Properly lock the drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding
drum in the chuck before operating this machine.
8.
Remove the chuck key before starting the machine.
The chuck key can be thrown out at a high speed.
9.
Tighten all lock handles before starting the machine.
Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.
10.
Use only drill bits, cutting tools, sanding drums, or
other accessories with shank size recommended in
your instruction manual.
The wrong size accessory can
cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
11.
Use only drill bits, cutting tools, or sanding drums
that are not damaged. Damaged items can cause
malfunctions that lead to injuries.
12
. Use recommended speeds
for all operations. Other
speeds may cause the machine to malfunction causing
damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
13.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions.
A
sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the bit.
14
. Keep arms, hands, and fingers
away from the bit.
Serious injury to the hand can occur.
15.
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.
Do not
attempt to drill a workpiece that does not have a flat
surface against the table, or that is not secured by a vise.
Prevent the workpiece from rotating by clamping it to the
table or by securing it against the drill press column. Loss
of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.
16.
Turn the machine “off” and wait for the drill bit, cutting
tool, or sanding drum to stop turning
prior to cleaning
the work area, removing debris, removing or securing
workpiece, or changing the angle of the table. A moving
drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum can cause serious
injury.
17.
Properly support long or wide work-pieces.
Loss of
control of the workpiece can cause severe injury.
18.
Never perform layout, assembly or set-up work on the
table/work area when the machine is running.
Serious
injury can result.
19.
Turn the machine “OFF”, disconnect the machine
from the power source, and clean the table/work
area before leaving the machine.
Lock the switch in the
“OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. Someone
else might accidentally start the machine and cause
serious injury to themselves.
20.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
regarding the safe and
proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video)
is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300
Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.
powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available
from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake
Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the
American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S.
Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others
.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury.
