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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.
19.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
20.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF and unplug from
power supply. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILL PRESS
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your drill
press works. Read and save this manual to understand this drill press.
When Installing or Moving the Drill Press
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment
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Use the drill press in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
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Keep work area well lit.
Reduce the Risk of Injury from Unexpected Drill Press Movement
If there is any tendency of the drill press to tilt or move during any use, bolt it to the
floor. Make sure to leave adequate room to fully open the belt guard. If the workpiece is
too large to easily support with one hand, provide an auxiliary support.
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To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make sure your fingers do not
touch the plug’s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the drill press.
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Never Stand or Lean on Tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you
accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool where
anyone might stand on the tool to reach for tools above them.
Before Each Use
Inspect Your Drill Press
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To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the
drill press, and remove the switch key before raising the guard, changing the cutting
tool, changing the setup, or adjusting anything. Make sure switch is in OFF position
before plugging in.
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Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
drill press stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the drill press
works.
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If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not
work properly, turn the drill press off and unplug the drill press.
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Replace damaged or missing parts before using the drill press again.
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Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing
keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning drill press on.
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Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play.
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce The Risk of
Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Workpieces
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When cutting large diameter holes:
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Clamp the workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise the cutting may grab and
spin it at high speed.
