Special Safety Rules For Drill Press:
1. Caution: This drill press is intended for use only with drill bits. The use of other accessories may be haz-
ardous.
2. Correct drilling speeds: Factors which determine the best speed to use in any drill press operation are: Kind
of material being worked, size of hole, type of drill or other cutter, and quality of cut desired. The smaller the
drill, the greater the required RPM. In soft materials, the speed should be higher than for hard materials.
3. Drilling in metal: Use clamps to hold the workpiece when drilling in metal. The workpiece should never be
held with the bare hands; the flutes of the drill may seize the workpiece, particularly when the drill breaks
through. If the workpiece is whirled out of the operator's hand, he may be injured. In any case, the drill will
be broken when the work strikes the column.
4. The workpiece must be clamped firmly while drilling: Any tilting, twisting, or shifting results not only in a
rough hole, but also increases drill breakage. For flat work, lay the piece on a wooden base and clamp it
firmly against the table to prevent it from turning. If the piece is irregularly shaped and cannot be laid flat on
the table, it should be securely blocked and clamped.
5. The chuck should be securely fastened to the spindle so it can't separate from spindle.
6. Remove key from chuck after adjustment.
7. The tool should be disconnected from the power supply while the motor is being mounted, connected, or
reconnected.
8. Secure the tool to the supporting structure if, during normal operation, there is any tendency for the tool to
tip over, slide, or walk on the supporting surface.
9. The set screws of head frame should be secured tightly before using this machine.
10. Connect to power supply protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
11 Fasten base to floor or work table before using the drill press.
12. Use only the chuck key provided by the manufacturer or a duplicate of it. The chuck key is spring-loaded to
prevent it from remaining in chuck during operation of drill.
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