DRILL PRESS SAFETY
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18.
Dust generated from certain materials
can be hazardous to your health. Always
operate saw in well-ventilated area and
provide for proper dust removal.
19.
People with electronic devices, such
as pacemakers, should consult their
physician(s) before using this product.
close proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference or failure of the
pacemaker.
20. WEAR HEARING PROTECTION
to reduce the risk of induced
hearing loss.
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DANGER
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carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function– check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakageof 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.
16. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER “OFF”.
Do not walk away from a running tool until
the blade comes to a complete stop and the
tool is unplugged from the power source.
17. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
For your own safety, do not try to use your
drill press or plug it in until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the
instructions, and until you have read and
understood this instruction manual:
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to move during certain operations, bolt the
workbench to the floor.
2. THIS DRILL PRESS is intended for use in
dry conditions, indoor use only.
3. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE a face or
dust mask along with safety goggles if
drilling operation is dusty.
USE ear protectors, especially during
extended periods of operation.
4. DO NOT wear gloves, neckties, or loose
clothing.
5. DO NOT try to drill material too small to
be securely held.
6. ALWAYS keep hands out of the path of
a drill bit.
Avoid awkward hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause your hand to move
into the drill bit.
7. DO NOT install or use any drill bit that
exceeds 175 mm (7 in.) in length or extends
150 mm (6 in.) below the chuck jaws.
They can suddenly bend outward or break.
8. DO NOT USE wire wheels, router bits,
shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters,
or rotary planers on this drill press.
9. WHEN cutting a large piece of material,
make sure it is fully supported at the table
height.
10.DO NOT perform any operation freehand.
ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly against
the table so it will not rock or twist. Use
clamps or a vise for unstable workpieces.
11.MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign
objects in the part of the workpiece to
be drilled.
1. YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST BE BOLTED
securely to a workbench. In addition,
if there is any tendency for your drill press
12. CLAMP THE WORKPIECE OR BRACE IT
against the left side of the column to
prevent rotation. If it is too short or the
table is tilted, clamp it solidly to the table
and use the fence provided.
13. IF THE WORKPIECE overhangs the table
such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp
it to the table or provide auxiliary support.
14. SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps or a vise
to hold the work when practical. It’s safer
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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