ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
FOR DRILL PRESSES
1. D O N O T O P E R ATE THIS TO O L U N T I L it is
a s s e m b l e d and i n s t a l l e d according to the
instructions.
2. O B TAIN ADVICE from your supervisor,
instructor, or another qualified person if you are
not familiar with the operation of this tool.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.
4. NEVER START THE MACHINE BEFORE
CLEARING THE TABLE of all objects (tools, scrap
pieces, etc.).
5. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the drill bit,
cutting tool, or sander against the workpiece.
6. TIGHTEN ALL LOCK HANDLES before starting the
machine.
7. USE ONLY D R I L L BITS, CUTTING TO O L S ,
SANDING DRUMS, OR OTHER ACCESSORIES
that have shanks of 1/2" in diameter or less.
8. USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, OR
SANDING DRUMS that are not damaged.
9. PROPERLY LOCK DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL,
OR SANDING DRUM IN THE CHUCK b e f o r e
operating this machine.
10. USE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS for all operations.
11. AVOID AW K WARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into the cutting tool.
12. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from
the cutting tool.
13. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE
TABLE. Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does
not have a flat surface against the table. Prevent the
workpiece from rotating by clamping it to the table or
by securing it against the drill press column.
14. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND WAIT FOR THE
DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDER 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 sander can be dangerous.
15 P R O P E R LY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE
workpieces.
16. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, or set-up
work on the table/work area when the machine is
running.
17 TURN THE TOOL “OFF”, disconnect the tool from
the power source before installing or removing
accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or
when making repairs.
18. DISCONNECT THE TOOL from the power source,
and clean the table/work area before leaving the tool.
LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to
prevent unauthorized use.
19. A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M ATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this tool is available from the
Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Av e n u e ,
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851. Information is also
available from the National Safety Council, 1121
Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please
also refer to the American National Standards
Institute A N S I 01.1 Safety Requirements for
Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of
Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. S o m e
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. We a r
protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on
the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
i n j u r y.Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.