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Model G0517 Mill/Drill
1. EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. Wear
safety glasses or face shield when using
this machine. Always keep hands and fin
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gers away from cutting tool. DO NOT wear
gloves when operating
the machine.
2. SECURING BIT. Properly tighten the cut
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ting tool before using this machine
.
3. BE ATTENTIVE. DO NOT leave machine
running unattended for any reason.
4. ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches
before starting machine.
5. WORK HOLDING.
Before starting machine,
be certain the workpiece has been properly
clamped to the table. Position work so you
avoid drilling into the table. NEVER hold
the workpiece by hand during operation.
6. HEADSTOCK LOCK. Make sure the head-
stock lock is tightened before starting the
machine.
7. SURFACE/WORKPIECE PREP. Clear the
table of all objects (tools, scrap wood, etc.)
before starting machine. Unless a suitable
support is used, DO NOT drill material that
does not have a flat surface.
Additional Safety for Mill/Drills
8. DAMAGED TOOLS. Never use cutting
tools in poor condition. Dull or damaged
cutting tools are hard to control and may
cause serious injury.
9. OPERATION. Never start the machine
with the cutting tool pressed against the
workpiece. Feed the cutting tool evenly into
the workpiece. Back the drill bit out of deep
holes to clear chips when drilling.
10. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. When
operating machine,
keep loose clothing
articles such as sleeves, belts or jewelry
items away from the spindle and DO NOT
wear gloves.
11. OPERATING SPEED.
Always operate your
mill/drill at speeds that are appropriate for
the bit size and the workpiece material
.
12. MAINTENANCE/SPEED CHANGES.
Never perform maintenance or speed
changes with the machine connected to
power.
13. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any
time you are experiencing difficulties per
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forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact our Tech Support at
(570) 546-9663.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machines there is danger associated
with this machine. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. Use this machine with respect
and caution to lessen the possibility of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.