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G0619 DELUXE SMALL MILL/DRILL
Additional Safety for Mill/Drills
1. UNDERSTANDING CONTROLS. Make sure
you understand the use and operation of all
controls.
2. SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Always use a
chip guard in addition to your safety glasses
when milling to prevent bodily injury.
3. WORK HOLDING.
Before starting the
machine, be certain the workpiece has been
properly clamped to the table. NEVER hold
the workpiece by hand when using the mill.
4. CHUCK KEY SAFETY. Always remove your
chuck key,
drawbar wrench, and any service
tools immediately after use
.
5. SPINDLE SPEEDS. Select the spindle speed
that is appropriate for the type of work and
material. Allow the mill/drill to gain full speed
before beginning a cut.
6. POWER DISRUPTION.
In the event of a
local power outage during use of the mill,
turn OFF all switches to avoid possible sud-
den start up once power is restored.
7. SPINDLE DIRECTION CHANGES.
Never
reverse spindle direction
when milling, bor-
ing, or facing a workpiece.
8. STOPPING SPINDLE. DO NOT stop the
mill/drill using your hand against the chuck.
9. BE ATTENTIVE. DO NOT leave mill/drill run-
ning unattended for any reason.
10. MACHINE CARE AND MAINTENANCE.
Never operate the mill/drill with damaged or
worn parts.
Maintain your mill/drill in proper
working condition. Perform routine inspec
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tions and maintenance promptly. Put away
adjustment tools after use.
11. DISCONNECT POWER. Make sure the mill
is turned
OFF, disconnected from its power
source and all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before starting any inspection,
adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
12. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep loose
clothing articles such as sleeves, belts or jew
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elry items away from the mill spindle. Never
wear gloves when operating the mill.
13. TOOL HOLDING. Always use the proper
tools for the material you are milling. Make
sure they are held firmly in the proper tool
holder for the job.
14. CLEAN-UP. DO NOT clear chips by hand.
Use a brush, and never clear chips while the
mill is turning.
15. CUTTING TOOL INSPECTION. Inspect drills
and end mills for sharpness, chips, or cracks
before each use. Replace dull, chipped, or
cracked cutting tools immediately. Handle
new cutting tools with care. Leading edges
are very sharp and can cause lacerations.
16. 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 Technical Support
at (570) 546-9663.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Like all
machines there is danger associated with the Model G0619. 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.