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Model G0779 (Mfd. Since 09/14)
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Additional Safety for Drill Presses
The primary risks of operating a Drill Press are as follows: You can be killed or seriously injured
if clothing, jewelry, or long hair gets entangled with rotating spindle or cutting tool/bit. You
can be severely cut or get your fingers amputated from contact with rotating cutting tool/bit.
You can be blinded or struck with great force by broken cutting tools, metal chips, unsecured
workpieces, chuck keys, or other adjustment tools thrown from rotating spindle. To reduce
your risk of serious injury when operating this machine, completely heed and understand the
following:
INSPECT CUTTING TOOL/BIT BEFORE USE.
Inspect cutting tools for sharpness, chips, or
cracks before each use. Replace dull, chipped,
or cracked cutting tools immediately. Damaged
bits may break apart during operation. Dull bits
increase cutting resistance and are more likely to
grab and spin/throw workpiece.
CLEAN MACHINE SAFELY. Never clear chips
while spindle is turning. Metal chips
or shav-
ings can be razor sharp. DO NOT clear chips by
hand or compressed air—use a brush or vacuum
instead.
PROPERLY MAINTAIN MACHINE. Keep machine
in proper working condition to help ensure that it
functions safely and all guards and other compo-
nents work as intended. Perform routine inspec-
tions and all necessary maintenance. Never oper-
ate machine with damaged or worn parts that can
break or result in unexpected movement during
operation.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. To reduce risk of
electrocution or injury from unexpected startup,
make sure drill is turned OFF, disconnected from
power, and all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop before changing cutting tools or start-
ing any inspection, adjustment, or maintenance
procedure.
POWER DISRUPTION. In the event of a local
power outage during operation, turn spindle switch
OFF to avoid a possible sudden startup once
power is restored.
UNDERSTAND ALL CONTROLS. Make sure you
understand the function and proper use of all con-
trols before starting. This will help you avoid mak-
ing mistakes that result in serious injury.
WEAR FACE SHIELD. Always wear a face shield
in addition to safety glasses. This provides more
complete protection for your face than safety
glasses alone.
REMOVE CHUCK KEY OR TOOLS BEFORE
STARTUP. Always remove chuck key, drawbar
wrench, and other tools used on the spindle imme-
diately after use. This will prevent them from being
thrown by the spindle upon startup.
PROPERLY SECURE CUTTING TOOL/BIT.
Firmly secure cutting tool or drill bit so it does not
fly out of spindle during operation or startup.
USE CORRECT SPINDLE SPEED. Follow recom-
mended speeds and feeds for each size/type of
cutting tool/bit and workpiece material. This helps
avoid tool breakage during operation and helps
ensure best cutting results.
ALLOW SPINDLE TO STOP. To minimize risk of
entanglement, always allow spindle to stop on its
own. DO NOT stop spindle using your hand or any
other object.
SECURE WORKPIECE TO TABLE. An unsecure
workpiece may unexpectedly shift, spin out of con-
trol, or be thrown if cutting tool/bit ”grabs” during
operation. NEVER hold workpiece only by hand
during operation. Clamp workpiece to table or in a
vise mounted to table to properly secure it.