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-5- G1004/1008 Vertical Milling Machine
Additional Safety Instructions For The
Vertical Milling Machine
9. ALWAYS use a brush to remove chips
after the cutter has stopped. Never use a
rag to remove chips.
10. NEVER operate mill if any part is damaged
or broken until it is properly repaired or
replaced.
11. BE SURE cutter, workpiece and machine
parts have proper working clearance
throughout the range of motion you intend
to use.
12. NEVER place your fingers in a position
where drill or cutter could contact them if a
part shifts unexpectedly. Serious personal
injury could result.
13. NEVER perform layout, assembly, or
setup work on the mill while a bit or cutter
is rotating.
14. SHUT OFF POWER, remove drill or cut-
ting tool, and clean tool before leaving
machine.
1. DO NOT use until unit is completely
assembled and installed according to
instructions.
2. DO NOT use the mill until all controls and
adjustments are understood.
3. BE SURE drill bit or cutter is securely
locked in the chuck, collet or holder.
4. ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED
SPEEDS and feeds with milling cutters
and drill bits.
5. ADJUST TABLE OR DEPTH STOP to
prevent drilling into table work surface.
6. KEEP FLOOR AREA around the mill free
from oil, tools, and chips.
7. NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO HOLD
WORKPIECE during milling or drilling.
Clamp it to work surface or use a vise to
secure workpiece and prevent rotation.
8. NEVER HANDLE SHARP CUTTERS with
bare hands. Paper towels or shop rags
wrapped around them will help to avoid
injury.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can cause
eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or
goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate standards
of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-
ciated with the Model G1004/G1008 Milling
Machine. Accidents are frequently caused
by lack of familiarity or failure to pay atten-
tion. Use this tool with respect and caution
to lessen the possibility of operator injury.
If normal safety precautions are over-
looked or ignored, serious personal injury
may occur.