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impact-resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause serious injury.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
20. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
21. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
22. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
23. DO NOT OPERATE the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your
ability to use the tool properly.
24. ALWAYS operate the Drill Press in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection
systems whenever possible. Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DRILL PRESS
WARNING: For your own safety, do not try to use your drill press or plug it in until it is completely assembled and
installed according to the instructions, and until you have read and understood this instruction manual.
1. THIS DRILL PRESS is intended for use in dry conditions, indoor use only.
2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE a face or dust mask along with safety goggles if drilling operation is dusty. USE ear
protectors, especially during extended periods of operation.
3. DO NOT wear gloves, neckties, or loose clothing.
4. DO NOT try to drill material too small to be securely held.
5. ALWAYS keep hands out of the path of a drill bit. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the drill bit.
6. DO NOT install or use any drill bit that exceeds 175mm in length or extends 150mm below the chuck jaws. They can
suddenly bend outward or break.
7. DO NOT USE wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters, or rotary planers on this drill press.
8. WHEN cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is fully supported at the table height.
9. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly against the table so it will not rock or twist.
Use clamps or a vise for unstable workpieces.
10. MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be drilled.
11. CLAMP THE WORKPIECE OR BRACE IT against the left side of the column to prevent rotation. If it is too short or the
table is tilted, clamp it solidly to the table.
12. IF THE WORKPIECE overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary
support.
13. SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
