Safety Instructions For Drill Presses; About This Manual - Jet JDP-20VS-3 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

1.3 Safety instructions for drill presses

1. All work shall be secured using either clamps or
a vise to the drill press table. It is unsafe to use
your hands to hold any workpiece being drilled.
2. Drill press head and table shall be securely
locked to the column before operating the drill
press. This must always be checked prior to
starting the machine.
3. Always use the correct tooling. Tooling shall
always be maintained and properly sharpened.
All tooling must be run at the proper speeds and
feeds as they apply to the job. Use only
recommended accessories and follow those
manufacturer's instructions pertaining to them.
Tooling shall not be forced in to any work piece
but fed according to the proper specifications.
Failure to follow these instructions will not only
ruin the tooling as well as the machine, but can
cause serious injury.
4. Never brush away any chips while the machine
is in operation. All clean up should be done
when the machine is stopped.
5. Keep hands in sight. Do not put hands or fingers
around, on, or below any rotating cutting tools.

2.0 About this manual

This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model JDP-
20VS series Drill Press. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating
procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed
to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions as set forth in this document.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our
web site: www.jettools.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or
operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Register your product using the mail-in card provided, or register online: http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-
and-support/warranty/registration/
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Leather safety gloves should be used when
handling any sharp objects or cutting tools. See
A, Figure 1-1.
6. Always wear protective eye wear when
operating, servicing or adjusting machinery.
Eyewear shall be impact resistant, protective
safety glasses with side shields complying with
ANSI Z87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear
which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1
specifications could result in severe injury from
breakage of eye protection. B, Figure 1-1.
7. When drilling in material which causes dust, a
dust mask shall be worn. See C, Figure 1-1.
8. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding
the eyes.
9. Non-slip footwear and safety shoes are
recommended. See D, Figure 1-1.
10. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation. See E, Figure 1-
1.