Specific Safety Instructions - Craftsman 351.229000 Instruction Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any drill press can result in debris
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any
power tool can throw debris into the eyes during opera-
tions, which could cause severe and permanent eye
damage. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI
standard Z87.1 when operating power tools. Safety
Goggles are available at Sears Retail Stores.
Basic precautions should always be followed when
using your drill press. To reduce the risk of injury, elec-
trical shock or fire, comply with the safety rules listed
below:
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READ and understand the instruction manual
before operating the drill press.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a serious
injury.
CHECK all drill bits, cutting tools, sanding drums, or
other accessories for damage before installing in
the drill press chuck. Damaged items can cause
damage to the drill press and or serious injury.
Before leaving the drill press, LOCK or REMOVE
the ON/OFF switch/key to prevent unauthorized
use.
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DO NOT install or use any drill bit that exceeds
7-inches in length or that extends 6-inches below
the chuck jaws. The drill bit can suddenly bend or
break.
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DO NOT try to drill a workpiece that is too small to
be securely held to the table or in a vise.
DO NOT operate this drill press until it is assembled
and installed according to the instruction manual.
DO NOT leave the drill press plugged into the elec-
trical outlet. Unplug the drill press from the outlet
when not in use and before servicing, changing bits
and cleaning.
DO NOT USE router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly)
cutters, rotary planers or wire wheels in this drill
press.
10. FOLLOW all electrical and safety codes, including
the National Electric Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
(OSHA). All electrical connections and wiring should
be made by qualified personnel only.
11. LET THE CHUCK REACH FULL SPEED before
starting drill operations.
12. MAKE SURE there are no foreign objects, nails,
stones in the workpiece.
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NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR
SETUP WORK on the table/work area when the
drill press is running.
NEVER START THE DRILL PRESS BEFORE
CLEANING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJECTS (tools,
scrap pieces, etc.). Debris can be thrown at high
speed.
NEVER START THE DRILL PRESS with the drill
bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum against the work-
piece. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause
serious injury.
OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,
instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
familiar with the operation of this drill press.
PROPERLY SUPPORT long or wide workpiece and
clamp to the table.
PROPERLY SECURE the drill bit, cutting tool, or
sanding drum in the chuck before operating the drill
press.
REPLACE a damaged cord immediately. DO NOT
use a damaged cord or plug. If the drill press is not
operating properly, or has been damaged, left out-
doors or has been in contact with water, return it to
a Sears Service Center.
SECURE the drill press to the floor or work bench.
Vibration can cause the drill press to slide, walk or
tip over.
SECURE the workpiece firmly against the table.
Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does not
have a flat surface against the table, or that is not
secured by a vise. Prevent the workpiece from
rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it
against the drill press column. Loss of control of
the workpiece can cause serious injury.
SECURELY LOCK the head and table support to
the column, and the table to the table support
before operating the drill press.
The drill press is designed for home use or light
commercial duty ONLY.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, do not use outdoors. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors in a dry area.
TURN THE DRILL PRESS OFF and unplug from
power source. Wait for the drill bit, cutting tool, or
sanding drum to come to a complete STOP before
cleaning off the table/work area, removing or secur-
ing workpiece, or changing setup.
USE only drill bits, cutting tools, sanding drums, or
other accessories with proper shank size recom-
mended in this instruction manual. The wrong size
shank can cause damage to the drill press and/or
serious injury.