Additional Safety For Drill Presses - Shop fox W1668 Owner's Manual

Model W1668/W1848 (Mfd. Since 08/16)
Additional.Safety.for.Drill.Presses
Serious injury or death can occur from getting clothing, jewelry, or long hair entangled in rotat-
ing spindle or bit/cutting tool. Contact with rotating bit/cutting tool can result in severe cuts or
amputation of fingers. Flying metal chips can cause blindness or eye injuries. Broken bits/cutting
tools, unsecured workpieces, chuck keys, or other adjustment tools thrown from rotating spindle
can strike nearby operator or bystanders with great force. To reduce the risk of these hazards,
operator and bystanders MUST completely heed hazards and warnings below.
WEARING PROPER PPE. Flying chips created
by drilling can cause eye injuries or blindness.
Always wear a face shield in addition to safety
glasses. Always keep hands and fingers away from
drill bit/cutting tool. Avoid awkward hand posi-
tions, where a sudden slip could cause hand to
move into bit/cutting tool.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, or jewelry, and tie back long
hair. Keep all guards in place and secure. Always
allow spindle to stop on its own. DO NOT stop
spindle using your hand or any other object.
REMOVING ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. Chuck key,
drawbar wrench, and other tools left on machine
can become deadly projectiles when spindle is
started. Remove all loose items or tools used on
spindle immediately after use.
SECURING BIT/CUTTING TOOL. Firmly secure bit/
cutting tool so it does not fly out of spindle during
operation or startup.
SECURING TABLE AND HEADSTOCK. To avoid
accidental contact with tool/bit, tighten all table
and headstock locks before operating drill.
CORRECT SPINDLE SPEED. Using wrong spindle
speed can cause bits/cutting tools to break and
strike operator or bystanders. Follow recom-
mended speeds and feeds for each size/type of
bit/cutting tool and workpiece material.
WORKPIECE PREPARATION. To avoid loss of
workpiece control, DO NOT drill material with
an uneven surface on the table, unless a suitable
support is used. To avoid impact injuries, make
sure workpiece is free of nails or foreign objects
in area to be drilled.
WORKPIECE CONTROL. An unsecured workpiece
may unexpectedly shift, spin out of control,
or be thrown if bit/cutting tool "grabs" during
operation. Clamp workpiece to table or in table-
mounted vise, or brace against column to prevent
rotation. NEVER hold workpiece by hand during
operation. NEVER start machine with bit/cutting
tool touching workpiece; allow spindle to gain full
speed before drilling.
INSPECTING BIT/CUTTING TOOL. Damaged bits/
cutting tools may break apart during operation
and hit operator or bystanders. Dull bits/cutting
tools increase cutting resistance and are more
likely to grab and spin/throw workpiece. Always
inspect bits/cutting tools for sharpness, chips, or
cracks before each use. Replace dull, chipped, or
cracked bits/cutting tools immediately.
MAINTAINING MACHINE. Keep machine in proper
working condition to help ensure that it functions
safely and all guards and other components work
as intended. Perform routine inspections and all
necessary maintenance. Never operate machine
with damaged or worn parts that can break or
result in unexpected movement during operation.
CLEANING MACHINE SAFELY. To avoid contact
with tool/bit, never clear chips while spindle is
turning. To avoid cuts and eye injuries, DO NOT
clear chips by hand or with compressed air—use a
brush or vacuum instead.
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 bits/cutting tools or
starting any inspection, adjustment, or mainte-
nance procedure.
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