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4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILL PRESS
CAUTION
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Do not wear gloves, necktie, rings or loose clothing.
3. Clamp work piece or brace against column to prevent rotation.
4. Use recommended speed for drill bits and sizes and work piece materials.
5. Be sure drill bit or cutter tool is securely locked in the chuck.
6. Be sure chuck key is removed from the chuck before turning on power.
7. Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table, shut off the
power. Remove the drill bit or cutting tool, and clean the table before leaving
the machine.
8. Do not operate until it is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
9. If any port of your drill press is malfunctioning or has been damaged or
broken, do not operate until the part is properly repaired or replaced.
10. Never place your fingers in a position where they could contact the drill or
other cutting tool if the work piece should unexpectedly shift.
11. Never use your hand to hold on the object while drilling, always clamp the
object tight on the working table.
12. Never perform any operation by moving the head or table with respect to one
another. Do not switch machine on or start any operation before checking
that the head and table lock handle are clamped tight to column, and head
and table support collars are correctly positioned.
13. Before switching the power on be sure the belt cover is down and the bit is
installed properly in the chuck.
14. Lockout the motor switch when leaving the drill press. Don't perform layout,
assembly or setup work on the table while the cutting tools rotating.
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FOR DRILL PRESS
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