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• Do not wear gloves, neckties, necklaces, rings, or loose clothing. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• To clamp work piece to brace against column to prevent material rotation.
• Using recommended speed for drill bit, and work piece material.
• Remove adjusting key and wrenches. Be in the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning the machine on.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Make workshop kid proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing the starter key.
• Do not force tool. Machine will do a better and safer job at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or use the machine to do a job for which it was
not designed.
• Use recommended speed for drill accessories and workpiece material.
• Use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work, do not hold part with hands.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Maintain tool with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
• Disconnect drill press from power before servicing or changing accessories.
• Reduce the risk of accidental starting. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging
in.
• Use recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
• Never stand on machine for risk of serious injury.
• Check for damaged parts. Before further use of machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be replaced or repaired. Carefully check to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mountings, and any other conditions that affect its
operation.
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off. Do not leave machine until it comes
to a complete stop.
• Adjust the table or depth stop to avoiding drilling into the table, shut off the power.
Remove the drill bit or cutting tool, and clean the table before leaving the machine.
• Do not operate until completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.
• If any part of your drill press is malfunctioning, has been damaged, or broken do not
operate until the part is properly repaired or replaced.
• Never place your fingers in positions where they could contact the drill or other cutting
tool if the work piece should unexpectedly shift.
• 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
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Dake Corporation
724 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.dakecorp.com
REV012019
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