Additional Safety For Drill Presses - Grizzly G7945 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Drill Presses

1. EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. A face
shield used with safety glasses is rec-
ommended. Always keep hands and fin-
gers away from the drill bit. Never hold a
workpiece by hand while drilling! DO NOT
wear gloves when operating the drill.
2. SECURING BIT. Properly tighten and
securely lock the drill bit in the chuck.
3. CORRECT BIT. Use only round, hex, or
triangular shank drill bits.
4. ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches
before turning the machine ON.
5. DRILLING SHEET METAL. Never drill
sheet metal unless it is securely clamped to
the table.
6. SURFACE/WORKPIECE PREPARATION.
Never turn the drill press ON before clearing
the table of all objects (tools, scrap wood,
etc.) DO NOT drill material that does not
have a flat surface, unless a suitable sup-
port is used.
7. DAMAGED TOOLS. Never use tools in poor
condition. Dull or damaged cutting tools
are hard to control and may cause serious
injury.
Like all machines there is danger associated
with this machine. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. Use this machine with respect
and caution to lessen the possibility of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
G7945/G7946 Radial Drill Press
8. DRILL OPERATION. Never start the drill
press with the drill bit pressed against the
workpiece. Feed the drill bit evenly into the
workpiece. Regularly back the bit out of
deep holes to clear chips.
9. OPERATING SPEED. Always operate your
drill press at speeds that are appropriate
for the drill bit size and the material that you
are drilling.
10. MAINTENANCE/SPEED
Never do maintenance or change speeds
with the machine plugged in.
11. MOUNTING WORKPIECES. Use clamps
or vises to secure workpiece before drill-
ing. Position work so you avoid drilling into
the table.
12. TABLE LOCK. Make sure the table lock is
tightened before starting the drill press.
13. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our Service
Department at (570) 546-9663.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
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