Safetyinstructions - Craftsman 351.229000 Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating a drill press can be dangerous if safety and
common sense are ignored. The operator must be
familiar with the operation of the tool. Read this manual
to understand this drill press. DO NOT operate this drill
press if you do not fully understand the limitations of
this tool. DO NOT modify this drill press in any way.
REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
BEFORE USING THE DRILL PRESS
To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read
and follow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions
before operating the drill press.
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Some dust created by using power tools contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
READ the entire Instruction Manual. LEARN how to
use the tool for its intended applications.
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.
ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION. Plain
cotton is not an acceptable protective device.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI
$3.19 Standards.
ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT
INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE
PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica
dust and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from
face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilat-
ed area and provide for proper dust removal. Use
dust collection system whenever possible.
Exposure to the dust may cause serious and per-
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manent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis
(a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid
breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact
with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or
eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of
harmful material. Always use properly fitting
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and
organized. DO NOT work in an environment with
floor surfaces that are slippery from debris, grease,
and wax.
7. ALWAYS unplug the tool from the electrical recep-
tacle when making adjustments, changing parts or
performing any maintenance.
8. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that
the power switch is in the "OFF" position before
plugging in the power cord to the electrical
receptacle.
9. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRON-
MENT. DO NOT Use electrical tools in a damp
environment or expose them to rain.
10. CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by remov-
ing switch keys, unplugging tools from the electrical
receptacles, and using padlocks.
11. DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gasses.
12. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an opera-
tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer
and higher quality job by only performing operations
for which the tool was intended.
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DO NOT stand on a tool. Serious injury could result
if the tool tips over or you accidentally contact the
tool.
DO NOT store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might try to stand on the tool to
reach it.
DO NOT operate tool if under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK FOR DAMAGED
PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE TOOL. Carefully
check all guards to see that they operate properly,
are not damaged, and perform their intended func-
tions. Check for alignment, binding or breaking of
moving parts. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be immediately repaired or replaced.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with a
3-prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact
electrical receptacle. The 3rd prong is used to
ground the tool and provide protection against
accidental electric shock. DO NOT remove the 3rd
prong. See Grounding Instructions.