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GENERAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS
Safety is a combination of common sense, stay alert and
knowing how to use your drill press.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the drill press in until you have read and understood the
following.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tools in damp and wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
4. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invited accidents.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
safe distance from work area.
7. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force a tool or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
10.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
11.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
12.REDUCE
THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the off position
before plugging
in.
13.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for recommend accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
14.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it ON.
15.NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND. TURN
THE POWER "OFF". Don't leave the tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
16.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
17.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
18.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
19.CHECK
FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function - check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
21 .DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of
any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your
ability to use the tool properly.
22.Dust generated from certain material can be hazardous
to your health. Always operate the table saw in a well-
ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use
a dust collection system whenever possible.
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23.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Any drill press can throw foreign objects
into the eyes and could cause permanent
eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact -resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously
hurt you when they break.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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