General Safety Instructions For Drilling Machines; Work Place/Environment - Axminster Pillar Drills User Manual

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Work Place/Environment

Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet. If
the machine is to be used outside and it starts to rain
stop work and move it inside. If machine has got wet;
dry it off as soon as possible, with a cloth or paper
towel.
Do not use 230Va.c. powered machines anywhere
within a site area that is flooded or puddled, and do
not trail extension cables across wet areas.
General Safety Instructions
It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged
until work is about to commence, also make sure
to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or
unattended. Always disconnect by pulling on the
plug body and not the cable.
Once you are ready to commence work, remove any
tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place
safely out of the way. Re-connect the machine. Carry
out a final check e.g. check the drill bit is securely
tightened in the machine, check you have the correct
speed and function set, check that the power cable
will not 'snag' etc.
Make sure you are comfortable before you start
work, balanced, not reaching etc. If the work you are
carrying out is liable to generate flying grit, dust or
chips, wear the appropriate safety clothing, goggles,
gloves, masks etc., If the work operation appears
to be excessively noisy, wear ear-defenders. If you
wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap, safety
helmet, hairnet, even a sweatband, will minimise
the possibility of your hair being caught up in the

General Safety Instructions for Drilling Machines

1. Do not operate the machine without carrying out a
preliminary inspection.
2. Check that the speed is correct for the planned
operation, and the upper drive belt cover is closed
and fastened secure.
3. Check the drill bit is the correct size and type, is
correctly fitted and tightened in the chuck.
Keep the machine clean; it will enable you to more
easily see any damage that may have occurred.
Clean the machine with a damp soapy cloth if needs
be, do not use any solvents or cleaners, as these may
cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical
components.
Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this
includes personnel as well as material.
WARNING! UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK
AREAS!
rotating parts of the machine, likewise, consideration
should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches, if these are liable to be a 'snag' hazard.
Consideration should also be given to non-slip
footwear, etc.
DO NOT work with cutting or boring tools of any
description if you are tired, your attention is
Wandering or you are being subjected to distraction.
A deep cut, a lost fingertip or worse; is not worth it!
DO NOT use this machine within the designated
safety areas of flammable liquid stores or in
areas where there may be volatile gases. There are
very expensive, very specialised machines for
working in these areas, THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM.
CHECK that drills are the correct type and size, are
undamaged and are kept clean and sharp, this will
maintain their operating performance and lessen the
loading on the machine. Above all, OBSERVE.... make
sure you know what is happening around you, and
USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
4. Make sure that the drillhead, the table bracket
arm, the table tilt and the table swivel clamps are all
locked before any drilling is attempted.
5. Do not attempt to carry out any drilling operation
on material that has not been secured to the drill
table, either by vise or clamp.
6. Remove any tools (chuck key, spanners etc), that
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