OPERATIONAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
• When using electrical tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, and personal injury.
•Ensure the magnet is OFF before plugging in the magnetic drill press.
•Do NOT use in wet or damp conditions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
•Do NOT use in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or in high risk environments. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury.
•BEFORE activating the magnetic drill press, inspect all electrical supply cables (including extension
leads), and replace if damaged. DO NOT use if there are any signs of damage.
•Only use extension cables approved for site conditions.
•BEFORE activating the magnetic drill press, ALWAYS check the correct function of all operational
systems, switches, magnet etc.
•BEFORE operating, the magnetic drill press MUST be securely restrained to a fixed independent
feature (by using a safety strap, or other means) to reduce the potential free movement, should the
magnet become detached from the work piece. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
•ALWAYS wear approved eye protectors, ear defenders and recommended PPE at ALL times when
operating the magnetic drill press.
• Disconnect from power source when changing cutters or working on the magnetic drill press.
•Cutters and chips are sharp, ALWAYS ensure that hands are adequately protected when changing
cutters or removing chips. Use a tool or brush where necessary to remove any chips or the cutter from
the arbor.
•Before operating the magnetic drill press, ALWAYS ensure cutter-retaining screws are secured tightly.
• Regularly clear the work area and magnetic drill press of chips and dirt, paying particular attention to
the underside of the magnet base.
•ALWAYS remove tie, rings, watches and any loose adornments that might entangle with the rotating
machinery before operating.
•ALWAYS ensure that long hair is securely enclosed by an approved restraint before operating the mag
drill.
• Should the cutter become stuck in the work piece, stop the motor immediately to prevent personal
injury. Disconnect from power source and turn arbor to and from.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE CUTTER BY SWITCHING THE MOTOR ON AND OFF.
Wear safety gloves to remove the cutter from the arbor.
•If the magnetic drill press is accidentally dropped, ALWAYS thoroughly examine the magnetic drill press
for signs of damage and check that it functions correctly BEFORE resuming drilling.
• Regularly inspect the magnetic drill press and check for any damaged or loose parts.
•ALWAYS ensure when using the magnetic drill press in an inverted position that only the minimum
amount of coolant is used, and that care is taken to ensure that coolant does not enter the motor unit.
•Cutting tools may shatter, ALWAYS position the guard over the cutter before activating the magnetic
drill press. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
•On completion of the cut, a slug will be ejected. DO NOT operate the magnetic drill press as the ejected
slug may cause injury.
•When not in use ALWAYS store the magnetic drill press in a safe and secure location.
•ALWAYS ensure that approved CHAMPION authorized repair centers conduct repairs.
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