DRILL PRESS SAFETY
1. TOOL PURPOSE. This drill press is designed to
drill through metal and wood. Drilling through other
materials could result in fire, injury, or damage to the
workpiece. Using machine for any other purpose other
than it’s intended purpose may result in serious injuries,
machine damage and voiding of warranty.
2. MACHINE MOUNTING. For operation safety, the drill
press must be securely mounted onto a flat and stable
surface.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved glasses with side
shields, hearing protection and a dust mask.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they might
get drawn in by the tool. Tie back long hair.
• DO NOT wear gloves while operating this machine.
4. ELECTRIC CORDS. Keep cords away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, and moving parts of the tool. Have an
electrician replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
5. TOOL & ACCESSORIES INSPECTION.
Before operation, check the tool and accessories for any
damage or missing parts. Do not use the tool if any part
is missing or damaged. Make sure all adjustments are
correct and all connections are tight. Keep all guards in
place.
6. DRILLING ACCESSORIES.
• Make sure the drill bit is not damaged before use; only
use undamaged drill bits
• Make sure the drill bit is securely locked in the chuck
before turning ON.
• Make sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck
before turning ON.
• Use clamps or a vise (not included) to secure a
workpiece to the table. This will prevent the workpiece
from rotating with the drill bit.
7. Make sure the table lock is tightened before starting
the drill press.
8. WORKPIECE REQUIREMENTS.
• Only stand workpieces sturdy enough to withstand the
force of the drill bit.
• Inspect the workpiece for imperfections, nails, staples,
etc. before drilling. Never drill stock that has questionable
imperfections or embedded foreign objects.
• Do not drill materials without a flat surface unless a
suitable support is used (clamp or vise).
9. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior
to plugging in the machine. Always make sure the
power switch is in the OFF position and the machine is
unplugged when doing any cleaning, assembly, setup
operations, or when not in use.
10. Do not operate this tool until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
11. Remove scrap pieces and other objects from the
table before turning ON the drill press.
12. DRILLING THE WORKPIECE.
• Allow spindle to reach full speed before drilling the
workpiece.
• Never start the machine with the drill bit pressed
against the workpiece.
• Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the
table.
• Set the drill press to the speed that is appropriate for
the material being drilled.
13. Do not touch moving pieces. Keep hands away from
the drill bit during operation. If cleaning is necessary,
turn off the machine and use a brush to remove sawdust
and chips instead of your hands.
14. Never perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the machine is ON.
damaged, or failed parts using only identical replacement
parts before resuming operation.
DRILL PRESS SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
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