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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
5. Set the Table height and position so
that the drill travel range is sufficient
for the workpiece to be drilled.
6. Set the drilling depth (see Setting the Drilling
Depth on page 13) so that the bit will not
contact the table, or align the table so that
the hole in its center is in line with the bit.
7. Make sure the workpiece is securely clamped.
That is, held in a drill vise, or bolted to the table.
WARNING! Do not hold the workpiece
with your bare hands while drilling.
Serious injury may be caused if the workpiece
is flung out of the operator’s hand.
8. IF THE WORKPIECE IS IRREGULARLY SHAPED
and cannot be laid flat on the table, securely block
and clamp it. Any tilting, twisting or shifting will
result not only in a roughly drilled hole but also
increases the chances of damage to the drill.
9. FOR FLAT WORK, lay the workpiece on
a wooden base and clamp it down firmly
against the table to prevent it from turning.
10. FOR SMALL WORKPIECES that cannot be
clamped to the table, use a drill press vise (not
supplied). Clamp or bolt the vise to the table.
11. WHEN DRILLING COMPLETELY THROUGH
WOOD, position a piece of scrap wood
between the workpiece and the table to prevent
splintering on the underside of the workpiece
as the bit breaks through. Brace one end
of the scrap wood against the left side of
the column (see Figure H). Securely clamp
the other end of the scrap wood to the table.
Figure H: Bracing workpiece against column
General Operating Instructions
1. Use the Spindle Feed Handles to bring the drill bit
down to where the hole is to be drilled. Make minor
workpiece alignment adjustments as required.
2. Make sure that the Drill Press′ Power
Switch is in the ″Off″ position, then plug the
Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Turn the Drill Press on.
4. Pull down on the Spindle Feed Handles and
slowly drill the hole into the workpiece.
WARNING! If the drill bit grabs and spins the workpiece,
do not attempt to stop the spinning with your hands.
Step back, and turn the Drill Press off. Wait for the
Spindle to stop turning before dislodging the workpiece.
5. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.