Use and Care Manual

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3.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the entire contents of
this manual before attempting set-up or
operation of this mill/drill.
1. This machine is designed and intended for
use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with
the proper safe use of mill/drills, do not use
this machine until proper training and
knowledge has been obtained.
2. Keep guards in place. Safety guards must
be kept in place and in working order.
3. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Before turning on machine, check to see that
any adjusting wrenches are removed from the
tool.
4. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
Make sure switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the tool.
5. Do not force tools. Always use a tool at the
rate for which it was designed.
6. Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
7. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and changing
accessories.
8. Always disconnect the tool from the power
source before adjusting or servicing.
9. Check for damaged parts. Check for
alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may
affect the tools operation. A guard or any part
that is damaged should be repaired or
replaced.
10. Turn power off. Never leave a tool
unattended. Do not leave a tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
11. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
12. Do not use in a dangerous environment.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
13. Keep children and visitors away. All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from the work
area.
14. Make the workshop child proof. Use
padlocks, master switches, and remove starter
keys.
15. Wear proper apparel. Loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry may
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair. Do not wear any
type of glove.
16. Always use safety glasses. Every day
glasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
17. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
18.
Do not place hands near the cutterhead
while the machine is operating.
19. Do not perform any set-up work while
machine is operating.
20. Read and understand all warnings posted
on the machine.
21. This manual is intended to familiarize you
with the technical aspects of this mill/drill.
It is not, nor was it intended to be, a training
manual.
22. Failure to comply with all of these warnings
may result in serious injury.
23. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
24. This product, when used for welding, cutting,
or working with metal, produces fumes, gases,
or dusts which contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects and,
in some cases, cancer. (California Health and
Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)