Use and Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing: when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
When Installing or Moving The Drill Press
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected drill press movement. If there is any tendency of the drill
press to tilt or move during any use, bolt it to the oor. Make sure and leave adequate room to fully open
the belt guard. If the workpiece is too large to easily support with one hand, provide an auxiliary support.
To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make sure your ngers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging in or unplugging the drill press.
NEVER Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
Before Each Use
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the drill press, and remove
the switch key before raising the guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the setup, or adjusting
anything. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, drill press stability, and
any other conditions that may affect the way the drill press works.
If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not work properly, turn the
drill press off and unplug the drill press.
Replace damaged or missing parts before using the drill press again
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turning drill press on.
Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play.