Craftsman 137229171 17" Drill Press

Operator's Manual - Page 4

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE DRILL PRESS
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the
work when practical. It'ssafer than usingyour hand
and itfrees both hands to operate tool.
Foryour own safety, do not try to usa your drillpress
or plug it in untilit is completely assembled and installed
according to the instructions, and until you have read and
understood this instruction manual:
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YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST BE BOLTED securely
to a workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency
for yourdrill press to move during certain operations,
boltthe workbench to the floor.
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THIS DRILL PRESS is intended for use in dry
conditions, indoor use only.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE face or dust mask
along with safety goggles ifdrilling operation is dusty.
USE ear protectors,especiallydudngextendedperiods
of operation.
4. DO NOT wear gloves, neckties, or loose clothing.
5. DO NOT try to drill material too small to be securely
held.
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6. ALWAYS keep hands out of the path of a drillbit.
Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the ddll bit, 22.
DO NOT install or use any drill bit that exceeds
175 mm (7") in length or extends 150 mm (6") below
the chuck jaws. They can suddenly bend outward or
break.
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8. DO NOT USE wire wheels, routerbits, shaper cutters,
circle (fly) cutters, or rotary planers on thisddll press.
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9. WHEN cutting a large piece of material make sure it 24.
is fully SUldportedat the table height.
10. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS 25.
hold the workpiece firmly against the table so itwill
not rock or twist. Use clamps or a vise for unstable
workpieces.
1f. MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in 26.
the part of the workpiece to be drilled.
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12. CLAMPWORKPIECE OR BRACE againstthe I_t
side ofthe columnto preventrotation, ff itistoo short
or the table is tilted, clamp solidlyto the table and
use the fence provided.
WHEN using a drillpress vise, always fasten to the
table.
MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are firmly
tightened before drilling.
SECURELY LOCK THE HEAD and table supportto
the column, and the table to the table support before
operating the drillpress.
NEVER turn your drillpress on before cleadng the
table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)
BEFORE STARTING the operation, jog the motor
switch to make sure the ddll bit does not wobble or
vibrate.
LET THE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED before
startingto ddll.If your drillpress makes an unfamiliar
noiseor if itvibrates excessively, stop immediately,
turnthe drillpress offand unplug.Do not restartuntil
the problem is corrected.
DO NOT perform layoutassembly or set up work on
the table while the drillpress is in operation.
USE RECOMMENDED SPEED fordrill accessoryand
wotkpiecematerial.SEE INSTRUCTIONS that come
withtheaccessory.
WHEN DRILLING large diameter holes, clamp the
workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may
grab and spinthe workpieceat high speed. DO NOT
USE fly cutters or multiple-part holecutters,as they
can come apart or become unbalanced in use.
MAKE SURE the spindle has come to a complete
stop before touching the workpiece.
TO AVOID INJURY from accidental starting, always
tum the switch"OFF" and unplugthe dnllpress before
installingor removing any accessory or attachment
or making any adjustment.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
USE ONLY SELF-EJECTING TYPE CHUCK.KEY as
provided with the drillpress.
13. IFTHE WORKPIECE overhangs the table such that
it will fall or tip if not held, clamp itto the table or
provide auxiliary support.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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