Woodstock THE SHOP FOX D2722 - Manual (Page 7)

1.. DRILL.PRESS.SPEEDS..Always operate your drill press at speeds that are appropriate for the drill
bit size and the material that you are drilling.
2.. DRILLING.HOLES. Feed the drill bit evenly into the workpiece. Back the bit out of deep holes and
clear the chips with a brush after you have turned the machine off.
3.. USING.THE.CORRECT.DRILL.BITS. Use only round, hex or triangular shank drill bits, and make sure
the drill bit you are using is tightened properly..
4.. SAFE.MAINTENANCE. Never do maintenance or change speeds with this machine plugged in.
5.. USING.SERVICEABLE.TOOLS. Never use tools that are in poor condition. Cutting tools that are dull
or damaged are difficult to control and may cause serious injury.
6.. DRILLING.OPERATIONS. Never hold a workpiece by hand while drilling, never drill sheet metal
unless it is clamped securely to the table, and always secure the workpiece to the table before
drilling.
7.. SECURING.A.WORKPIECE. Properly position workpieces to avoid drilling into the table.
8.. PROTECTING.YOUR.EYES. A face guard used or safety goggles is recommended.
9.. WORKING.HABITS. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and
safety will become second-nature to you.
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12. DO.NOT.force.the.tool..The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was
designed.
13. Use.correct.tool..DO.NOT force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
14. Wear.proper.apparel..DO.NOT wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry; and tie back hair.
15. Remove.adjusting.keys.and.wrenches..Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that
all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed.
16. Use.proper.extension.cord..When using an extension cord, make sure it is in good condition.
When extension cord is 100 feet and less in length, use those that are rated Standard Service
(grade S) or better, and that have a conductor size of 16 AWG. A drop in line voltage, loss of
power and overheating can result when using an undersized cord. The extension cord should have a
ground wire and ground plug pin, as well.
17. Keep.proper.footing.and.balance at all times.
18. DO.NOT.leave.machine.unattended..Wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area.
19. Perform.machine.maintenance.and.care..Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instruc-
tions in the manual.
20. Keep.machine.away.from.open.flame..Operating machines near pilot lights and/or open flames
creates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area. Dust particles and an ignition source may cause
an explosion. DO.NOT operate the machine in high risk areas, including but not limited to, those
mentioned above.
Additional.Safety.Instructions.for.Drill.Presses
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