SAFETY RULES FOR THE DRILL PRESS
1. Always wear eye protection when operating.
2. All work must be clamped down.
3. One person at a time on the machine.
4. Remove all jewelry, pull back long hair, roll up long sleeves.
5. Wait for the machine to stop moving before removing your work.
6. Pull the handles towards you from the top.
7. Check the speed setting so that it is correct for your work. Holes
over ½ in. should be bored at lowest speed.
8. Use only approved types of bits. Bits with feed screws or those that have
excessive length should not be used.
9. Mount the bit securely in the chuck. Remove the key immediately.
10. If drilling completely through a piece of wood, place a scrap piece
underneath so you do not drill the table of the drill press.
11. Drill at a medium pace.
12. Do not talk to someone while they are operating the drill press.
13. You must get instruction and permission before using.
14. Never let the arm spring up after drilling, you must gently guide it back up.
1. Always wear eye protection when operating.
2. All work must be clamped down.
3. One person at a time on the machine.
4. Remove all jewelry, pull back long hair, roll up long sleeves.
5. Wait for the machine to stop moving before removing your work.
6. Pull the handles towards you from the top.
7. Check the speed setting so that it is correct for your work. Holes
over ½ in. should be bored at lowest speed.
8. Use only approved types of bits. Bits with feed screws or those that have
excessive length should not be used.
9. Mount the bit securely in the chuck. Remove the key immediately.
10. If drilling completely through a piece of wood, place a scrap piece
underneath so you do not drill the table of the drill press.
11. Drill at a medium pace.
12. Do not talk to someone while they are operating the drill press.
13. You must get instruction and permission before using.
14. Never let the arm spring up after drilling, you must gently guide it back up.