When making repairs, be sure to lock the start switch in the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up can cause injury. 22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS. The accidental start-up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury. 23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury. 24. USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS DUST. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water. 4 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety. 3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocution. 4. SECURE THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SUR-FACE. Vibration can cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over. 5. NEVER START THE MACHINE BEFORE CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJECTS (tools, scrap pieces, etc.). Debris can be thrown at high speed. 6. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum against the workpiece. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury. 7. PROPERLY LOCK THE DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDING DRUM IN THE CHUCK before operating this machine. 8. REMOVE THE CHUCK KEY BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. The chuck key can be thrown out at a high speed. 9. TIGHTEN ALL LOCK HANDLES before starting the machine. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury. 10. USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, SANDING DRUMS, OR OTHER ACCESSORIES with shank size recommended in your instruction manual. The wrong size accessory can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury. 11. USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, OR SANDING DRUMS that are not damaged. Damaged items can cause malfunctions that lead to injuries. 12. USE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS for all operations. Other speeds may cause the machine to malfunction causing damage to the machine and/or serious injury. 13. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the bit. 14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the bit. Serious injury to the hand can occur. 15. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE. Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does not have a flat surface against the table, or that is not secured by a vise. Prevent the workpiece from rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it against the drill press column. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury. 16. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND WAIT FOR THE DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDING DRUM TO STOP TURNING prior to cleaning the work area, removing debris, removing or securing work-piece, or changing the angle of the table. A moving drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum can cause serious injury. 17. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE work-pieces. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause severe injury. 18. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR SET-UP WORK on the table/work area when the machine is running. Serious injury can result. 19. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use. Someone else might accidentally start the machine and cause serious injury to themselves. 20. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ...