Grizzly G9969 - Manual (Page 10)

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G9969 Radial Drill Press
1. EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. A face
shield or safety glasses is recommended.
Always keep hands and fingers away from
the drill bit. Never hold a workpiece by
hand while drilling! DO NOT wear gloves
when operating the drill.
2. SECURING BIT. Properly tighten and
securely lock the drill bit in the chuck.
3. CORRECT BIT. Use only round, hex, or
triangular shank drill bits.
4. ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches
before turning the machine
ON.
5. DRILLING SHEET METAL. Never drill
sheet metal unless it is securely clamped
to the table.
6. SURFACE/WORKPIECE PREP. Never
turn the drill press ON before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scrap wood, etc.)
DO NOT drill material that does not have
a flat surface, unless a suitable support is
used.
7. DAMAGED TOOLS. Never use drill bits in
poor condition. Dull or damaged drill bits
are hard to control and may cause serious
injury.
Safety for Drill Presses
8. DRILL OPERATION. Never start the drill
press with the drill bit pressed against the
workpiece. Feed the drill bit evenly into the
workpiece. Back the bit out frequently to
clear chips in deep holes.
9. CLEARING CHIPS. Turn the machine OFF
and clear chips and scrap pieces with
a brush. Disconnect power, remove drill
bit, and clean table before leaving the
machine.
10. OPERATING SPEED. Always operate your
drill press at speeds that are appropriate
for the drill bit size and the material that you
are drilling.
11. MOUNTING WORKPIECES. Use clamps
or vises to secure workpiece before drill-
ing. Position work so you avoid drilling into
the table.
12. TABLE LOCK. Make sure the table lock is
tightened before starting the drill press.
13. MAINTENANCE/SPEED CHANGES.
Never change speeds or do maintenance
with the machine connected to power.
14. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our Technical
Support at (570) 546-9663.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machines there is danger associated
with this machine. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. Use this machine with respect
and caution to lessen the possibility of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.