Grizzly G7947 - Manual (Page 13)

G7947/G7948 12 Speed Floor Drill Press
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1. EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. A face
shield used with safety glasses is rec-
ommended. Always keep hands and fin-
gers 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 tools in
poor condition. Dull or damaged cutting
tools 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 of deep holes.
Turn the machine OFF and clear chips and
scrap pieces with a brush. Shut power OFF,
remove drill bit, and clean table before leav-
ing the machine.
9. OPERATING SPEED. Always operate your
drill press at speeds that are appropriate
for the drill bit size and the material that you
are drilling.
10. MAINTENANCE/SPEED CHANGES.
Never do maintenance or change speeds
with the machine plugged in.
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. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our Service
Department 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.