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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
13.
ALWAYS
keep your proper footing and balance at all
times don’t overreach. For best footing, wear rubber
soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood,
etc.
14.
ALWAYS
wear proper apparel. Loose clothing or
jewellery may get caught in moving parts. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
15.
ALWAYS
use recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories could be hazardous.
16.
ALWAYS
remove plug from electrical outlet when
adjusting, changing parts, or working on the
machine.
17.
NEVER
operate machine while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
18.
NEVER
leave machine running unattended. Turn
power off. Do not leave the machine until it comes to
a complete stop.
19.
NEVER
force the machine. It will do a better and safer
job at the rate for which it was designed.
20.
NEVER
use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain.
Keep your work area well illuminated. Do not use in explosive atmosphere
(around paint fumes, flammable liquids etc). Avoid dangerous
environments.
HELPFUL HINTS ON DRILLING
•
After drilling material to the full depth, do not simply pull out the drill but
maintain chuck rotation to ease withdrawal.
•
Keep drill bits sharpened for optimum performance.
•
Always drill directly in line with the bit. Do not use sideways movement as
this may damage the drill or cause the bit to break.
•
Always use a cutting lubricant when drilling all metals except brass and
cast iron which should be drilled dry.
•
As a general rule, when drilling metal, the harder the metal the slower the
drill speed. Similarly, the bigger the drill the slower the speed. Consult a
suitable book of reference if necessary.
•
Always start drilling at a slow speed to prevent the drill from slipping out of
the pop mark or indent, gradually increasing speed until the optimum
cutting speed is achieved whilst maintaining a MODERATE pressure ONLY.
NEVER force the drill bit into the work. This will overheat the tip and cause
it to dull very quickly.
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