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Model G0768/G0769 (Mfd. Since 8/15)
Additional Safety for Mills/Drills
UNDERSTAND ALL CONTROLS. Make sure
you understand the function and proper use of all
controls before starting. This will help you avoid
making mistakes that result in serious injury.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. DO NOT wear
loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry, and tie back
long hair. Keep all guards in place and secure.
Always allow spindle to stop on its own. DO NOT
stop spindle using your hand or any other object.
WEAR FACE SHIELD. Always wear a face shield
in addition to safety glasses. This provides more
complete protection for your face than safety
glasses alone.
USE CORRECT SPINDLE SPEED. Follow rec-
ommended speeds and feeds for each size and
type of cutting tool. This helps avoid tool breakage
during operation and ensures best cutting results.
INSPECT CUTTING TOOL. Inspect cutting tools
for sharpness, chips, or cracks before each use.
Replace dull, chipped, or cracked cutting tools
immediately.
PROPERLY SECURE CUTTER. Firmly secure
cutting tool or drill bit so it does not fly out of spin-
dle during operation.
POWER DISRUPTION. In the event of a local
power outage during operation, turn spindle
switch
OFF to avoid a possible sudden startup
once power is restored.
The primary risks of operating a mill are as follows: You can be seriously injured or killed
by getting clothing, jewelry, or long hair entangled with rotating cutter/spindle. You can be
severely cut or have fingers amputated from contact with the rotating cutter. You can be blinded
or struck by broken cutting tools, metal chips, workpieces, or adjustment tools thrown from
the rotating spindle with great force. To reduce your risk of serious injury when operating this
machine, completely heed and understand the following:
CLEAN MACHINE SAFELY. Metal chips or shav-
ings can be razor sharp. DO NOT clear chips
by hand or compressed air that can force chips
farther into machine—use a brush or vacuum
instead. Never clear chips while spindle is turning.
SECURE WORKPIECE TO TABLE. Clamp work-
piece to table or secure in a vise mounted to table,
so workpiece cannot unexpectedly shift or spin
during operation. NEVER hold workpiece by hand
during operation.
PROPERLY MAINTAIN MACHINE. Keep
machine in proper working condition to help
ensure that it functions safely and all guards and
other components work as intended. Perform rou-
tine inspections and all necessary maintenance.
Never operate machine with damaged or worn
parts that can break or result in unexpected move-
ment during operation.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. To reduce risk of
electrocution or injury from unexpected startup,
make sure mill/drill is turned
OFF, disconnected
from power, and all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before changing cutting tools or
starting any inspection, adjustment, or mainte-
nance procedure.
REMOVE CHUCK KEY & SPINDLE TOOLS.
Always remove chuck key, drawbar wrench, and
other tools used on the spindle immediately after
use. This will prevent them from being thrown by
the spindle upon startup.
