Drilling Machine Safety Instructions
1. Maintenance.
Make sure the Drill is turned off and
disconnect from the main power supply and make
sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before any inspection, adjustment or maintenance is
carried out.
2. Drill Condition.
Drill must be maintained for a
proper working condition. Never operate a Drill that
has damaged or worn parts. Scheduled routine
maintenance should performed on a scheduled
basis.
3. Leaving a Drill Unattended.
Always turn the Drill
off and make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before leaving the Drill. Do not leave
Drill running unattended for any reason.
4. Avoiding Entanglement.
Remove loose clothing,
belts, or jewelry items. Never wear gloves while
machine is in operation. Tie up long hair and use the
correct hair nets to avoid any entanglement with the
Drill spindle or moving parts.
5. Chuck key & wrench safety.
Always remove chuck
keys, wrenches and any service tools immediately
after use. Chuck keys left in the chuck can cause
serious injury.
6. Understand the machines controls.
Make sure you
understand the use and operation of all controls.
7. Drill bit selection.
Always use the correct Drill bit
for the job you are Drilling. Make sure you use the
correct shank drill bit for you drilling machine.
8. Secure the Drill Bit.
Properly tighten and securely
lock the drill bit in the chuck.
9. Cutting Tool inspection.
Inspect Drill for sharpness,
chips, or cracks before use. Replace any cutting
tools immediately if dull, chipped or cracked. Handle
new cutting tools with care. Cutting edges are very
sharp and can cause lacerations.
10. Reversing the spindle.
Make sure the spindle
has come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of the spindle.
11. Stopping the spindle.
Do not slow or stop the
spindle by using you hand.
12. Speed selection.
Select the appropriate speed for
the type of work, material, and tool bit. Allow the
Drill to reach full speed before beginning a cut.
13. Changing Belts for speed selection.
Always allow
the machine to come to a complete stop and turn
power off before changing belts. Not turning power
off when changing belts can cause serious injury.
14. Clearing chips.
Always use a brush to clear chips.
Never clear chips when the drill is running.
15. Power outage.
In the event of a power failure
during use of the drill, turn off all switches to avoid
possible sudden start up once power is restored.
16. Clean work area.
Keep the area around the drill
clean from oil, tools, chips.
17. Surface/workpiece area.
Before turning the drill
on, make sure the table is clear of any objects
(tools, scraps, off-cuts etc.) Do not drill material
that does not have a flat surface. unless a suitable
support is used.
18. Table Lock.
Make sure the table is tightened
before starting the drill.
19. For - Radial Drill Arm Lock.
Make sure the arm is
locked before leaving or starting a radial arm drill.
An unlocked radial drill arm can swing and cause
serious injury.
20. Drilling Sheet metal.
All sheet metal should be
clamped to the table before drilling.
21. Mounting workpieces.
Use clamps or vices to
secure workpiece before drilling. Position work so
you avoid drilling into table.
22. Guarding.
Do not operate the drill when chuck
guard is removed.
23. Eye and hand protection.
A face shield with safety
glasses is recommended. Always keep hands
and fingers away from the drill bit. Never hold a
work[piece in your hand while drilling. Do not wear
gloves while operating the drill.
24. Drill operation.
Never start the drill with the drill bit
pressed against the workpiece. Feed the drill evenly
into the workpiece. Back the drill out of deep holes.
Turn the machine off and clear chips and scrap
pieces with a brush. Turn power off, remove drill
bit, and clean the table before leaving the machine.
25. Call for help.
If at any time you experience
difficulties, stop the machine and call you nearest
branch service department for help.
Machinery House
requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine.
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Instructions Manual for PD-440 (D598)
19/11/2015
