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▪ When drilling long lengths of material ensure that there is adequate support at both ends
of the material.
▪ Never use the machine without the safety guards in position and operating correctly.
▪ When drilling wood and wood type materials, ensure that the work piece is free from any
nails or other foreign objects that could damage the drills and other cutting tools.
▪ Always secure the workpiece in a suitable drill vice.
▪ Do not wear gloves, ties or loose clothing.
▪ While drilling, never hold the workpiece by hand, but firmly tighten it to the drilling table
using a vice e.g. Never keep your fingers on a place where they could touch the drill in
case the workpiece should move unexpectedly.
▪ Be aware that swarf can be very sharp and hot and can fly of the rotating drill. When
handling swarf always wear suitable gloves. Swarf should not be disposed of with
domestic waste, it should be disposed of at a recycling centre.
▪ Never leave the machine running while unattended. If you are interrupted when operating
the drill, complete the process and switch off before looking up.
▪ Always allow the machine to come to a complete stop and disconnect from the power
supply before leaving the unit unattended.
▪ Never use your hands to remove dust, chips or waste close by the drill bit.
▪ Do not use the machine until it has been mounted and installed completely according to
the instructions.
▪ Do not switch on the machine while moving the head relative to the table or vice versa. Do
not switch on the machine until having checked that head and table have been tightened
firmly to the pillar.
▪ Do not use the machine if a part is damaged or badly functioning.
▪ Adjust the table or depth stop to prevent the drill from entering the table. Do not perform
any design, assembly or construction activities on the table while the machine is switched
on.
▪ Make sure that the chuck key (if applicable) has been removed before switching on the
machine.
▪ Before switching on the machine, make sure the chuck has been mounted correctly, the
drill has been mounted into the chuck firmly and the safety guard has been shut.
▪ In operation, use the recommended speed for the drilling accessories and the material.
▪ Switch off the power, remove the drill and clean the table before leaving the machine.
▪ Lock the on/off switch when leaving the machine.
▪ Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tools construction and
design:
▪ Contact with the drill bit.
▪ Kickback of work piece and parts of workpiece.
▪ Bit fracture.
▪ Catapulting of bit pieces.
▪ Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders are not worn. Wear ear defenders.
▪ Damage to lungs if effective breathing protection is not worn in operations in which dust is
produced. Wear breathing mask.
▪ Damage to sight if effective eye protection is not worn. Wear goggles.
7 ASSEMBLY
▪ The bench drill comes partially assembled for packaging purposes. Lay the parts on the
bench and check against the parts list (Fig. 2).
▪ Remove the anti-corrosive oil on the uncovered metal parts using a cloth and a little
paraffin oil. Proceed with greasing the parts with machine lubricating oil.
▪ You will need:
▪ Suitable personal protective equipment (not supplied).
