Delta 17-900 Instruction Manual

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31. DO NOT operate your tool until it is completelyassembled and installed according to the instructions.2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with theoperation of drill presses, obtain advice from yoursupervisor, instructor or other qualified person.3. YOUR TOOL MUST be securely fastened to a standor workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand orworkbench to move during operation, the stand orworkbench MUST be fastened to the floor.4. NEVER turn the tool “ON” before clearing the tableof all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).5. NEVER start the drill press with the drill bit or cuttingtool in contact with the workpiece.6. USE ONLY drill bits, cutters, sanding drums andother accessories with 5/8" shank or less.7. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the drillbit or cutting tool.8. DO NOT ATTEMPT to drill material that does nothave a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.9. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slipcould cause a hand to move into the drill bit or cuttingtool.10. TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE WORKPIECE,ALWAYS clamp work securely to table if it is too short tocontact the column (see "OPERATION" section of thismanual) or when using hole saw or cutting tools largerthan 1/2" in diameter.11. WHENEVER POSSIBLE use clamps or vise to keepworkpiece from rotating with the drill bit or cutting tool.12. USE recommended speed for drill, accessory orworkpiece material.13. MAKE CERTAIN all lock handles are tightenedbefore starting the machine.ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESFOR DRILL PRESSES14. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work onthe table while the tool is operating.15. BE SURE drill bit or cutting tool is not damaged andis properly locked in the chuck before operating.16. MAKE SURE chuck key is removed from chuckbefore starting drill press. ONLY use chuck key providedwith your drill press. It is equipped with a self-ejectingpin which eliminates the hazard of the key being left inthe chuck.17. ADJUST the table or depth stop to avoid drilling intothe table.18. ALWAYS stop the tool before removing scrap piecesfrom the table.19. WHEN drilling large workpieces, MAKE SURE thematerial is supported at table height.20. SHUT OFF the power, remove the drill bit or cuttingtool, and clean the table and work area before leavingthe machine.21. WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE the switch shouldbe locked in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorizeduse.22. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safeand proper operation of this product is available fromthe National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201, in the Accident PreventionManual for Industrial Operations and also in the SafetyData Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer tothe American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery andthe U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.212 and1910.213 Regulations.