1. Make sure that your FACE SHIELD OR SAFETY GLASSES are in place before you start the drill press.

2. Always tie back long hair and keep your head and clothes well away from all moving parts of the drill press.

3. Select only drills that are sharp, in good condition and suitable for the job.

4. Remove CHUCK KEYS/WRENCHES from the drill chuck before starting the machine.

5. CLAMP THE WORK SECURELY to the table before starting the machine. Attempting to hold the work under the drill with one hand can result in serious and painful injuries.

6. Operate drills at the proper speed and feed. Forcing or trying to feed too quickly can cause drills to break or splinter with the chance of serious injuries.

7. If work slips from the clamp, never attempt to stop it with your hands. Never reach around or in back of any rotating drill. Use a V-block for round stock.

8. Always ensure that the machine has come to a COMPLETE STOP and has been switched off before you attempt to change the belt for speed regulation.

9. If the drill sticks in the work, stop the motor and rotate the drill by hand to free it from the work.

10. File or scrape all burrs from drilled holes Be sure that the file is fitted with a proper handle.

11. Always clear away chips and curls with a HAND BRUSH – not your hands.

AT ALL TIMES – IF IN DOUBT, SEE YOUR INSTRUCTOR