KUHN RIKON 30-100 User Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains 
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Your risk from 
exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in 
a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out 
microscopic particles.
                             For more detailed information about California Propostion 65 log onto rikontools.com. 
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to 
assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving 
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its 
operation. A guard or other damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.
ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. 
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord.
NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Special Safety Rules For Drill Presses
1.
   Do Not operate the Drill Press until it is assembled 
and you have read the instructions.
2.  Do not operate the Drill Press unless you are familiar 
with its safe operation.  If you are not familiar with 
the operation of a Drill Press seek advice from your 
supervisor, instructor or other qualified individual.
3.  If you are using a bench top Drill Press, it must be 
securely fastened to a stand or bench.
4.  If you are operating a floor Drill Press it must be 
securely fastened to the floor.  
5.  Always clear the table and work area before turning 
on the Drill Press.
6.  Always use drill bits, cutting tools and accessories 
with a ½” shank or less.
7.  Never place hands near the drill bit, cutting tool or 
accessory.
8.  Never  wear  loose  clothing,  gloves  or  ties  while 
operating the Drill Press.
9.  Always have a firm footing while operating the Drill 
Press.
10. Always keep work surface and work areas clear of 
debris.
11. Never attempt to do set-up work, assembly or layout 
work on the Drill Press while it is in operation.
12. Never start the Drill Press with the drill bit, cutting 
tool or accessory in contact with the work-piece.
13. Always lock all table, column and head locks before 
turning on the Drill Press.
14. Never operate the Drill Press with a damaged drill 
bit, cutting tool or accessory.
15. Always check the drill bit, cutting tool or accessory 
in tight in the chuck.
16. Never operate the Drill Press with the chuck key 
in the chuck.
17. Always adjust the depth stop to avoid drilling into 
the table surface.
18. Never drill material unless it is properly supported. 
Non flat work-pieces require additional support.
19. Always clamp the work piece to the table.  
20. Always  support  large  work-pieces  at  the  same 
height as the table.
21. Never remove the work-piece or clear the table 
until the Drill Press comes to a complete stop.
22. Always wear a face shield and safety glasses while 
operating the Drill Press.
23. Never  operate  the  Drill  Press  with  missing, 
damaged, worn, loose or defective parts.
24.   Never  adjust,  change  speeds  or  perform 
maintenance on the Drill Press while it is operating.
25. Always clean the work surface and work area when 
finished operating the Drill Press.
26. Always disconnect the power when adjusting or 
performing maintenance on the Drill Press.
27. Always disconnect the power when finished using 
the Drill Press to prevent accidental operation.