Ridgid DP15501 User Manual

- Use the spindle speed recom-

mended for the specific operation
and workpiece material - check the
inside of the belt guard for drilling
information; for accessories, refer
to the instructions provided with
the accessories.

• Never climb on the drill press table, 

it could break or pull the entire drill 
press down on you.

• Turn the motor switch off and put 

away the switch key when leaving 

the drill press.

• To reduce the risk of injury from 

thrown work or tool contact, do not 
perform layout, assembly or setup 
work on the table while the cutting 
tool is rotating.

• Don’t overreach. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools 

sharp and clean for best and safest 
performance. Follow instructions for 
lubricating and changing accessories.

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, 

neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist 
watches). They can get caught and 
draw you into moving parts.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce 

the risk of possible hearing damage, 
wear ear plugs or muffs when using 
drill press for hours at a time.

• Any power tool can throw foreign 

objects into the eyes. This can result 
in permanent eye damage. Always 
wear safety goggles, not glasses 
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in 
Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on 
package. Everyday eyeglasses 
have only impact resistant lenses. 
They are not safety glasses. Safety 
goggles are available at many local 
retail stores. Glasses or goggles not 
in compliance with ANSI or CSA 
could seriously hurt you when they 
break.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust 

mask along with safety goggles.

• Make sure switch is “OFF” before 

plugging drill press into a power out-
let.

Don't allow familiar-

ity (gained from frequent use of 
your drill press) to cause a careless 
mistake. Always remember that a 
careless fraction of a second is 
enough to cause a severe injury.

• Keep all visitors a safe distance 

from the drill press.

• Make sure bystanders are clear of 

the drill press and workpiece.

• Turn the drill press off. 

• Wait for tool bit to stop spinning.

• Unplug the drill press.

• Make workshop child-proof. Lock 

the shop. Disconnect master 
switches. Remove the yellow switch 
key. Store it away from children and 
others not qualified to use the tool.