Grizzly G1200 User Manual
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G1199/G1200 Drill Press
Caution
Always wear ANSI-approved safety
glasses or goggles when operating
equipment — particularly when test-
ing new tools or machinery. Do not
allow visitors into your workshop
when testing or operating equipment.
glasses or goggles when operating
equipment — particularly when test-
ing new tools or machinery. Do not
allow visitors into your workshop
when testing or operating equipment.
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Safety Rules
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The workpiece must be held securely in place
using a drill press vise or clamp.
using a drill press vise or clamp.
•
Never use a bit with a tapered shank or
square bit in a drill chuck.
square bit in a drill chuck.
•
Use the correct speed for the size of bit and
material being drilled.
material being drilled.
•
Always remove the key from the chuck before
starting drill press.
starting drill press.
•
Remove metal cuttings with a brush, never by
hand.
hand.
•
Perform machine inspection and maintenance
service routinely.
service routinely.
•
Never drill sheet metal unless it is securely
clamped to the table.
clamped to the table.
•
Work should be secured in such a way so as
to avoid drilling into the table.
to avoid drilling into the table.
•
When changing speeds, always disconnect
the machine from the power source.
the machine from the power source.
This sums up our review of safety guidelines.
Remember that every shop has its own specific
hazards. Be sure, above all else, to use good
common sense and reasonable caution each
time you start this drill press, or any woodworking
machinery. Proper safety standards rarely take
any more time or energy when followed reli-
giously. Develop a habit of safety.
hazards. Be sure, above all else, to use good
common sense and reasonable caution each
time you start this drill press, or any woodworking
machinery. Proper safety standards rarely take
any more time or energy when followed reli-
giously. Develop a habit of safety.
Now that your drill press is assembled and in
place, you are ready to begin using it. Your new
drill press is a simple piece of equipment to set up
and operate. It is a versatile tool that can be used
to perform many different operations such as:
Drilling, Boring, Sanding, Mortising and Shaping.
place, you are ready to begin using it. Your new
drill press is a simple piece of equipment to set up
and operate. It is a versatile tool that can be used
to perform many different operations such as:
Drilling, Boring, Sanding, Mortising and Shaping.
For your own protection, please read and follow
these safety precautions.
these safety precautions.
•
While operating this machine, do not wear
jewelry, loose clothing, necklaces or neckties.
Long sleeves on shirts should be rolled up or
securely buttoned at the cuff.
jewelry, loose clothing, necklaces or neckties.
Long sleeves on shirts should be rolled up or
securely buttoned at the cuff.
•
Persons with beards and/or long hair should
consider the use of a hat, hair net or similar
protective equipment.
consider the use of a hat, hair net or similar
protective equipment.
•
Always use face/eye protection when operat-
ing the drill press. A full face shield will afford
the best protection followed by safety glasses
with side shields.
ing the drill press. A full face shield will afford
the best protection followed by safety glasses
with side shields.
•
All adjustments or maintenance should be
done with the power off and the drill press
unplugged.
done with the power off and the drill press
unplugged.
•
Never use tools that are in poor condition.
Cutting tools that are dull or damaged are dif-
ficult to control and may cause serious injury.
Cutting tools that are dull or damaged are dif-
ficult to control and may cause serious injury.
•
Thoroughly clean the machine and surround-
ing area after use.
ing area after use.
•
Feed the drill bit evenly into the workpiece.
Back the bit out of deep cuts to cool and clean
the bit.
Back the bit out of deep cuts to cool and clean
the bit.
•
If you have questions about your drill press,
ask a professional or an experienced user.
ask a professional or an experienced user.
•
Never attempt to clean wood or metal cuttings
from drill bits while the drill press is running.
from drill bits while the drill press is running.