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Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING
• Wear eye protection.
• Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose clothing.
• Clamp workpiece or brace against column to prevent rotation.
• Use recommended speed for drill accessory and workpiece material.
• The included chuck key is specially designed to be self-ejecting, reducing the risk of ejecting at
high speed. Only use the included chuck key or an identical replacement key.
• DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards
must move freely and close instantly.
• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk
of injury to persons.
• When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
• Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-
approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the work
area.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Northern Tool Equipment
• Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
• The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
• Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing
the risk of vibration-related injury.
• Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.