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Dowel Drill Manual
GENERAL SAFETY
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Only qualied persons should operate the
machine. Make sure you operate and service your
machine according to the instructions listed in this
manual.
2. When positioning the machine for drilling,
always face the drill. DO NOT operate with your
back to the machine. Facing the machine during
positioning allows the operator to have better
control of the machine.
3. DO NOT force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct machine
will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it is designed.
4. DO NOT use the machine if the switch does
not turn it on or off. Any machine that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be re-paired.
5. Disconnect the machine from the pow-er source
before making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories or storing the machine. Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
machine accidentally.
6. Store machines out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Machines are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
7. Maintain machines with care and keep them
clean. Properly maintained ma-chines are less like-
ly to bind and are easier to control.
8. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the machines operation. If dam-
aged, have the machine serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
9. Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one machine may become
hazardous when used on another.
SERVICE
1. DO NOT run the drill unit while you make
adjustments and repairs unless the procedure is
approved.
2. Escaping uid and air under pressure can
have sufcient force to penetrate skin causing
serious personal injury.
3. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve
all pressure. Before applying pressure to the
system, be sure all connections are tight and
that lines, tubes and hoses are not damaged.
4. DO NOT use your hand to search for leaks.
Instead, use a piece of card-board or wood.
5. Tool service must be performed only by qual-
ied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could
result in injury or death.
6. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts
increase injury risk.