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The spindle on right angle positive feed drills retracts at a much faster
rate than it feeds. Care should be taken to avoid entrapment. Nose
pieces usually used with these drills are generally slotted for visibility
and access to chuck, cutter, and retract stop adjustments. A spindle
guard should be used when operating tool. Spindle guards in one inch
increments are available to accommodate any length spindle. Slotted
spindle guards are available for tools with fluid swivels.
Drilling or other use of this tool may produce hazardous fumes and/or
dust. To avoid adverse health effects utilize adequate ventilation and/
or a respirator. Read the material safety data sheet for any cutting fluids
or materials involved in the drilling process.
• Most dusts are combustible. See material safety data sheets for
combustibility of a specific dust.
• Non ferrous metal dusts are particularly haxardous.
Examples: Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, Zirconium
(Never collect Magnesium in a dry dust collector)
• Never collect spark generating material in the same dust collector
with combustible material.
Examples: Collecting both Steel and Aluminum dust or Steel and
Titanium dust.
• Never use flamable finishing lubricants.
Safety Recommendations
Some individuals are susceptible to disorders of the hands and arms
when exposed to tasks which involve repetitive work motions. Those
individuals predisposed to vasculatory or circulatory problems may be
particularly susceptible. Cumulative trauma disorders such as carpal
tunnel syndrome and tendinitis may be caused or aggravated by
repetitious, forceful exertions of the hands and arms. These disorders
develop gradually over periods of weeks, months, and years.
• Tasks should be performed in such a manner that the wrists
are maintained in a neutral position, which is not flexed, hyper-
extended, or turned side to side.
• Stressful postures should be avoided and can be controlled
through tool selection and work location.
Any tool operator should be aware of the following warning signs and
symptoms so that a problem can be addressed before it becomes a
debilitating injury. Any user suffering prolonged symptoms of tingling,
numbness, blanching of fingers, clumsiness or weakened grip, noctur-
nal pain in the hand, or any other disorder of the shoulders, arms,
wrists, or fingers is advised to consult a physician. If it is determined
that the symptoms are job related or aggravated by movements and
postures dictated by the job design, it may be necessary for the
employer to take steps to prevent further occurrences. These steps
might include, but are not limited to, repositioning the workpiece or
redesigning the workstation, reassigning workers to other jobs, rotating
jobs, changing work pace, and/or changing the type of tool used to
minimize stress on the operator. Some tasks may require more than
one type of tool to obtain the optimum operator/tool/task relationship.
The following recommendations will help reduce or moderate the
effects of repetitive work motions. The operator of any drill should:
• Use a minimum hand grip force consistent with proper control and
safe operation
• Keep body and hands warm and dry
• Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation
— Smoking Tobacco
— Cold Temperatures
— Certain Drugs
• Avoid awkward postures
• Keep wrists as straight as possible
• Interrupt work activities, or rotate jobs to provide periods free from
repetitive work motions.
CAUTION!
WARNING
!
Extension
Neutral
Flexion Radial Deviation
Neutral Ulnar Deviation
Avoid Avoid
Avoid
OK Avoid OK
WARNING
!
Wear respirator where
necessary.
Keep hands and fingers away from
slot in spindle guard and nose piece
when handling or operating tool.
WARNING
!
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