Operator's Manual (RRF RH Stationary Floor Model 2 HP (Maximum Developed) 12 Speeds (150-4200 R.P.M.) 3/4 Inch Chuck 20-INCH DRILL PRESS Model No. 137.229201 CAUTION: Before using this Drill Press, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • • • • • Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No.
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GENERAL SAFETY 13.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommend accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS Safety is a combination of common sense, stay alert and knowing how to use your drill press. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the drill press in until you have read and understood the following. 1. READ and become familiar with the entire instruction manual.
SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR THE DRILL PRESS INSTRUCTIONS 14.SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 15.WHEN using a drill press vise, always fasten to the table. For your own safety, do not try to use your drill press or plug it in until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions, and until you have read and understood this instruction manual: 1.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Use only accessories recommended for this drill press. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is replaced, and assembly is complete.
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BASE - Supports drill press. For additional stability, holes are provided in the base to bolt drill press to the floor. (See "specific Safety Instructions for Drill Presses".) DRILLING SPEED - Changed by placing the belt in any of the steps (grooves) in the pulleys. See the Spindle Speed Chart inside belt guard. BACKUP MATERIAL - A piece of scrap wood placed between the workpiece and table.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TABLE ASSEMBLY TO COLUMN SUPPORT For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly and adjustment steps are completed, and you have read and understood the safety and operating instructions. (FIG. B THROUGH I) 1. Locate the worm gear, table crank arm, crank handle, and table support lock handle from the loose parts bag. 2. Loosen the set screw (1) in the column collar (2). Remove the collar and the rack (3) from the column. TOOLS NEEDED Fig.
6. Place the rack (3) in position inside the table support (6), making sure the worm gear (7) on the inside of the table support is engaged with the teeth of the rack. Fig. G Fig. E p 3 ' 7 3 10 6 7. Slide the table support assembly with the rack (6, 7, 3) together onto the column support (t0). 8. Engage the bottom of the rack (3) with the lip of the column. Tighten the support lock handle (9) to lock the table support assembly to the column. 10.
INSTALLING THE HEAD (FIG. J) Fig. L The Drill Press head is very heavy and MUST be lifted with the help of 2 PEOPLE OR MORE to safely assemble the Drill Press head on the column. 1. Carefully lift the head (1) above the column (2) and slide it onto the column. Make sure the head slides down over the column as far as possible. Align the head with the base. 2. Using the hex wrench, tighten the two head lock set screws (3) on the right side of the head. Fig. J , 4. , , (FIG.
INSTALLING LIGHT BULB (FIG. O) (not included) 1. Install a light bulb (no larger than 60 watt) into the socket inside the head. Fig. O DRILL PRESS ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: All the adjustments for the operation of the drill press have been completed at the factory. Due to normal wear and use, some occasional readjustments may be necessary. To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustments. ALIGNING THE BELT PULLEYS (FIG.
SQUARING THE TABLE TO THE HEAD (FIG. R and S) NOTE: The table and support has a predrilled hole with a locking pin inserted for locking the table to a predetermined 0 ° horizontal position. It must be loosened to change the angle of the table. 1. Insert a 1/4", or larger diameter, precision ground steel rod (1), approximately 3" long, into the chuck (2). Tighten the chuck jaws. 2. Raise table to working height and lock. 3.
To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustment. QUILL RETURN SPRING (FIG. V) The quill return spring may need adjustment if the tension causes the quill to return too rapidly or too slowly. 1. Lower the table for additional clearance. 2. Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch (t) of the spring cap (2). Hold it in place while loosening and removing only the outer jam nut (3). 3.
BASIC YOUR DRILL PRESS OPERATIONS PROTECTION For your own safely, always observe the safety INSTRUCTIONS listed here and on pages 3, 4, and 5 of the the instruction manual. To avoid being pulled into the power tool, do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. Always tie back long hair. 1. If any part of your drill press is missing, malfunctioning, damaged or broken, stop operation immediately until that part is properly repaired or replaced. 2.
DRILL SPEED RPM (FIG, Y) 3. To lock the switch in the "OFF" position, grasp the yellow part of the toggle switch and pull it out. 4. With the switch key removed, the switch will not operate to power the drill press on. 5. If the switch key is removed while the drill press is running, it can be turned "OFF" but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key. 6. To turn the worklight "ON", press the rocker switch (3) to the on position. 7. Never leave the drill press unattended.
USING THE FENCE (FIG. CC) The fence provides a way of accurately and quickly setting up the workpiece for more precision or for repitive drilling operations. 1. Using the centerpunch or sharp nail, make an indentation in the workpiece where you want to drill. 2. Lower the drill bit to align with the indentation on the workpiece. See "HOLDING A DRILLING LOCATION" page 19. 3. Loosen the knobs (t) and slide the fence back stop (2) firmly against the long side of the workpiece.
Fig. EE To prevent the workpiece or backup material from being torn from your hands while drilling, you MUST position it against the LEFT side of the column. If the workpiece or the backup material is not long enough to reach the column, use the fence provided with the drill press to brace the workpiece. Failure to do this could result in personal injury. Fig. GG REMOVING CHUCK AND ARBOR (FIG. FF) 1. With the switch "OFF", adjust the depth stop scale (t) to hold the drill at a depth of three inches.
TILTING THE TABLE (FIG. II) NOTE: The table arm and support (1) has a predrilled hole with a locking pin inserted for locking the table into a predetermined 0° horizontal position. 1. To use the table in a bevel (tilted) position, TIGHTEN the nut (2) on the locking pin clockwise to RELEASE it from the table support. 2. Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (3). To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table & table arm assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt. Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch "OFF" and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustment. • Consult your local Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY 1. Incorrect belt tension. 1. Adjust tension. See Section "ASSEMBLY - TENSIONING BELT" 2. Lubricate spindle. See Section" LUBRICATION". 3. Check tightness of retaining nut on pulley, and tighten if necessary. 4.
20" DRILL PRESS PARTS LIST MODEL NO. :137.229201 When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Drill Press may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Service Center. Always order by I.D. NUMBER. I.D. No. Description Qty Size I.D. No.
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