Owner's Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR DRILL PRESS

WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and

remove the plug from the power source outlet before main-

taining or lubricating your drill press.

Frequently blow out any dust that accumulates inside the

motor with an air compressor or dust vacuum. A coat of

paste wax applied to the table and column will help to keep

the surface clean & help avoid rust.

To avoid shock or re hazard, if the power cord is

worn or cut on any way, have it replaced immediately.

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

All of the drill press ball bearings are packed with grease

at the factory. They require no further lubrication. Lower

spindle to maximum depth and oil moderately once every

three months.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Noisy Operation 1. Incorrect Belt Tension 1. Adjust Tension

2. Dry spindle 2. Lubricate spindle

3. Loose spindle 3. Tighten pulley nut

4. Loose motor pulley 4. Tighten set screw in pulley

Bit Burns or Smokes 1. Incorrect speed 1. Change speed

2. Chips not coming out of hole 2. Retract bit to clear chips

3. Dull bit 3. Sharpen or replace bit

Excessive drill bit run out or wobble 1. Bent bit 1. Replace bit

2. Bit not properly installed in 2. Install bit properly

chuck

3. Chuck not properly installed 3. Install chuck properly

4. Worn spindle bearings 4. Replace bearings

Drill bit binds in workpiece 1. Workpiece pinching bit or 1. Support or clamp work

excessive feed pressure piece, decrease feed

pressure

2. Improper belt tension 2. Adjust tension

Workpiece torn loose from hand 1. No supported or clamped 1. Support or clamp work

properly piece properly