/3 HP 5 SPEED DRILL PRESS ® WITH REDEYE DP250LS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: DP250LS Date: 071120 Edition: 05 Op: DCR
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions Additional safety rules for drill presses Unpacking Required tools Assembly time Components Know your product Assembly Adjusting the table height Adjusting the table angle Installing and removing drill bits Setting the drilling depth Changing the speed of the drill press Turning on and off Turning on the REDEYE® laser line generator Adjusting the laser Opera
If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria.
Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW power and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness. To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual.
7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair covering. 8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also required if the sanding operation creates dust. 9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to disconnect the tool from the power point.
5. Always keep hands out of the path of the drill bit. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the drill bit. 6. Do not install or use any drill bit that exceeds 175mm (7 inches) in length or extends more than 150mm (6 inches) below the chuck jaws. They can suddenly bend outwards or break. 7. Do not use wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or rotary planers on this drill press. 8.
Unpacking 3 1 Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Know your product 1. Laser light on/off switch 2. Laser aperture (x2) 3. On/off switch 4. Pulley cover 5. Pulley cover knob 6. Base 7. Column 8. Table/Support Assembly 9. Table Lock 10. Belt (x1) 11. Belt Tension Knob 12. Keyed Chuck 13. Motor Head 14. Feed Handle 15. Depth Scale 16. Depth Locking Knob 17. Bevel Scale 18. Chuck Key 19.
7. Fit the chuck (12) onto the spindle and secure it by pushing it and giving it a sharp tap. Assembly 1. Place base (6) on floor. 2. Place column assembly (7) on base and align the 3 holes in the column assembly with the holes in the base. 3. Using the 3 bolts secure the column support to the base and tighten with a 13mm wrench. Note. Ensure both surfaces are clean before putting the chuck on the spindle. Adjusting the table height CAUTION.
2. Tilt the table to the desired angle as indicated on the bevel scale. 3. Tighten the screw under the table by rotating it in a clockwise direction. Setting the drilling depth CAUTION. Always ensure that the drill press is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments. 1. Loosen the handle screw half a turn using the depth locking knob (16). 2.
5. To select a slower drill speed, move the belt down to a smaller step on the rear pulley. Then move it down to a larger step on the front pulley. Rotating the pulleys and “rolling” the belt onto the larger pulley will make this easier. Changing the speed of the drill press The speed of the drill press is determined by the size of the pulley steps that the belt is attached to.
8. Rotate the laser beam until it intersects the mark in the workpiece. 9. Repeat the process for the opposite side. Turning on the REDEYE® laser line generator 1. The REDEYE® laser line generator emits two intense narrow beams of pure red light that intersect at the drilling point. 2. The intersection is clearly visible and will not be obscured by dust. It improves operator drilling vision, enables faster set-up, increases accuracy and improves safety. 3.
Wood drilling Maintenance • For maximum performance, use high speed steel bits for wood drilling. • Secure the workpiece to prevent it from turning when drilling. • When drilling through holes, place a block of wood behind the workpiece to prevent ragged or splintered edges on the back side of the hole. WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making and adjustments or maintenance procedures.
Trouble shooting WARNING. Turn the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the tool from the power supply before performing trouble shooting procedures.
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