INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1/2 HP 12 Speed Drill Press with Laser Line Generator* * Patent Pending • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris LDP13F 040614 ED6 JJ
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 Accessories Know your product Assembly Adjustments Adjusting the table height Adjusting the table angle Extension tables Installing and removing drill bits Setting the drilling depth Changing the speed Turning on and off Turning on the REDEYE® laser line generator Adjusting the
Symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. 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 Conforms to EMC regulations.
Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE® system is Class 1 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. Warning. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
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.
Additional safety rules for drill presses Warning. 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 the following: 1. Your drill press must be bolted securely to a workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for your drill press to move during certain operations, bolt the workbench to the floor. 2.
Caution! Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Warning! For your own safety read instruction manual before operating drill press. Wear eye protection, do not wear gloves, necktie or loose clothing, clamp workpiece or brace against column to prevent rotation, use recommended speed for drill accessory and workpiece material. Required tools Unpacking The LDP13F drill press will take approximately 20 minutes to assemble.
Accessories The LDP13F is supplied with the following components: 1. Base 2. Column 3. Rack 4. Rack Collar 5. Table 6. Belts (x2) 7. Handle 8. Keyless Chuck 9. Extension Table Locking Knobs (x4) 10. Motor Head 11. Handle 12. Depth Scale 13. Table Lock 14. Worm 15. Hex Keys (x3) 16. Bolts for attaching column to base (x4) 17.
1 18 4 Know your product 1. Laser light on/off switch 2. Laser aperture (x2) 3. On/off switch 4. Pulley cover 5. Base 6. Column 7. Rack 8. Rack Collar 9. Table/Support Assembly 10. Belts (x2) 11. Belt Tension Lever 12. Table Handle 13. Keyless Chuck 14. Extension Table Locking Knobs (x4) 15. Motor Head 16. Feed Handle 17. Depth Gauge 18. Depth Scale/Lock 19. Table Lock 20. Bevel Scale 21.
Assembly 1. Place base on floor. 2. Place column assembly on base and align the 4 holes in the column assembly with the holes in the base. 3. Using the 4 10mm diameter x 46mm long bolts secure the column support to the base and tighten with a 16mm wrench. 4. Loosen the screw on the rack collar using the 4mm hex key. 5. Remove the rack collar by lifting it up and over the column. 6. Remove the rack from the column. 7. Ensure that the 4 knobs securing the extension tables are tight. 8.
16. Fit the table lock into the table support assembly and tighten to secure the table. 17. Fit the depth scale/lock onto the handle. 18. Fit the handle and depth scale onto the motor head ensuring that the flats on the handle locate the flats on the shaft. 19. Secure the handle onto the motor head by placing the handle bolt through the middle of the handle and secure it with the 6mm hex key. 20. Fit the chuck onto the spindle and secure it by pushing it and giving it a sharp tap. Note.
Installing and removing drill bits 1. Loosen the screw under the table by rotating it in an anti-clockwise direction. 2. Tilt the table to the desired angle as indicated on the bevel scale. 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 chuck sufficiently so that the jaws are open wide enough to allow a bit to be inserted. The chuck is loosened by rotating the collar in a clockwise direction. 3.
1 2 1. Remove the plug from the mains socket. 2. Take off the pulley cover. 1/2 HP n 3. Loosen the motor and reduce the belt tension by pulling the belt tension lever towards the motor and pushing motor forwards. 4. To select a faster drill speed, move the belt up to a higher 5. Lift the handle up and then step on the front and central proceed with the drilling pulleys and lower step on operation. the central and rear pulleys. 6.
Turning on and off Adjusting the laser 1. To start the drill press insert the switch disabling insert and move the switch up to the ‘ON’ position. 2. Move the switch down to the ‘OFF’ position to turn the drill press off. 3. Remove the switch disabling insert to prevent unauthorised use and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. 1. Clamp a scrap piece of material to the table. 2. Insert a drill bit into the chuck jaws. 3. Turn on the drill press. 4.
speed as required for the application. 2. Insert the drill bit required for the application. 3. Mark the drilling points on the work piece. 4. Switch on the laser line and line up with the drilling point with the intersection point of the two beams. 5. Where possible secure the workpiece in position with vice or clamps. 6. Turn on the drill press using the on/off switch. 7. Rotate the feed wheel to bring the drill bit down to the workpiece. 8.
Troubleshooting Warning. Turn the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the tool from the power supply before performing trouble shooting procedures.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
