2" Drill Press (Variable Speed) 240-0065 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ......................................................................... Page 2 Safety Instructions .................................................................... Page 3 Overview ................................................................................... Page 7 Specifications ............................................................................ Page 8 Assembly and Adjustments........................................................ Page 8 Operation......
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for propper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFTY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your bench drill press works. WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT PLUG IN THE BENCH DRILL PRESS UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LASER SAFETY The laser light beam used in this system is Class III. 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! A HAZARD MAY EXIST IF YOU DELIBERATELY STARE INTO THE BEAM, PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY RULES AS FOLLOWS: • THE LASER SHALL BE USED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIG.A 5. USE ONLY THREE-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS that have 3-prong plugs and 3-prong outlets that accept the tool's plug as shown in Fig. A. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the power supply outlet in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a licensed electrician check the power supply outlet. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.
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SPECIFICATIONS BENCH DRILL PRESS WITH LASER LINE MODEL NO.: MOTOR: POWER: SPEED: SWING: SPINDLE TAPER: CHUCK CAPACITY: QUILL DIAMETER: STROKE: CAPACITY: RDM1603BNV 120V 60 Hz 550W, 4.6Amp 530-3100RPM 12" (305mm) JT3 1/8–5/8" (3–16 mm) 2 3/5" (65 mm) 3 1/8" (80 mm) 6" (152 mm) (chuck to column) 19 1/2" (495 mm) (chuck to base) 0 to 45° left and right Class III, transformer powered 77.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS A Head/motor assembly B Column assembly and table bracket C Table D Base E Chuck F Chuck key G Table lock handle ASSEMBLY The column assembly (column, column support, rack, rack collar, and table support bracket) must be attached to the base. The table and table support handles must be attached to the table support bracket. The motor housing must be attached to the column.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Drill press head to column (Fig. 5) CAUTION: The drill press head is heavy. To avoid injury, two people should lift it into position. 1. Carefully lift the drill press head assembly (1) and position it over the column (2). 2. Place the mounting opening (3) on the drill press head over the top of the column. Ensure the drill press head is seated properly on the column. 3. Align the direction of the drill press head with the direction of the base and the table. 4.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: DISCONNECT THE BENCH DRILL PRESS FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING, OR REMOVING THE CHUCK. FIG.10 FIG.11 4 4 3 2 4 3 5 6 To install the chuck (Fig. 10) 1. Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck (1) and the spindle (2). Remove all grease, coatings, and particles from the chuck and spindle surfaces with a clean cloth. 2. Open the chuck jaws (3) by manually turning the chuck barrel clockwise.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS in the rack collar. 2. Tighten the support lock before drilling. FIG.13 3. Insert a drill bit (4) into the chuck far enough to obtain maximum gripping of the chuck jaws. 4. Centre the drill bit in the chuck jaws before final tightening of the chuck. 5. Tighten the chuck jaws using the chuck key to ensure that the drill bit will not slip while drilling. 6. Remove the chuck key. WARNING: To avoid damaging the chuck, make sure the jaws are completely recessed into the chuck.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG.16 1 3 a. Using a 3 mm hex key, turn the laser adjustment set screws (3) counter-clockwise. b. Rotate the laser light housing (4) until the two laser lines intersect where the drill meets the workpiece. DO NOT stare directly at the laser lines. 5. Re-tighten the adjustment set screws (3). FIG.18 4 4 1 2 5 FIG.17 2 3 Laser line (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS handle is moved. Note: See page 17 for information on the variable speed function of this bench drill press. 1. Remove the screw that secures the housing cover (1). Open the housing cover. 2. Remove the belt (2) from the housing cover if it is broken. If it is not broken, but is too stretched to operate correctly, work the belt off the drive (motor) spindle (3). Then remove the belt from the front spindle (4). 3.
OPERATION FIG.21 2 3 1 4 5 3 GENERAL DRILLING GUIDELINES Bench Drill Press ON/OFF switch (Fig. 21) 1. To turn the drill press ON, insert the yellow safety key (1) into the switch housing (2). As a safety feature, the switch cannot be turned ON without the safety key. 2. Flip the switch (3) upwards to the ON position. 3. To turn the drill press OFF, press the switch downwards. 4. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the safety key (1) from the switch. Store the safety key in a safe place.
OPERATION FIG.23 Depth scale method (Fig. 24) 1. Make sure the 0 (" or mm) mark on the depth gauge rests at the top edge of the metal support (3) when the quill is fully retracted. 2. Put the workpiece on the table, and raise the table until the tip of the drill bit just touches the top of the workpiece. Lock the table in place. 3. Determine the drill depth for this workpiece. 4. Rotate the lower depth knob (2) until it is aligned with the desired depth mark (4) (for example, 1") on the gauge scale. 5.
OPERATION than harder materials. See right speadsheet for recommended speeds for the workpiece material. FIG.26 2 increase or decrease the speed when operating, raise or lower the speed handle (1). Use the following table to determine the recommended speed for the drill size you are using and the type of material you are to drill. While drilling, check the speed on the digital speed readout (2) located at the front of the drill press.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Incorrect belt tension. Noisy operation. 2. Dry spindle. 3. Loose spindle pulley. 4. Loose motor pulley. The drill bit burns or smokes. Excessive drill run-out or wobble, drilled hole is not round. Drill bit binds in the workpiece. REMEDY • Adjust the belt tension. See "To replace the belt" in ADJUSTMENTS. • Lubricate the spindle. See MAINTENANCE section. • Tighten the retaining nut on the pulley insert.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The workpiece splinters on the underside. 1. No backup material under the workpiece. • Always use a backup material. See "Position the table and workpiece" in OPERATION. The workpiece is slipping from your hand. 1. Not supported or clamped properly. • Support workpiece using extension wing or clamps. See "Position the table and workpiece" in OPERATION. 1. Defective or broken switch. 2. Defective or damaged power cord. 3.
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