User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine. 13” VS DRILL PRESS Model Number 20130VS STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER. 10.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Accessories and Attachments ......................................................
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints. Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products. Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury. 1. For your own safety, read the instruction manual before operating the machine. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. 2. Wear eye and hearing protection and always use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses. Use certified safety equipment. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This tool MUST be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Carefully unpack the drill press and all its parts. Compare against the illustration drawing below. WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start, DO NOT plug the power cord into a power source receptacle during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are assembling or adjusting the drill press.
ASSEMBLY 1. Install column to base. 2. Install table assembly. 3. Install table adjustment handle. 4. Install head assembly. 5. Install feed handles. 6. Install the handwheel, tighten the set screw. Carefully lift the head above the column and slide it onto the column. Make sure the head slides down the column as far as possible. Align the head with the base. Using the hex wrench, tighten the head lock set screws. Fig.1 Fig.2 7. Install the chuck.
ADJUSTMENT A B TABLE ADJUSTMENT A. Tilting adjustment: Loosen the lock bolt, then swing the table to appropriate position and re-tighten the lock bolt. B. Swing 360°: Loosen the table bracket’s locking handle, then swing the table to the appropriate position and re-tighten the locking handle. DIGITAL DEPTH DISPLAY 1 FEED DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Turn the depth scale ring to the needed depth, then lock the scale ring in place with the depth knob (1).
OPERATIONS INSTALLING A DRILL BIT 1. With the switch “OFF”, open the chuck jaws (1) using the chuck key (2). Turn the chuck key counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws (1). 2. Insert the drill bit (3) into the chuck far enough to obtain maximum gripping by the jaws, but not far enough to touch the spiral grooves (flutes) of the drill bit when the jaws are tightened. 3. Make sure that the drill is centered in the chuck. 4. Turn the chuck key clockwise to tighten the jaws.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING SPEEDS (RPMS) ACCESSORY Material SOFTWOOD HARDWOOD ACRYLIC BRASS ALUMINUM STEEL TWIST DRILL BITS 1/16-3/16 (1.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 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. 1. Incorrect speed. 1. Change speed. 2. Chips not coming out of hole. 2. Retract bit frequently to clear chips. 3. Dull bit. 3. Sharpen or replace bit. 1. Bent bit. 1. Replace bit. 2. Bit not properly installed in chuck. 2.
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