Manual

Owner's Manual
ASSEMBLY
SETTINGSANDADJUSTMENTS
Table
Thetable maybe raised,loweredor swivelledaboutthe column, by looseningthetable support locking
handle(Fig.8). Adjust accordingly using the table crank, and re-tighten the locking handle. If the table
assembly movesstiffly when being swivelledabout the column, loosen the uppercollar allen screw
(at the rack) to allowthe collarto move veryslightly, thereby providing a little more clearancebetween
rackand collar. Tightenthe allen screwwhen satisfied.Thetable may alsobeturned on its axis by
looseningthe pinch bolt at its' mountingshaft.
SpindleDepth
Locatedaroundthe spindle feedshaft isa Depth Stop Collar,printedwith a graduatedscale.The collar
is capableof turning about the shaft and maybe lockedin placeby the lockingscrew. Thescale is
printed in both inchesand metric.To set a drilling depth: 1. With the power OFF,lowerthe drill bit so
that it contactsthe work, and hold in that position. 2. Loosenthe lockingscrew andturn the collar so
that the measurementfor the depth of hole required is in line with the pointer (C). Lockthe collar in
this position usingthe locking screw. Thedrill is now set to drill holesto your predetermineddepth,
from that particular start point.
ChangingDrill Speed
Beforechanging the speed,make sure the machine isswitched OFF,and unplugged. Undothe Belt
Tension Locking Screwson either side of the headand turn leverclockwise to relieveany tension on
the belts. Referto the chart insidethe belt cover install the beltsin the positions corresponding to the
spindle speed required. Levelthe motor, on its bracket,away from the head,by turning levercounter
clockwiseso that tension is applied to the belts.
NOTE:The idlerpulleywill 'float' sothat tension is equallyappliedto both belts.Tensionis correct when
the beltsdeflectby approx.1/2"attheir centerwhenusing reasonablethumb pressure.Lockthe motor in
this position usingthe two locking screws. If the belt should slip while drilling, adjust the belttension.
OPERATION
J,_ CAUTION I
Wear safety eyewear and dust filters or respirators while using this tool.
Insertthe drill bit intothe jaws of the chuck by approximately 1".Be certainthat the jaws do not touch
theflutes ofthe drill. Beforetighteningthe chuck,makesure that the drill bit is centeredwithin the jaws.
Makesure the table heightand position is set so that drill travel is sufficient for the job in hand.
Makesure the work issecurely clamped, or held in a drill vise boltedto the table. Neverhold it with
barehands.Severepersonalinjury may.becausedif the workpieceisforced out ofthe operator's hand,
and damageto the machineincurred if the work strikes the column. If the pieceis of irregular shape
and cannotbe laidflat on thetable, it should besecurely blocked and clamped.Any tilting, twisting or
shifting, results not only ina rough hole, but also increasesdrill bit breakage.
Forsmall workpiecesthat cannot beclampedto the table, usea Drill PressVise.Thevise must be
clampedor boltedto thetable. Whendrilling completelythrough wood,always positiona pieceof scrap
wood betweenthe workpieceandthe table to preventsplintering on the undersideof the workpieceas
the drill breaksthrough. The scrap pieceof wood must makecontact with the leftside of the column.
In addition,set thedepth ofdrill travelso that the drill cannotpossiblycome into contactwith the table,
or, alignthe table so that the center hole is directly in line with the drill bit. Whencompletely satisfied
that the setup is sound, lowerthe ChuckGuard into place,and switch the machineON.
Owner's Manual
Insert KEYinto switch. Keyis madeof yellow plastic. A light isalso provided which is built into the
head.Thelight switch is locatedabovethe ON/OFFswitch.
REMOVINGTHECHUCK
To removethe chuck,pull the spindledownfully, usingthefeed handles.Theslot inthe sideof the Quill
will becomevisible. Notethe position of the chuck,perhapsby placinga chalk mark, in linewith the
chuck, onthe column,then raisethe table so that it is only an inch or so belowthe position marked.
Placeathick cloth,or similar material,onthetableto catchthe chuck,to preventdamagewhenit drops.
Pull down the spindle once more, until the slot in the Quilltube is visible. Insertthe drift wedge into
the slot and give it a sharp tap, preferablywith a copper hammer.This will breakthe sealbetweenthe
quill tube and the arbor, allowingthe chuckto fall free,on to the cloth onthe table.To disconnectthe
chuckfrom the arbor, giveit a sharp rap with a soft head mallet to breakthe taper seal.
NOTE:Morsetaper drills (MTS), mayalso beusedwith this machine,and are inserted intothe Quillto
replacethe arbor. Removalis the sameas that for removingthe chuck.
[AWASNIN6 I
Disconnectthe powersupplybeforecleaning.Wearsafelyeyewearbeforecleaning.Usedcompressed
dry air to blow off dust and debris. Usea soft bristle brush if compressed air is not available.
Applying excessive force I CAUTION I
to the tool can overload the motor, decreasethe life and increase the
wear onthe too.
Some chemicals candamagethe I CAUTION I
product. De oatuse harshchemicals suchas gasoline, carbon
tetrach or de, pa at th ooer, etc.
I CAUTIONI
A qualified repair technicianmost periormany toolservice orrepair.Serviceor maintenanceperformed
by unquafifiedpersonnencoundresuntin injury'.Useonnyidenticalreplacementparts.Useof unauthorized
parts or fa ure to fo ow ma ntenance nstruct ons maycreatea r sk of e ectr c shock or n ury.
I_WARNiNG I
Do not make contactwith a groooded so#ace while osing drill press.
Contact with surfaceslike pipes, radiators or major appliancesincreaseyour risk of electric shock.
TheDrill Press must be properly maintainedfor maximum performance.Always inspect before use.
Anydamageshould be repaired,and faults rectified. Pleaserefer to the troubleshooting chart. If you
are unableto correct any problems, pleasecontact customer service.
Monthly(When in constant use)
1. Checktightness of mounting bolts, and headand column securing set screws.
2. Checkbeltfor wear and replaceif frayed or damagedin anyway.
3. Blow out any dustthat may haveaccumulated inthe motor fan.
4. Apply athin coatof wax pasteor light oil to the tableand columnfor lubricationandto help prevent
corrosion.
Lubrication
All bearingsare packedwith greaseat the factory and requirenofurther lubrication.After use, remove
allswarffrom the machineandthoroughly,cleanallsurfaces.Componentsshould bedry,with machined
surfaces lightly oiled. Always removedoll bits, and store in a safe place.