8-INCH FIVE-SPEED DRILL PRESS Model # 4208 bit.ly/wenvideo IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Drill Press Electrical Information Know Your Drill Press Assembly and Adjustments Maintenance Operation Exploded View and Parts List Troubleshooting Warranty 2 3 4 5 7 8 13 14 16 18 19 TECHNICAL DATA Model: Motor: Chuck Capacity: Spindle Stroke: Spindle Taper: Speeds: Swing: Table Size: Base Size: Total Height: Weight: 2 4208 120V, 60 Hz, 2.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool 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. Do not use power tools in wet/damp areas or expose them to rain.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR DRILL PRESS 10. Always stop the drill before removing scrap pieces from the table. 11. Use clamps or a vise to secure a workpiece to the table. This will prevent the workpiece from rotating with the drill bit. 12. Do not wear gloves when operating a drill press. 13. Set the drill press to the speed that is appropriate for the material being drilled. 14.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. When in doubt, use a heavier cord. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS G F E H D I K J C L B A M O A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Base Table Column Chuck ON/OFF Switch Chuck Key Housing Cover Motor Belt Tension Knob Feed Handle Spindle Return Spring Table Lock Speed Chart Front Spindle Belt Back Spindle N P 7
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING Unpack the drill press and all of its parts. Compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging until the drill press is completely assembled. To protect the drill press from moisture, a protective coating has been applied to the machine’s surfaces. Remove this coating with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or WD-40®. Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner to clean. Apply a coat of good paste wax to the table and column.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO BASE 1. Place the column tube on the base, aligning the column support holes to the base holes. 2. Install a hex head bolt in each column support hole and tighten bolts using the adjustable wrench (Fig A). ATTACHING TABLE TO COLUMN Fig. A 1. Slide the table assembly down directly onto the column (Fig. B) with the top of the table facing upwards. 2. Position the table directly over the base, and tighten the table locking handle to secure table assembly.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS MOUNT THE DRILL PRESS (FIG. D) The drill press must be securely fastened through the mounting holes to a stand or workbench with heavy-duty fasteners (Fig. D). This will prevent the drill press from tipping over, sliding, or walking during operation. IMPORTANT: If the stand or workbench has a tendency to move during operation, fasten the workbench securely to the floor. Fig. D INSTALL THE CHUCK (FIG.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS RAISE OR LOWER THE TABLE 1. Loosen the table locking handle and slide the table is at the desired height. 2. Tighten the table locking handle before drilling. ROTATE THE TABLE 1. Loosen the support lock handle and turn the table around the column to the desired position. 2. Tighten the support lock before drilling. TILT THE TABLE 1. Loosen the hex lock bolt with a suitable socket wrench (located under the table, 1 in Fig. G). 2.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SPEED ADJUSTMENT For a video of how to adjust the drill press speed, visit http:// bit.ly/1LGcLIb 1. To change to another one of the five available speeds, open the belt housing and loosen the belt tension locking knob found cirled in Fig. I. 2. Pull the motor towards the front of the drill press in order to move the two spindles closer to one another. This release in tension should allow you to change the location of the belt on the belt spindles (Fig. I). Fig. I 3.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SPINDLE RETURN SPRING (Fig. J) The spindle is equipped with an auto-return mechanism. The main components are a spring and a notched housing. The spring was properly adjusted at the factory and should not be readjusted unless absolutely necessary. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR WORK GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY DURING SPINDLE RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENTS. 1. Unplug the drill press. 2. Loosen the two housing nuts (2) approximately 1/4” (6 mm). Do not remove the nuts from the threaded shaft.
OPERATION DRILL PRESS ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. U) 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 upward to the ON position. 3. To turn the drill press OFF, flip the switch downward. Fig. U 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 DRILLING SPEEDS There are a few important factors to keep in mind when determining the best drilling speed: • Material type • Hole size • Drill bit or cutter type • Quality desired Smaller drill bits require greater speed than larger drill bits. Softer materials require greater speed than harder materials. DRILLING WOOD • Brad point bits are preferred. Metal piercing twist bits may be used on wood. • Do not use auger bits.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 16 Stock # 4208C-001 4208C-002 4208C-003 4208C-004 4208C-005 4208C-006 4208C-007 4208C-008 4208C-009 4208C-010 4208C-011 4208C-012 4208C-013 4208C-014 4208C-015 4208C-016 4208C-017 4208C-018 4208C-019 4208C-020 4208C-021 4208C-022 4208C-023 4208C-024 4208C-025 4208C-026 4208C-027 4208C-028 4208C-029 4208C-030 4208C-031 4208C-032 4208C-033 4208C-034 4208C-035 4208C-036
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Noisy operation SOLUTIONS 1) Adjust the belt tension (See REPLACE THE BELT section) 2) Lubricate the spindle 3) Tighten the retaining nut on the pulley insert 4) Tighten the set screw on the side of the motor pulley The drill bit burns or 1) Drilling at the incorrect speed 1) Change the speed smokes 2) The wood chips are not coming out 2) Retract the drill bit frequently to clear the of the hole chips 3) Dull drill bit 3) Resharpen or replace the drill bit 4) Feeding the workpiece t
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