Table of Contents Technical data………………………………………………………………….. General safety rules…………………………………………………………….. Specific safety rules for drill presses…………………………………………… Electrical information…………………………………………………………... Know your drill press…………………………………………………………… Assembly and adjustments……………………………………………………… Operation………………………………………………………………………... Maintenance…………………………………………………………………….. Exploded view…………………………………………………………………... Parts list…………………………………………………………………………..
General safety rules Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your drill press works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug in the 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.
General safety rules (continued) 13. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to OFF. Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop. 14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. 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.
Specific safety rules for drill presses WARNING: Do not operate your drill press until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. 1. Never turn on the drill press before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps, etc.). 2. Always keep hands and fingers away from the drill bit. 3. Do not drill material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used. 4. Never start the drill press with the drill bit pressed against the workpiece. 5.
Electrical information Grounding instructions IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
Electrical information (continued) WARNING: This drill press is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. 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.
Know your drill press A B C D E F G H I J Power cord Tension lock knob Pulley housing cover On/off switch Light switch Feed return spring and cover Chuck Pulley housing knob Belt/pulley speed chart Spindle pulley K L M N O P Q R S T Motor pulley Motor Feed handle Locking screw Column Rack Crank handle Column support Base Table 8 U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD Light bulb(not provided) Quill Depth scale Depth tension knob Bevel scale Support lock handle Rack collar Laser switch Laser light (2) Chuck key
Assembly and adjustments Unpacking (Fig. 2) Unpack the drill press and all its parts, and 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 machined 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 (continued) Tools needed for assembly • Adjustable wrench • Phillips® screwdriver • Hammer and block of wood Base to column (Fig. 3) 1. Set the base (1) on the floor. 2. Place the column tube (2) on the base (1), align the column support holes with the base holes. 3. Install a bolt (3) in each column support hole and tighten with the wrench. Table to column (Fig. 4–7) 1. Loosen set screw (2) in rack collar (1) and remove the collar. 2. Remove the rack (3) from the column (4). 3.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) 6. Place the collar (1) bevel side down over the rack. Tighten the set screw (2) with the 3 mm Allen wrench to hold the rack in position. Note: Make sure there is enough clearance to allow the table to rotate around the column. The collar must sit loosely over rack and not angled on the column. To avoid column or collar damage, only tighten the set screw enough to keep collar in place (Fig. 6). 7.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Feed handles (Fig. 9) 1. Thread the three feed handle rods (1) into the holes on the feed hub (2). 2. Hand tighten. Note: One or two of the feed handles may be removed if an unusually-shaped workpiece interferes with handle rotation. Laser batteries (Fig. 10) 1. Turn off the laser. 2. Press the tab (1) located below the laser switch (2) and lift up the laser switch cover (3). 3. Insert 2 "AA" batteries in the laser battery compartment (4). 4.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Mount the drill press (Fig. 12) Your drill press must be securely fastened through the mounting holes (1) to a stand or work bench with heavy-duty fasteners. 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 it securely to the floor. Install the chuck (Fig. 13) 1. Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck (1) and the spindle (2).
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Remove the chuck (Fig. 14) 1. Turn the feed handles (1) to lower the chuck (2) to the lowest position. 2. Place a ball joint separator (not shown) above the chuck (3) and tap it lightly with a hammer (4) to cause the chuck to drop from the spindle. Note: To avoid possible damage, be prepared to catch the chuck as it falls. Install the belt (Fig. 15) 1. Open the pulley and belt cover (1). 2. Loosen the belt tension lock knobs (2) on both sides of the drill press. 3.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Adjustments Align the belt pulleys (Fig. 16) 1. Check the alignment of the pulleys with a straight edge (1) (such as a ruler, level, or framing square) by laying the straight edge across the top of the pulleys (2). 2. If the pulleys are not aligned, release belt tension by loosening the belt tension lock knobs (3) on both sides of the head. 3. Loosen the motor mount nuts (4) with an adjustable wrench, and lower or raise the motor until the pulleys are aligned. 4.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source before making any speed adjustments. Adjust speeds and tension the belt (Fig. 18) 1. Open the drill press pulley cover (1). 2. Loosen the belt tension knobs (2) on both sides of the drill press head. 3. Pull the motor (3) toward the drill press head. 4. Set the belt on the desired steps of the motor (4) and spindle (5) pulleys according to the belt positions on the spindle speed chart (Fig. 17). 5.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Tilt the table (Fig. 20) The table can be tilted from 0 to 45°to the left and right. 1. Loosen the bevel lock bolt (1) with a wrench. 2. Tilt the table (2) to the desired angle, using the bevel scale (3) as a basic guide. 3. Re-tighten the bevel lock bolt (1). 4. To return the table to its original position, loosen the bevel lock bolt. Realign the bevel scale (2) to the 0°setting. 5. Tighten the bevel lock bolt (1) with the wrench. Square the table to the head (Fig.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Drilling depth (Fig. 22) 1. To stop the drill at a specific depth for consistent and repetitive drilling, loosen the depth scale lock (1) located on the depth scale hub (2). 2. Turn the hub until the pointer (3) is aligned to the desired depth on the scale. 3. Tighten the depth scale lock (1). The chuck will stop after traveling downward to the distance selected. Note: All the necessary adjustments for the working of your drill press have been done at the factory.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) Angular play of the spindle (Fig. 24) Move the spindle to the lowest downward position and hold in place. With your other hand, try to make it revolve around its axis with a side motion. If there is too much play proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the lock nut (1). 2. Turn the screw (2) clockwise to eliminate the play but without obstructing the upward and downward motion of the spindle (a little bit of play is normal). 3. Tighten the lock nut (1). Install drill bits (Fig.
Assembly and adjustments (continued) 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. Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the workpiece. Do not project the laser beam into the eyes of others.
Operation Switches (Fig. 28) 1. To turn the drill press ON, insert the safety key (1) into the switch housing (2). As a safety feature, the switch cannot be turned ON without the key. 2. Flip the switch upward to the ON position. 3. To turn the drill press OFF, move the switch to the down position. 4. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the safety key from the switch. Store the key in a safe place. 5. Press the light switch (3) to the ON position to turn on the light.
Operation (continued) WARNING: To avoid injury, make sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck before starting any drilling operation. Drilling a hole Use a center punch or sharp nail to dent the workpiece where you want the hole. With the switch OFF, bring the drill bit down to the workpiece, lining it up with the location of the hole. Turn the switch ON and pull down on the feed handles with only enough effort to allow the drill to cut. Feeding too slowly might cause the drill bit to turn.
Operation (continued) Depth scale method (Fig. 31) 1. With the switch (1) OFF, turn the feed handle (2) until the drill bit tip (3) slightly touches the top of the workpiece (4). 2. Hold the feed handles in that position. 3. Loosen the depth lock knob (5). 4. Spin the depth scale hub (6) until the desired drilling depth is at the scale pointer. 5. Lock the depth lock knob. The chuck and drill bit will now drill into the workpiece only to the distance selected on the depth scale.
Operation (continued) Drilling metal Use metal-piercing twist drill bits. It is always necessary to lubricate the tip of the drill with oil to prevent overheating the drill bit. All metal workpieces should be clamped down securely. Any tilting, twisting, or shifting causes a rough drill hole, and increases the potential of drill bit breakage. Never hold a metal workpiece with your bare hands. The cutting edge of the drill bit may seize the workpiece and throw it, causing serious injury.
Maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source before maintaining or lubricating the drill press. Blow out or vacuum sawdust or metal chips that accumulate in and on the motor, pulley housing, table, and work surface. Apply a light coat of paste wax to the column and table to help keep these surfaces clean and rustfree. The ball bearings in the spindle and the V-belt pulley assembly are greased and permanently sealed.
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