Operating Instructions — Parts Manual 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill Press Models: A5816, A5818, A3816, A3818 Manufactured after Serial No. 807137 Part No. Revision B6 5507564 WMH Tool Group, Inc. 2420 Vantage Dr.
Table of Contents Cover Page.......................................................................................................................... 1 General Specifications ....................................................................................................... 4 Operating Precautions ....................................................................................................... 5 Set-up and Operation .................................................................................
General Specifications The Wilton 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill Presses, Models A5816, A5818, A5836, and A5838 provide drilling speeds from 400 to 5,000 rpm. Simple handwheel adjustment sets the speeds with an LED speed display on the faceplate of the machine. Wilton's 15-inch vari-speed drill press provides a solid base for drilling and offers a wide range of spindle speeds. The large quill provides greater accuracy.
- Misuse of this machine can cause serious injury. - For safety, machine must be set up, used and serviced properly. - Read, understand and follow instructions in the Operating Instructions and Parts Manual which was shipped with your machine. supply while servicing. - Always follow instructions in Operating Instructions and Parts Manual when changing accessory tools or parts. - Never modify the machine without consulting Wilton Corporation.
General electrical cautions Wire sizes Caution: for circuits which are far away from the electrical service box, the wire size must be increased in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor. To minimize power losses and to prevent motor overheating and burnout, the use of wire sizes for branch circuits or electrical extension cords according to the following table is recommended. The drill press should be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
Introduction Set-up and Operation This manual includes operating and maintenance instructions for the Wilton 15-Inch Vari-Speed Drill Presses, Models A5816, A5818, A5836, and A5838. This manual also includes parts listings and illustrations of replaceable parts. Securing the Base Refer to Figure 1 for key features of the drill press. Cleaning Clean off any protective grease with solvent. After cleaning, lubricate the base, table, and column with a light coating of medium weight machine oil.
Operating Precautions LED Speed Display The following operating and safety precautions must be observed in order to avoid harm to the operator or damage to the drill press. 1. Speed control handwheel Depth stop On/Off switch Figure 2. Operating Controls Depth Stop A drilling depth stop (refer to Figure 3) is provided on the right side of the drill head. The depth stop consists of a threaded rod with depth setting jam nuts. The front side of the threaded rod has a depth scale.
6. Difficulty of set-up. Indication of Extreme Speeds and Feeds A drill that splits up the web is evidence of too much feed or insufficient tip clearance at the center as a result of improper grinding. The rapid wearing away of the extreme outer corners of the cutting edges indicates that the speed is too high. A drill chipping or braking out at the cutting edges indicates that either the feed is too heavy or the drill has been ground with too much tip clearance.
Adjustments Green Table Adjustment Motor The table can be raised or lowered to accommodate the height of the component being drilled (refer to Figure 4). To raise or lower the table, loosen the lock handle. Then use the hand crank to move the table to the desired height. Then retighten the lock handle. Switch Line White Black 1 Phase 115/230 Volts Green Motor Switch Figure 4.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Spindle does not turn. 1. Circuit breaker tripped. 2. Branch circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown. 3. Open wire in switch circuit. 4. Defective switch. 5. Broken drive belt. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Reset branch circuit breaker/replace fuse. 3. Repair open circuit. 4. Repair switch. 5. Replace drive belt. Spindle noisy. 1. Damaged spindle bearings. 2. Worn spline. 1. Replace bearings. 2. Replace spline. Drill stalls. 1. Worn drive belt. 1.
Replacement Parts This section provides exploded view illustrations that show the replacement parts for the Wilton 15-Inch VariSpeed Drill Presses, Models A58 and A38 series. Also provided are parts listings that provide part number, description, and quantity. The item numbers shown on the illustration relate to the item number on the facing page of the parts listing.
Exploded View — Head Models: A5816, A5818, A5836, & A5838 70A 39 17 21 17A 13 99 (Note 1)
Parts List - Head Models A5816, A5818, A5836 and A5838 Item No.
Exploded View — Head Models: A3816, A3818, A3836 & A3838 A 15
Parts List - Head Models: A3816, A3818, A3836 & A3838 Item No.
Exploded View - Base (Floor Models A5816, A5818, A3816 & A3818) 1 2 3 4 14 13 15 12 18 20 16 21 17 19 25 22 9 23 6 7 5 17 10 8 11
Parts List - Base (Floor Models A5816, A5818, A3816 & A3818) Item No.
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