Porter-Cable 17-925, 17-990X Variable Speed Control, Speed Range Control, Drilling Holes to Depth

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VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

DO NOT turn variable speed pilot wheel handles (A) Fig. 28, unless motor is running to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the drive belts and pulleys. The pilot wheel handles (A) are turned clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed. When changing speeds, the pointer (B) will indicate the speed of the drill press.

SPEED RANGE CONTROL

The speed range control lever (A) Fig. 29, MUST NOT be moved except when the motor is running. When the handle (A) is in the up “HIGH” position, the speed range is 500 to 3200 RPM; and when the handle (A) is in the “LOW” position, the speed range is 150 and 1100 RPM.

DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH

When a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly the same depth, the stop nut (A) Fig. 30, on the threaded stop rod (B) is used as follows:

1.Lower the chuck (C) Fig. 30, and drill bit to the depth you wish the drill bit to be by rotating the pinion shaft handles (D). Then lock the quill in position by tightening quill locking lever (E). NOTE: Quill locking lever (E) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by pulling out on the handle and repositioning the hub of the handle on the nut located underneath the hub.

2.Depress spring-loaded button (F) Fig. 30, and rapidly move stop nut (A) until bottom of nut (A) contacts stop

(G). While holding the pinion shaft handle (D) Fig. 30, loosen the quill locking lever (E), allow the chuck (C) and the quill, to return to the up position by gradually allowing the pinon shaft handles to rotate to the up position.

3.Drill a test hole to check the adjustment and readjust if necessary by rotating stop nut (A) Fig. 30, for fine ad- justment. It is not necessary to depress button (F) while rotating stop nut (A) for fine adjustment.

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Contents 16½ Variable Speed Drill Press Safety Guidelines Definitions Additional Safety Rules for Drill Presses Refer to them often Use them to instruct othersPower Connections Unpacking and Cleaning Extension CordsDrill Press Parts 11A 11B12Assembly With 3mm Wrench Supplied Page For Model 17-925 only For Model 17-990X onlyPage Mounting Drill Press to a Plywood Base Fastening Drill Press Base to a Supporting SurfacePermanent Mounting Table Adjustments Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Starting and Stopping Drill PressDrilling Holes to Depth Variable Speed ControlSpeed Range Control Quill Adjustments Adjusting Spindle Return SpringCorrect Drilling Speeds Installing and Removing Drill BitsOperations Boring in Wood Drilling MetalMaintenance LubricationAccessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers