RIDGID SP6490 manual Safety Instructions For Drill Press, Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Section	Page
Table of Contents		2
Safety Instructions For Drill Press		2
Safety Symbols		2
Before Using The Drill Press		3
When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press ....		3
Before Each Use		4
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
Press To Reduce The Risk of Serious Injury
From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces . 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears		6
Glossary of Terms		7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements		7
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information		8
Motor Safety Protection		9
Unpacking and Checking Contents		10
Tools Needed		10
Unpacking		10
List of Loose Parts		11
Loose Parts in Box and Bag		11
Location and Function of Controls		12
Assembly		13
Assembly of Base/Column		13
Installing The Table		14
Installing the Storage Tray		14
Installing the Head		15
Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment ..		16
Tensioning Belt		17
Installing Feed Handles		17
Installing the Drill Chuck		17
Installing Light Bulb		19

Section	Page
Adjusting the Table Square To Head	19
Bevel Scale	19
Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left
Hand Operation	20
Quill Return Spring	22
Adjusting Belt Latch Guard	23
Getting To Know Your Drill Press	24
Spindle Speed in R.P.M	25
Drilling to a Specific Depth	27
Another Way - Depth Scale	27
Locking Chuck at Desired Depth	28
Removing Chuck and Arbor	28
Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press
Operation	29
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears	29
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
Press To Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury
From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces 30
Basic Drill Press Operation	30
Installing Drills	30
Positioning Table and Workpiece	31
Tilting Table	32
Hole Location	32
Feeding	32
Maintenance	33
Lubrication	33
Wiring Diagram	33
Troubleshooting	33
Repair Parts	35

Safety Instructions For Drill Press

Safety Symbols

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri- ous injury.

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod- erate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, in- cluding Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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