RIDGID DP15501 manual Assembly of Base/Column, Crank

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Assembly

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, never connect plug to outlet until all assembly steps are completed and you read and under- stand all instructions.

Assembly of Base/Column

1.Locate four (4) 10mm dia. x 40mm long bolts among loose parts bag.

2.Position base on floor. Remove protec- tive covering and discard.

3.Remove protective sleeve from column tube and discard. Place column assem- bly on base, and align holes in column support with holes in base.

4.Install a bolt in each hole through col- umn support and base and tighten with adjustable wrench.

10mm Dia. x 40mm

Hex Head Bolt (4)

Column

Support

Base

5.Locate table crank and support lock from loose parts.

6.Install support lock from left side into table support and tighten by hand.

7.Install table crank assembly and tighten set screw with a 3mm hex “L” wrench. Do not overtighten. Set screw should be tightened against the flat section of the shaft.

NOTE: To minimize crank backlash, tighten support lock, rotate elevation worm shaft clockwise, then assemble crank tight against table support and tighten set screw.

Column

Table

 

Support

 

 

Support

Elevation

 

Lock

 

 

 

Worm Shaft

 

 

Handle

Table

 

Support

Table

Crank

8.Check column collar for proper adjust- ment. Collar should not be angled on the column and it should be positioned so rack will slide freely in collar when table is rotated 360° around column tube. If readjusted, only tighten set screw enough to keep collar in place.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of column or collar damage, do not overtighten set screw.

Column

Do Not

Overtighten

Collar

Set Screw

 

Rack

 

Column

 

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Contents +/225 02/5,//3566 Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Drill PressReduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment Before Using The Drill PressThrown Workpiece Inspect your drill pressThis drill press has 12 speeds as listed below Think Safety Plan Your WorkReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Dress for safetyKeep Children Away Before Leaving The Drill PressPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsGlossary of Terms General Electrical ConnectionsProperly Prong Plug Grounded Prong Outlet Grounding Volt, 60 Hz. Tool InformationWire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Cord Gauge Length 25-50 Unpacking and Checking Contents Loose Parts List of Loose PartsDescription Qty Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table in any position from 0 Location and Function of ControlsAssembly of Base/Column AssemblyCrank Installing the Storage Tray Installing The TableSupport Table Lock Support Column Crank Rack 10mm Dia. x 12mm Set Screw Head Column Installing the HeadHead Head Lock Pulley Alignment and Speed AdjustmentInstalling the Drill Chuck Installing Feed HandlesTensioning Belt Feed Handle Wood Support Lock Chuck SleeveAdjusting the Table Square To Head Installing Light BulbBevel Scale Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left Hand Operation Page Mm Cap Spring Notch Quill Return SpringCap Nut Inner Nut OuterLatch Adjusting Screws Adjusting Belt Latch GuardGetting To Know Your Drill Press Belt Guard Latch...Press button to raise belt guard Spindle Speed in R.P.MKey Another Way Depth Scale Drilling to a Specific DepthLocking Chuck at Desired Depth Depth Scale Lock Adjust to Desired DepthRemoving Chuck and Arbor Drift Key Chuck Sleeve Chuck BodySafety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation Basic Drill Press Operation Installing DrillsJaws Positioning Table and Workpiece Workpiece Backup MaterialWorkpiece Drill Press Vise Bolt or Clamp Vise Securely Hole Location Tilting TableFeeding Bevel Lock Set Screw Bevel ScaleWiring Diagram MaintenanceTroubleshooting MaintenanceLubricationTurn nut counterclockwise to Troubleshooting Probable Cause RemedyParts List for Ridgid 15 Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Repair PartsAlways order by Part Number Not by Key Number Key DescriptionParts RepairAlways order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Description Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Description Parts List for Rdigid 15 Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when callingPart No. SP6490 Form No. SP6490