RIDGID DP15501 manual Installing Light Bulb, Adjusting the Table Square To Head, Bevel Scale

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Installing Light Bulb

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the tool before installing light bulb.

1.Remove the amber colored lens cover by removing the two Phillips screws.

2.Install a light bulb (not larger than 60 watt) into the socket inside the head.

3.Replace the lens cover.

Adjusting the Table Square To Head

NOTE: The combination square must be “true”. See “Unpacking and Checking Contents” section for method.

1.Insert precision round steel rod or straight drill bit approximately 3” long into chuck and tighten.

2.With table raised to working height and locked on column, place combination square flat on table beside rod or bit.

3.If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the set screw under bevel lock with 3mm “L” wrench, then loosen the table bevel lock bolt with the 24mm hex box wrench (included). (This adjustment is located under the table).

4.Align the table square to the rotor bit by rotating table until the square and rod or bit are in line.

5.Retighten table bevel lock.

6.Retighten set screw.

Table

Set

Screw Table Bevel

Lock

Bevel Scale

NOTE: The bevel scale has been included to provide a quick method for beveling the table to approximate angles. If precise accuracy is necessary, a square, or other precision measuring tool should be used to position the table.

1.To use the bevel scale do the following.

a.Loosen set screw and table bevel lock (see step 3 above).

b.Move table so desired angle on bevel scale is straight across from zero line on pointer.

c.Retighten table bevel lock and set screw.

Table

Pointer

Scale

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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 WorkBefore Leaving The Drill Press Dress for safetyReduce the Risk of Accidental Starting Keep Children AwayGeneral Electrical Connections Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsPower Supply and Motor Specifications Glossary of TermsProperly 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 Nut Inner Nut Outer Quill Return SpringMm Cap Spring Notch CapLatch 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 DepthDrift Key Chuck Sleeve Chuck Body Depth Scale Lock Adjust to Desired DepthLocking Chuck at Desired Depth Removing Chuck and ArborSafety 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 Bevel Lock Set Screw Bevel Scale Tilting TableHole Location FeedingMaintenanceLubrication MaintenanceWiring Diagram TroubleshootingTurn nut counterclockwise to Troubleshooting Probable Cause RemedyKey Description Repair PartsParts List for Ridgid 15 Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Always order by Part Number Not by Key NumberParts 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