RIDGID DP15501 manual

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7.Remove the 4mm socket head cap screw from the left side of the drill press and install in the same position on the right side of the drill press. Tighten screw.

8.Remove the 6mm stop pin screw from the right side of the drill press and install in the left side of the drill press as shown. Tighten stop pin screw.

9.Install the feed handle assembly and depth stop ring on the left side of the drill press. With the chuck at its high- est possible position, turn the depth scale clockwise until it stops and tighten the depth scale lock. This will prevent the quill from dropping while installing the spring.

10.Install the spring assembly on the right side of the drill press, making sure the two housing screw heads face out- wards. The center tab of the spring must go in the slot on the feed handle assembly.

If necessary, use a screwdriver to align and keep spring centered during installa- tion.

11.Replace M12 washer and screw the outer and inner nuts back on the feed handle assembly. Hold the spring assembly in place and loosely assem- ble both nuts. See following page for quill return spring adjustment.

12.Remove the depth scale and reposi- tion so numbers are legible as shown.

13.Remove the depth scale indicator from the right side of the drill press and reinstall on the left side of the drill press.

14.Remove the scrap wood from the table top.

Install 6mm

Stop Screw

Right side housing screws face outward as shown

Install Feed Handle

Assembly

Remove Depth Scale and Reposition

Install Depth

Scale

Indicator

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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 InformationMotor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension Cord Gauge Length 25-50 Unpacking and Checking Contents List of Loose Parts Loose PartsDescription Qty Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table in any position from 0 Location and Function of ControlsAssembly Assembly of Base/ColumnCrank Installing The Table Installing the Storage TraySupport Table Lock Support Column Crank Rack Installing the Head 10mm Dia. x 12mm Set Screw Head ColumnHead Head Lock Pulley Alignment and Speed AdjustmentInstalling Feed Handles Installing the Drill ChuckTensioning Belt Feed Handle Wood Support Lock Chuck SleeveInstalling Light Bulb Adjusting the Table Square To HeadBevel 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 Installing Drills Basic Drill Press OperationJaws Workpiece Backup Material Positioning Table and WorkpieceWorkpiece 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 Number on hand when calling Please have your Model Number and SerialPart No. SP6490 Form No. SP6490