RIDGID DP15501 manual Drilling to a Specific Depth, Another Way Depth Scale

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To lock switch in OFF position, hold switch IN with one hand and remove key with other hand.

WARNING: For your own safety, always push the switch “OFF” when drill press is not in use, remove key and keep it in a safe place, also, in the event of a power failure (all of your lights go out) or blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, turn switch off, lock it and remove the key. This will prevent the drill press from starting up again when the power comes back on.

Drilling to a Specific Depth

To drill a blind hole (not all the way through) to a given depth, proceed as fol- lows.

1. Mark the depth of the hole on the work-

 

piece.

 

2. Loosen the depth scale lock.

 

3. With the switch OFF, bring the drill bit

 

down until the tip of lips of the bit are

 

even with the mark.

 

4. Turn the depth scale counterclockwise

 

until it stops moving.

 

5. Tighten the depth scale lock.

 

6. The drill bit will stop at this depth until the

1/4" Mark

depth scale is readjusted.

 

Another Way - Depth Scale

1.With the power off, loosen the depth scale lock.

2.Place workpiece on table. Adjust table until the tip of the drill bit is just a little above the top of the workpiece, turn the depth scale counterclockwise to zero.

3.Turn the depth scale clockwise until the depth scale indicator points to the desired drilling depth on the depth scale.

4.Tighten the depth scale lock.

5.The chuck or drill will now be stopped after traveling downward the distance selected on the depth 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 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 Nut Inner Nut Outer Quill Return SpringMm Cap Spring Notch CapLatch Adjusting Screws Adjusting Belt Latch Guard Getting 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 Installing Drills Basic Drill Press OperationJaws Workpiece Backup Material Positioning Table and WorkpieceWorkpiece 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 Number on hand when calling Please have your Model Number and SerialPart No. SP6490 Form No. SP6490