Figure 11
Features and Controls
Refer to Figure 11:
Downfeed Handle – Lower and raise drill. Lamp Switch – Turns lamp on and off. Laser Switch – Turns laser on and off.
Spindle Speed Adjustment Handle – Used to set spindle speed from 500 to 3000RPM. Machine must be on when making adjustment.
Start/Stop Switch – Pull switch to start; push to stop. Removing key (yellow) will prevent machine from being started. Key can be removed while machine is in operation, but machine will not restart until key is reinserted
Table Height Adjust Handle – Raises and lowers table; column lock handle must be unlocked.
Table Lock Handle – Unlocking permits rotation of table.
Lubrication
Periodically lubricate the gear and the rack, the table elevation mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the spindle, and the teeth of the quill with #2 tube grease.
Basic Operation
Always use a
Place material to be drilled in such as way as to come into contact with the left side of the column. This prevents the material from spinning.
If the work piece is not large enough to come into contact with the column, use a clamp or drill press vise that is securely fastened to the table!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Feed the bit into the material with only enough force to allow the drill bit to work. Feeding too slowly may cause burning of the workpiece. Feeding too quickly may cause the motor to stop and/or the drill bit to break.
Generally speaking, the smaller the drill bit, the greater the RPM required. Wood requires higher speeds than metal. Metal is usually drilled at slower speeds.
In dusty environments, frequently blow out any dust that accumulates inside the motor.
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