Drilling Mode
This drill press is designed for vertical drilling and tapping operations. For repeated drilling at the same depth, there is a power downfeed mecha- nism. For tapping convenience, there is an auto- matic clutch used for reversing the direction of the spindle while in tapping mode by pressing one of the buttons at the ends of each course downfeed handle.
Overloading tools or using excessive spin- dle speeds may cause parts or broken tools to hit operator, resulting in serious impact injuries.
To drill a workpiece:
1. Refer to Controls on Page 4 to understand the functions of each control.
Speed Control Levers
Drilling/Taping Switch
Figure 23. Controls for drilling.
2. Clamp the workpiece to the table, and adjust the depth stop for the needed depth of cut.
Note: Drilling with the quill fully extended can cause tool chatter. For maximum spindle rigidity, keep the spindle retracted into the headstock as far as possible.
