Table of Contents

 

 

Section

Page

Table of Contents

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Safety Instructions For Drill Press

2

Safety Symbols

2

Before Using The Drill Press

3

When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press ....

3

Before Each Use

4

Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill

Press To Reduce The Risk of Serious Injury

 

From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces . 4

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face

and Ears

6

Glossary of Terms

7

Motor Specifications and Electrical

 

 

Requirements

7

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

8

Motor Safety Protection

9

Unpacking and Checking Contents

10

Tools Needed

10

Unpacking

10

List of Loose Parts

11

Loose Parts in Box and Bag

11

Location and Function of Controls

12

Assembly

13

Assembly of Base/Column

13

Installing The Table

14

Installing the Storage Tray

14

Installing the Head

15

Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment ..

16

Tensioning Belt

17

Installing Feed Handles

17

Installing the Drill Chuck

17

Installing Light Bulb

19

Section

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Adjusting the Table Square To Head

19

Bevel Scale

19

Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left

Hand Operation

20

Quill Return Spring

22

Adjusting Belt Latch Guard

23

Getting To Know Your Drill Press

24

Spindle Speed in R.P.M

25

Drilling to a Specific Depth

27

Another Way - Depth Scale

27

Locking Chuck at Desired Depth

28

Removing Chuck and Arbor

28

Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press

 

Operation

29

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face

and Ears

29

Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill

Press To Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury

From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces 30

Basic Drill Press Operation

30

Installing Drills

30

Positioning Table and Workpiece

31

Tilting Table

32

Hole Location

32

Feeding

32

Maintenance

33

Lubrication

33

Wiring Diagram

33

Troubleshooting

33

Repair Parts

35

Safety Instructions For Drill Press

Safety Symbols

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri- ous injury.

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod- erate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, in- cluding Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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