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Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2 SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution willconsiderably lessen the possibility of personal injury. How...

Page 4 - UNPACKING AND CLEANING

4 UNPACKING AND CLEANING Your drill press is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the drill press and all loose items from thecontainer. Figure 2 illustrates the drill press and all loose items supplied with the machine. After assembly remove theprotective coating from the table surfa...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY

5 ASSEMBLY 1. Assemble the column (A) Fig. 3, to the base (B) using the four screws (C), three of which are shown. Loosenset screw (D) and remove ring (E) and raising rack (F). 2. Make certain worm gear (G) Figs. 4 and 5, is in place in table bracket (H) as shown. 3. Insert raising rack (F) Fig. 6, ...

Page 8 - FASTENING DRILL PRESS TO

8 11. IMPORTANT: Make certain the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 15, and tapered hole in chuck (R) are clean and free ofany grease, lacquer or rust preventive coatings. NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively remove anysubstance from the spindle and chuck; however,carefully follow the manufacturer's sa...

Page 9 - CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE; POWER CONNECTIONS

9 CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have3-prong grounding...

Page 10 - EXTENSION CORDS; MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

10 EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extensioncord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cordwhich has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-polereceptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When usingan extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough tocarry the cu...

Page 11 - TABLE ADJUSTMENTS

11 TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 1. The table can be raised or lowered on the drill press column by loosening the table clamp handle (A) Fig. 23,and turning the table raising and lowering handle (B) Fig.24. After the table is at the desired height, tighten handle(A) Fig. 23. NOTE: Final positioning of the drill...

Page 12 - SPINDLE SPEEDS; DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH

12 SPINDLE SPEEDS Five spindle speeds of 620, 1100, 1720, 2340 and 3100RPM are available. The highest speed is obtained whenthe belt is on the largest step of the motor pulley and thesmallest step of the spindle pulley, as shown in Fig. 28.Fig. 28, illustrates which steps the pulleys the belt mustbe...

Page 13 - OPERATION; INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS

13 ADJUSTING SPINDLERETURN SPRING The spindle is automatically returned to its upper mostposition upon release of the handle. It is recommendedthat the handle be allowed to slowly return to the topposition after all holes have been bored in the material.This spring has been properly adjusted at the ...

Page 14 - ACCESSORIES

14 BORING IN WOOD Twist drills, although intended for metal drilling, may also be used for boring holes in wood. However, machine spur bitsare generally preferred for working in wood; they cut a flat bottom hole and are designed for removal of wood chips.Do not use hand bits which have a screw tip; ...

Page 15 - NOTES

Page 16 - PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE; Delta Building Trades and Home Shop Machinery

16 PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality pr...