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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 Carefully unpack the drill press and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromthe machined surfaces of the drill press. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene. Donot use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thin...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY

5 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 Fig. 6 2. Insert table (G) Fig. 5, into table mounting bracket (E) and tighten lever (D) to lock table in position. Tightenlocking lever (F) Fig. 5, to lock table raising mechanismon the column. 3. Assemble table raising and lowering handle (H) Fig. 5, to table mounting bracket (E)...

Page 7 - PERMANENT MOUNTING

7 FASTENING DRILL PRESS BASE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE PERMANENT MOUNTING If your drill press is to be used in one permanent location, the drill press base must be secured to the supportingsurface with fasteners through the two mounting holes, (A) Fig. 10, in the drill press base. MOUNTING DRILL PRESS...

Page 8 - CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE; POWER CONNECTIONS

8 CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate grounded electrical circuit should be used for your tool. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire andshould be protected with a 20 amp fuse or circuit breaker. Before connecting the tool to the power line, make sure theswitch is in...

Page 9 - EXTENSION CORDS

9 GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES Fig. 15 240 VOLT OPERATION Your drill press may be converted for 240 volt operation. The conversion of your drill press for 240 volt operationmust be done by qualified electrical personnel. Shouldyou desire to ha...

Page 10 - TABLE ADJUSTMENTS

10 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 STARTING AND STOPPINGDRILL PRESS The switch (A) Fig. 17, is located on the front of the drillpress head. To turn the drill press “ON” move the switchto the up position. To turn the drill press “OFF” move theswitch to the down position. LOCKING SWITCH INTHE “OFF” POSITION When the ...

Page 11 - SPINDLE SPEEDS

11 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 4. Fig. 21, illustrates the table alignment pin (B) removed. Loosen table locking bolt (D) Fig. 21, tilt tableto the desired angle and tighten bolt (D). When returningtable to the level position, replace table alignment pin(B). This will automatically position the table surface at...

Page 12 - CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS AND

12 Fig. 26 DRILLING HOLESTO DEPTH When a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly thesame depth, a depth stop is provided in the pinion shafthousing and is used as follows: 1. Loosen lock screw (A) Fig. 26, and rotate housing (B) until the pointer (C) lines up with the desired depthindicated on ...

Page 13 - OPERATIONS

13 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 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 drilled in the material.This spring has been properl...

Page 14 - INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS

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

Page 15 - NOTES

Page 16 - ACCESSORIES

16 Delta Building Trades and Home Shop Machinery Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machineaccessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that thecustomer returns...