Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; TOOL WARNING LABELS; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
3 It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in de...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
4 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. 2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses ...
Page 5 - ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.; Refer to them often
5 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thor...
Page 6 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE LASER
6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE LASER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. EYE INJURY -LASER LIGHT * Do not stare into beam aperture, or into a reflection from a mirror-like surface * Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam EYE INJURY -...
Page 7 - POWER CONNECTIONS; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
7 Fig. A Fig. B GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENTCARRYINGPRONGS GROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with...
Page 8 - FOREWORD; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; EXTENSION CORDS; MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
8 FOREWORD The Delta 17-950L drill press is a 16-1/2" drill press with a laser guide and a large woodworker's table (14x18 inches). The table can tilt forward and side to side and comes with T-slots for use with many drill press accessories. The 17-950L also comes with a 120V, 1/2 H.P. induction...
Page 9 - CARTON CONTENTS; UNPACKING AND CLEANING
1 1. Drill Press Head 2. Table3. Table Bracket and Column4. Light5. Base6. Chuck7. Handle (3) 8. Spindle Adapter 9. Drift Key 10. 5mm Hex Wrench11. 3mm Hex Wrench12. Table Raising and Lowering Handle13. Table Clamp Handle14. Chuck Key15. (2) M8x1.25x125mm carriage head screws, (4) flat washers, (2) ...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
10 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 28" MINIMUM 21" MINIMUM 1. If you plan to use your drill press in a permanent location, you must secure the drill press base to the supporting surface with fasteners through the two mounting holes (A) Fig. 3 in the drill press ba...
Page 14 - OPERATIONS; STARTING AND STOPPING THE DRILL PRESS
14 24. Align the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 17, with the two holes (B) on the side of the drill press head.25. Place the cord bushing (C) Fig. 17, around the top of the lamp cord (D)26. Align the two holes in the lamp cord bracket (F) Fig. 18 with the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) an...
Page 15 - TABLE ADJUSTMENTS; FLEXIBLE LAMP
15 FIRE HAZARD. To reduce the risk of fire, use 40 watt or less, 120 volt, reflector track type light bulb (not supplied). DO NOT USE a stan dard house hold light bulb. Do not allow the reflector track-type light bulb to extend below the lamp shade. RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Disconnect the machine fr...
Page 16 - TABLE INSERT; ADJUSTING THE LASERS
16 TABLE INSERT The drill press table comes with an insert (H) Fig. 26 made of MDF to help prevent wear and tear on the bit when it drills down through the workpiece. To adjust:1. Place the insert (H) Fig. 26 in the hole in the table. 2. If the insert is not level with the table, adjust the four jac...
Page 17 - SPINDLE SPEEDS
17 MAKING THE LASERS INTERSECT 1. Place a piece of wood (A) Fig. L4 on the table and clamp it in place.2. Use the handle (B) to lower the quill (C). Make an indentation in the wood with the alignment pin (D) Fig. L4.3. Turn on the laser and adjust both beams to intersect at that point by rotating th...
Page 18 - DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH
18 1. Open the belt and pulley guard (A) Fig. 28B.2. Loosen the tension lock knobs located on both sides of the head casting (one shown at (B) Fig. 28B). Move the tension lever (C) forward. Pivot the motor (D) toward the front of the drill press. 3. Hold the motor toward the front of the drill press...
Page 19 - CORRECT DRILLING SPEEDS; MACHINE USE; INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS; DRILLING WOOD
19 NOTE: Use bits with this drill press that have a shank of 5/8" or less in diameter. NOTE: Use scrap material for practice to get a feel of the machine before attempting regular work. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may result in risk o...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING
20 DRILLING METAL Use clamps to hold the workpiece. DO NOT try to hold the workpiece with your hand. The drill bit may seize the work at any time and spin, causing damage to the machine and/or injury to you. The drill bit will break if the workpiece strikes the column. Clamp the workpiece firmly. Ti...
Page 21 - MAINTENANCE; REPLACEMENT PARTS; ACCESSORIES; KEEP MACHINE CLEAN; FAILURE TO START; LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION; SERVICE
21 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at servicenet.deltamachinery.com. You can also order parts from your nearest factory-owned branch, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-223-7278 to receive personal...
Page 22 - Two Year Limited New Product Warranty; WARRANTY
22 Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a De...