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Page 2 - SAFETY RULES

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

4 UNPACKING Your drill press is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the drill press and allloose items from the container. Figure 2 illustrates the drill press and all loose items suppliedwith the machine. WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE DRILL PRESS TO THE POWER SOUR...

Page 5 - CLEANING; ASSEMBLING THE DRILL PRESS

5 CLEANING Remove the protective coating from the machined surfaces of the drill press and all loose items. This coating may beremoved with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene. DO NOT use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose. ASSEMBLING THE DRILL PRESS Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 1. Asse...

Page 7 - POWER CONNECTIONS; EXTENSION CORDS

7 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extensioncord is in good condition. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry thecurrent to your tool. An undersized cord will cause adrop in line voltage resulting in loss of power andoverheating. Fig. 15 shows the size cord t...

Page 8 - MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

8 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Your drill press is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source,make sure ...

Page 9 - TABLE ADJUSTMENTS

9 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 STARTING ANDSTOPPING DRILL PRESS The switch (A) Fig. 18, 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” POS...

Page 10 - SPINDLE SPEEDS

10 3. Fig. 22, illustrates the table alignment pin (B) removed. Loosen table locking bolt (D), tilt table to thedesired angle and tighten bolt (D). When returning tableto the level position, replace table alignment pin (B). Thiswill automatically position the table surface at 90degrees to the spindl...

Page 11 - CHANGING SPEEDS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION

11 Fig. 27 CHANGING SPEEDS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION NOTE: A BELT POSITIONING SPEED CHART (E) FIG. 27, IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE INSIDE TOPCOVER OF THE DRILL PRESS. 1. Disconnect the drill press from the power source. 2. Lift up the belt and pulley guard (A) Fig. 27. 3. Release belt tension by...

Page 12 - ADJUSTING SPINDLE RETURN SPRING

12 DRILLING HOLESTO DEPTH Where a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly thesame depth, the stop nuts on the threaded stop rod areused as follows: 1. Lower the spindle until the pointer (A) Fig. 28, lines up with the mark on the scale (B) you wish the depth tobe. Then thread the lower stop nut...

Page 13 - CORRECT DRILLING SPEEDS; INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS

13 1. Insert smooth end of drill bit (A) Fig. 30, as far as it will go into the chuck (B), or up to the flutes for smallbits. 2. Make certain that the drill bit (A) Fig. 30, is centered in the chuck (B) before tightening the chuck with the key(C). 3. Turn the chuck key (C) Fig. 30, clockwise to tigh...

Page 14 - BORING IN WOOD; DRILLING METAL

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

Page 15 - NOTES