Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2 Foreword .....................................................................................................................................
Page 4 - Foreword; INTRODUCTION; Contact Info
-2- Model G9986 8" Drill Press If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C / O Technical Documentation Manager P.O. Box 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 We stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions or parts ...
Page 5 - Machine Data Sheet; MACHINE DATA
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -3- Machine Data Sheet Design Type .................................................................................................... Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Table Size .............................................................................................
Page 6 - Identification
-4- Model G9986 8" Drill Press 6 7 8 3 4 2 5 Identification Figure 1. Right-side controls. Figure 2. Left-side controls. Refer to the list below and Figures 1 & 2 to become familiar with the drill press controls. 1. Power Switch: Turns motor ON/OFF . 2. Belt Tension Lock: Locks motor in plac...
Page 7 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -5- 4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY. Machinery noise can cause permanent hearing damage. 5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair coverin...
Page 9 - Safety for Drill Presses
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -7- 1. EYE/FACE/HAND PROTECTION. A face shield used with safety glasses is rec-ommended. Always keep hands and fin-gers away from the drill bit. Never hold a workpiece by hand while drilling! DO NOT wear gloves when operating the drill. 2. SECURING BIT. Properly tighte...
Page 10 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
-8- Model G9986 8" Drill Press SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Figure 3. Typical 5-15 plug and receptacle. Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have completed the set up pro- cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instr...
Page 11 - Unpacking; Inventory
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -9- The Model G9986 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice. Save the containers and all packing materials for poss...
Page 14 - Test Run; Mounting
-12- Model G9986 8" Drill Press Test Run Wear safety glasses whenever starting or using machine. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Once assembly is complete, you understand the safety ...
Page 15 - SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Adjusting Table
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -13- Installing /Removing Drill Bits Drill bits installed in the chuck must be tight enough to not come loose during operation. To install a drill bit: 1. UNPLUG THE DRILL PRESS! 2. Open the drill chuck wide enough to accept the shank of the drill bit. 3. Insert the dr...
Page 17 - Drilling
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -15- The Model G9986 is designed for drilling holes in wood or metal. The basic operation of a drill press is lining up your drill bit with the intended hole location, turning the drill press ON , and using the downfeed handles to move the spinning drill bit into the w...
Page 18 - Choosing Speeds
-16- Model G9986 8" Drill Press Choosing Speeds Twist/Brad Point Drill Bits Soft Wood Hard Wood Plastic Brass Aluminum Mild Steel 1/16" – 3/16" 3000 2500 2500 2500 3000 2500 13/64" – 3/8" 2000 1500 2000 1250 2500 1250 25/64" – 5/8" 1500 750 1500 750 1500 600 11/16" – ...
Page 19 - SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -17- SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES Figure 21. Model G8233 Keyless Drill Chuck. G8233— 3 ⁄ 8 " Keyless Drill Chuck JT #33 Industrial grade keyless chucks are excellent for quick bit changes. Knurled grips and exceptional accuracy make these chucks an indispensable part of ...
Page 20 - Cleaning; SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE; Lubrication; General
-18- Model G9986 8" Drill Press Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Cleaning the Model G9986 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. I...
Page 21 - About Service; Troubleshooting
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -19- This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. If you need help troubleshooting, you need replacement parts, or you are unsure of how to perform the pro-cedures in this section, then feel free to call our T...
Page 23 - Lash Adjustment; Feed Shaft Spring
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -21- Figure 23. Quill lash set screw. The Model G9986 features a lash adjustment set screw for the quill. Quill lash is the freeplay in the quill as it moves up and down. Having too much lash in the quill makes the quill prone to vibration and runout. Setting the quill...
Page 25 - Electrical Components
Model G9986 8" Drill Press -23- Electrical Components Figure 27. Motor wiring inside junction box. Figure 26. Power switch assembly. ����� ��������� ���� ������ ������������� �������������������� ������ ����� ����� ����� ��� ��������� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ������� ��������� ����...
Page 28 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-26- Model G9986 8" Drill Press Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations ...
Page 29 - WARRANTY CARD
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