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Page 2 - Warranty and Service; MORE INFORMATION; WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

2 Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can ...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 Table of Contents Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................

Page 4 - not

4 W arning 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscur...

Page 7 - Unpacking; Contents of the Shipping Container; or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

7 Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Drill Press is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list ...

Page 8 - Assembly is a two person; Column; Table Bracket

8 Assembly Tools required for assembly: Cross-point (Phillips) screwdriver Rubber mallet Wrenches – 17, 18 and 24 mm Set of hex (Allen) wrenches Exposed metal surfaces on the drill press have been factory-coated with a protectant. Remove this with a soft rag moistened with kerosene or a light solven...

Page 10 - Installing Arbor and Chuck; Do not use a steel hammer; Chuck and Arbor Removal; Grounding Instructions; Electrical connections must

10 Installing Arbor and Chuck 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Thoroughly clean the entire arbor and the inside of the chuck (Figure 9) with a soft rag and solvent such as mineral spirits. Any grease or residue in these areas can cause the pieces to separate and create a safety hazard as ...

Page 12 - Extension Cords; Adjustments; Table Movement; To raise or lower the table:; Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords

12 4. The drill press must comply with all local and national codes after the 230 volt plug is installed. 5. The drill press with a 230-volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as shown in Figure 13. No adapter is available or should be used with the 230-volt plu...

Page 13 - Table Extensions; Changing Spindle Speeds; Change speeds only while; Depth Stop; Return Spring; DO NOT

13 Table Extensions Loosen the handles (C, Figure 15) and slide the extensions outward, then re-tighten the handles. Changing Spindle Speeds Change speeds only while the drill press is running. With the drill press running, rotate the shift knob (Figure 17) slightly counterclockwise to loosen it, th...

Page 14 - Laser Adjustment; Important

14 6. Make sure the coil spring cover is pushed back in, then tighten the two hex nuts (D). Do not over tighten. The hex nuts should be tightened against each other. 7. Re-install hub, washers, hex nut and cap. On/Off Switch Pull out the switch to start the drill press, push to stop. The switch has ...

Page 15 - Operation; Installing the Bit; Whenever possible, use; General Inspection

15 Repeat step 5, if necessary, until the light and marking are aligned. 6. Adjust the other laser in the same manner. Two parallel laser markings should look like O and P in Figure 22 – the distance between the lines will vary with board thickness; however, the lines must be parallel. Cross Hair Al...

Page 16 - Maintenance; Before doing maintenance on; Troubleshooting; Trouble Probable

16 Maintenance Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch! Failure to comply may cause serious injury. After each use, clean sawdust from the table with a brush (do not use your hands). Occasionally apply...

Page 17 - Optional Accessory

17 Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Noisy Operation (cont.) Noisy motor. Check motor bearings or for loose motor fan. Wood splinters on the underside. No backing board used. Place a scrap board beneath the workpiece to prevent splintering. Excessive speed. Reduce speed. Chips not clearing from hole or ...

Page 19 - Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press; Description

19 Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... PM2800-001 ............Strain Relief........................................................................................... 2 2............... TS-1482051 .............Hex Cap Screw .......................

Page 23 - Electrical Connections