Page 2 - SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
2 Chuck 1/2 in. (13 mm) No Load Speed 280 - 3000 RPM Swing 12 in. (305 mm) Spindle Travel 3-1/4 in. (82 mm) Input 120V AC, 60Hz, 5 amps Net Weight 84 lbs (38 kg) Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Itmeans attention!!! Your safety is involved. WARNING: TABLE OF CONTENTS P...
Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read andunderstand this operator's manual and all labels affixed tothe tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, stayingalert, and knowing how your tool works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Safe opera...
Page 5 - SYMBOL; IMPORTANT; RYOBI
5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselveseliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings t...
Page 6 - ELECTRICAL; EXTENSION CORDS; Length of Extension Cord; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; power supply that is 120; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; COVER OF GROUNDED
6 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.When using a power tool at a considerable distance from thepower source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carrythe current that the tool will draw. ...
Page 8 - LOOSE PARTS
8 Fig. 2 ■ Spindle ■ Chuck Tool ■ Chuck Key ■ Chuck ■ Housing Knob and Screw ■ Hex Bolts, M10 x 25 (4) ■ Hex Wrench ■ Table Adjustment Handle ■ Operator’s Manual (not shown) Check all loose parts with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. 1 2 Dr ll i Press ON...
Page 9 - FEATURES; KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS; OFF
9 FEATURES Fig. 3 KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS See Figure 3. Before attempting to use your drill press, familiarize your-self with all the operating and safety requirements. BELT TENSION LEVER The belt tension lever is used to release or tighten belttension. BELT TENSION SCREWS Belt tension screws on each ...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE COLUMN ASSEMBLY
10 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.Failure to comply could result in accidental starting andpossible serious injury. ATTACHING THE COLUMN ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. ■ Place base on a flat surface. Align screw holes in the columnsupport with screw holes in the ...
Page 11 - INSTALLING THE IDLER PULLEY
11 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE IDLER PULLEY See Figures 7 and 8. ■ Place idler pulley in the center hole in the head assembly.Fit one belt over the spindle pulley and the idler pulleyand the other belt over the motor pulley and the idler pulley.Tighten the belt tension lever and the two belt tensionscre...
Page 12 - ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING TABLE HEIGHT; DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT
12 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 11 TABLE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE TABLE LOCK HANDLE 0 0 10 20 30 40 10 20 3040 1 2 Dr ll i Press ON WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the drillpress is unplugged from the power supply and the switchis in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning couldresult in se...
Page 13 - CHANGING SPEEDS; OPERATION; LOCKING THE SWITCH; SELF-EJECTING CHUCK KEY; BEFORE; TABLE ROTATION; Note
13 1 2 Dr ll i Press ON REMO VE TO LO CK ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 14 BELT TENSION LEVER CHANGING SPEEDS See Figure 14. WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the drillpress is unplugged from the power supply and the switchis in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning couldresult in seri...
Page 14 - INSTALLING BITS; DO NOT; DRILLING; DRILLING TIPS; WRONG
14 INSTALLING BITS See Figure 16. ■ Unplug your drill press. ■ Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the openingis slightly larger than the drill bit you intend to use. ■ Insert drill bit into chuck the full length of the jaws. WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as ...
Page 15 - PULLEY; MAINTENANCE; HEX NUT
15 WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or causeproduct damage. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury make sure the drill press isturned OFF and the cord is unplugged from the powersource before performing any maintenance o...
Page 16 - TROUBLE SHOOTING
16 Problem Possible Cause Solution Noisy operation Bit burns or smokes Excessive drill runout or wobble Drill bit binds in workpiece Workpiece support loosens Adjust belt tension. Lubricate spindle. Tighten set screws in pulleys. Change speed. Retract bit frequently to clear chips. Sharpen or replac...
Page 17 - NOTES
Page 18 - • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; EXTENSION CORD CAUTION
983000-040 12-02 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com OPERATOR'S MANUAL12 in. (305 mm) Drill PressModel DP120 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist f...