Porter-Cable 70-200 - Manual

6 A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will...

7 EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’splug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry ...

8 FOREWORD The Delta Model 70-200 Drill Press provides production capacity drilling and includes; 1 hp single phase 115/230 voltinduction motor, pulleys, belts, 0 - 5/8 ″ capacity chuck, 45 degree tilt table L/R, rack and pinion table raising mechanism and #3 Morse Taper spindle adaptor. A quick rel...

9 CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromall unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,gasoline or lacquer thinner fo...

10 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 MOUNTING THE MACHINE 1. If your drill press is to be used in one permanentlocation, the drill press base must be secured to thesupporting surface with fasteners through the fourmounting holes, (A) Fig. 16, in the drill press base. IF YOU DO NOT FASTEN YOUR DRILLPRESS IN A ...

14 Fig. 11 11. Place the drill press head on column, as shown. Lineup head with base and tighten two head locking screws(R) Fig. 11. 12. Thread the three pinion wheel handles (Z) Fig. 12,into the three threaded holes in the pinion shaft, asshown. 13. Make certain the tapered hole in the bottom of th...

15 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 23 START/STOP CONTROLS The start/stop buttons are located on the front of the drill press head. To start the machine, press the start button (A) Fig. 23, and to stop the machine, press the stop button (B). MAKE SURE THAT THE BUTTON IS IN THE “STOP” POSITI...

16 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH Where a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly thesame depth, a depth stop is provided in the pinion shafthousing (A) Fig. 27, and is used as follows: 1. Loosen lock lever (B) Fig. 27, and rotate housing (A) until the pointer (C) lines up with...

17 Fig. 30 TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 1. The table can be raised or lowered on the column by loosening table clamp handle (A) Fig. 29, and turning thetable raising and lowering handle (B). After the table is atthe desired height, tighten handle (A). 2. The table can be tilted right or left by pulling out and...

18 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 working in wood; they cut a square bottom hole and are designed for removal of woodchips. Do not use hand bits which have a screw tip...

19 DRILLING METAL Use clamps to hold the work when drilling in metal. The work should never be held in the bare hand; the lips of the drillmay seize the work at any time, especially when breaking through the stock. If the workpiece is whirled out of theoperator’s hand, he may be injured. In any case...

20 PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality pro...

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