AMT 2532 Use and care manual

'J OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST
FOR DRILL PRESS
MODEL 2532
ASSEMBLY: For safety in shipment the head and
base assembly of thi-s machine are unassembled.
Procedure to assemble is as follows:
1. Using 4 bolts or screws attach base casting
(53) to your workbench.
2. Slip large coil spring (48) over verLical
colimn titbe 22" rbng (+s) and then slide
tube into hole in bise casting (13).. Lock
securely with 2 bolts furnished (26) - NOTE
Spring will extend above vertical column.
IL muit be compressed when attaching hori-
zonLaL drill assembly.
3. Check to see that locking wedge (47) is in
Droper position in recess of two-way clamp
l++). llotn: See exploded view on page 2.
Slide horizontal tube (18" 1ong, 1145) into
two-way clamp (44).
4. Slide motor mount (46) onto horizontal tube
(45). Lock securely with two bolts fur-
. nished.
5. Slide headstock (30) onto horizontal tube
(45). Lock securely wi.th two bolts fur-
nished ( 26) .
' 6. Check to see that locking wedge (47) is in
proper position, then slide complete head
isslmbfy onto vertical column (49) as shown
on page 2.
7. Lock head assembly securely on column by
tightening 2 handies furnished (43).
8. Attach gear chuck (2) to spindle by simply
tightening it against spindle shoulder.
Thread is righL hand.
g. BelL Guard (21) is placed on headstock (30)
by slipplng guard under front lug.and -on-
t-op of-side lugs. Place two carriage bolts
(24) in square holes in guard. Lock se-
il-rrity wiih guard nuts (26). These nuts
can bi: adjusied to square the guard.
MOTOR MOLt{T: Motor mount furnished (46) is de-
signed for all standard l/4 or L/3 HP ' 1725 RPM
baie mounted motors. Attach moLor to motor mount
bracket (45) using (2) I/2" carriage bolts (50),
nuts (51), and washers (52) furnished. For most
moLors, mounting should be in center of elongated
slot in motor mount bracket (46).
BELT AND PULLEY: The machine i.s designed to take
a standard tV" belt. Gates /12580 or equivalent.
Motor pulley should be a 3 step to match head
stock pullei, <tS). This will live a wide range of
.ossible soeeds. Belt tension can be controlled
1 loo".nins 2 screws (26) holdins motor mount
j ackets (+6) ott tube (45), and t[en moving motor
\t :unt bracket (46) in or out. Belt should be run
slightly loose for best drive and minirnum bearing
weai. NOTE: When drill press is runnlng at low-
est. speed with the complete head assembly lowered
down the colunn the belt may rub the vertical co1-
umn (ag). This will not darnage the belt or the
machine.
LUBRICATION: A11 moving parts should be oiled
both to prevent rust and to ease the sliding ac-
tions. The spindle bearings (3' 18) can all be
oiled by applylng a few drops of oil down Ehrough
the pulIey ke1"way. Use light machine oil' approx-
imately SAE 20.
SPEEDS: The speed to use the various jobs will
depend upon the material being drilled and the
si}e of Lhe drill. Normally it is reconnnended
that a slower speed be used for larger drills or
tnrder material.
TILTING 0F HEAD: By loosening horizontal column
clamp (44), head assembly can be moved in or out
to virious'depths and can also be tilted to vari-
ous angles. It will be necessary on rnany occa-
sions to make sure that head is returned to per-
fectlv vertical position. It is suggested that
you scribe a mari< in horizontal tub;-(45) and with
chisel or other sharp instrument make an index
mark in t.he face of Lhe two-way slide clamp (44).
By lining up the two marks head will return !o
vLrtieal-position. Or, if you have not scribed
the marks, check with a square to make sure it is
back.to the veqtical position.
ATXILIARY TABLE:' Machine is furnished with coil
balance spring (48) so that it is a comparatively
simple matler-to raise or lower head to desired
working height. If, for some special job yog pre-
fer to-have-head in fixed position, company has
available separate slidable table casting assem-
blv which can be raised or lowered in vertical
"oiu*tr (49) and locked at any position.
TABLE EXTENSION: Note that when extending hori-
zontal arrn (45) to give large throat depth, drill
chuck (2) will be beyond base casting (53). With
head in this position it is possible, on li-ght-
work, to use workbench as your table supportl how-
ever, it is suggested for convenience that you
nr,ake up a piece of 3/4" or 1" plywood to any size
vou desire. This can be readilv attached to the
tini"h.d'base with (4) - 5/T6" ilat head machine
screws and sqr:are nuts. Base casLing (53) has
keyed lugs on under side so that-plyw-ood extension
cair be eislly removed or attached without having
to remove base from your bench.
CABLE ADJUSTMENT: The machine has been adjusted
at the factory. After a period of time the cable
mav become loose. Adiustment is made bv loosen-
ing 2 screws(26) that-hold headstock (30) on hor-
j-zonLal column (45). Remove headstock (30) and
insert screw drive through horizonta{tolumn hole.
Loosen idler sleeve shaft (27) and pry idler
sleeve (28) up. Lock idle sleeve st.e'ft (27).
Caution: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN cable.
RETIIRN SPRING ADJUSTMENT: Adjustment is made by
'loosening tension lock bolts (:+) ana turning
tension knob (35) counLer clockwise. (One notch
of adjustment is normally sufficient.)
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PART
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253-40K
253-40
253-L7 A
253-35A
253-35
253-7
253-7 A
253-23
253-4L
253-32A
253-32
253-51A
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253-398
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253-528
253-52A
253-TL
DESCRIPTION
Chuck Key (Jacobs)
Chuck (Jacobs)
Headstock Bushine Q/8 x 5/8 x L-L/8)
Guide Plate Fast6ners (S-SZ x L/4 screw)
Guide PlaLe
Square Nute (L/4-20) .
Tliumb Screw SLops (L/4-ZO x L/2 shoulder screw)
Spindle Snap Ring
Shroud for Snap Ring
Ball Thrust Bearing
Ball Thrust Bearing Spacer
Dept.h Pointer Fasteners (10-24 x I/4 screw)
Depth PoinLer
Spindle Collar Set Serew (I/4-20 x 3/L6)
Spindle Collar
Pulley AdapLer Snap Ring
Pulley Shims
Headstock Bushing (7/8 x 3/4 x L-5/8)
Three Step Pulley With Adapter
Pulley Set Screw-(5/16-1S x L/4)
Belt Guard
Spindle
Elll:tr53{"o"'" (r/4-20 x 1 carriage Bolr)
Guard Nut (L/4-2A)
Headstock Lock (L/4-20 x 3/4 Cap Screw)
rdler Sleeve Shaft (5/I6-L8 x 2'-T/2 cap Screw)
Idler Sleeve
Cable
Headstock
Cable Bushing
Cable Lock Set Screw (10-24 x L/4)
Cable Bushing Bearing (7/8. x 5/8 x 7/8)
Tension Lock-(5/16-16 x 3/4 Washer Base Bolt)
Tension Knob
Spring Fasteners G/a-20 x T/2 Cap Screw)
Spring Fastener Nut
Return Spring
Pull Down ShafL
Pull Down Handle
Pull Down Handl-e Nut (3/8-f6)
End Cap
Lock Handle for Two-Way Clamp
Two-Way Clamp (2 Req'd)
Horizontal Column
Motor Mount Cast.ing
Tube Clamp "Vt' Block
Counter Balance Spring
Vertical Column
Motor Mount Carriase Bolts (I/4-20 x 3/a)
Motor Mount Nut (tl+-ZO)
MoLor MounL Washer (5/8 O.D. x L/4 I.D.)
Base
:t THESE PARTS ARE STANDARD ITEMS AND CAN BE PURCHASED LOCALLY.
AMERICAN MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY, INC.
FOURTH AVE. AND SPRING ST., ROYERSFORD, PA.1946A
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The followlng safety rules are the general rules recomrnended
by the Power Tool Instltut.e for the operation of your pohrer
t.ool. We recommend that. these safety precauEions be followed
as well as the obvlous precautlons
tlcular tool such as overspeedlng,
parts, etc. that apply to your par-
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SAFETY RUTES FOR POWER TOOTS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Reod owner's mqnuol corefully. Leorn its opplicotions ond
limitotions os well -os the specific potentiol hozords peculior
io this tool.
GROUND ALL TOOTS - UNIESS
DOUBTE.INSUTATED
lf tool is equipped with three-prong plug, ir should be
plugged inio o three-hole electricol recepiicot. lf odopter is
used lo occommodote lwo-prong receplocle, the odopter wire
musl be ottoched to o known ground. Never remove third
prong. Be sure to check thot the port of your woll socket
thol occepts the third prong is grounded.
KEEP GUARDS IN PTACE
ond in working order,
KEEP WORK AREA CTEAN
Clutlered oreos ond benches invite occidents.
AVOID DANGER.OUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power lool in domp or wal locolions, ond keep
work oreq well lit.
KEEP CHITDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kepi sofe distonce from work srso,
STORE IDIE TOOTS
When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or
locked-up ploce - out of reoch of children.
DON'T FORCE TOOL
lf will do the iob berter ond sofer ot the rote for which
il wos designed.
USE RIGHT TOOI
Don'l force smoll tool or ollochmenl
heovy duty tool, to do the iob of o
Weor Your SAFETY GTASSES
The operotion of ony power lool con result in foreign obiects being thrown inlo the eyes, which con
result in severe eye domoge. Alwoys weor sofety glosses or eye shields before commencing power tool
operotion. We recommend Wide Vision Sofe?y Mosk for use over spectocles, or stondord sofety glosses.
WEAR PROPER APPAREI
No loose clolhing or iewelry to get cought in moving portr.
Rubber gloves ond footweqr ore recommended when working
ouldoors.
USE SAFETY GIASSES
with mosl tools. Also {oce or dusl mosk if cutting operotion
is dusiy.
DON'T ABUSE CORD
Never corry tool by cord or yonk il lo disconnect from
receptocle. Keep cord from heot, oil ond shorp edges.
SECURE WORK
Use clomps or o vise to hold work. l/s sofer thon usin
your hond ond il frees borh honds to operote iool.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing ond bslonce ot oll timer.
MAINTAIN TOOIS WITH CARE
Keep lools shorp ol qll times, ond cleon for best ond cqfert
pe#ormonce. Follow insiructions for lubricoting ond chonging
occesso/ies.
DISCONNECT TOOTS
When nol in use, before servicing; when chonging occes.
sories such os blodes, bils. cutters, etc.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form hobit of checking to see thot keys ond odiusting
wrenches ore removed lrom lool before turning it on.
AVOID ACCIDENTAT STARTING
Don't corry plugged-in tool with finger on rwilch.
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Bumper washers lncluded i-n the package with your
chucli musb be placed on the splndle above the
chuck before screwing the chuck onto the spindle
(see drawlng). If these washers are not in
p1ace, the strindle will bind and the up-thrust
meehanlsm can receive too much shock when the
spindle is allowed tq r?snaptt uP
SPINDTE
BEAR ING
BUMPER
WASH ERS HEADSTOCK
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4359 ARM
58" BELT
29" BELT
2" PULLEY
4" PULLEY
3 STEP PULLEY
A386
38907
G OR,DER & PACKING STIP FROM AMERICAN MACHINE & TOOL CO., ROYERSFORD, PA.19468