AXMINSTER WORKSHOP AW285PD User manual

Pillar Drills
User manual
AW285PD
AW315PD
AW220RD AW680RD
AW220RD Code 107692
AW315PD Code 107691
AW285PD Code 107690
AW680RD Code 107693
Original Instructions
AT: 10/02/2022
BOOK VERSION: 04

INDEX OF CONTENTS
2
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Eye protection
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn
Cert No: Drill Press
Axminster Tool Centre Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminstertools.com
Type Pillar Dills
Model AW285PD, AW315PD,
AW220RD, AW680RD conforms to the machinery example
for which the EC Type-Examination Certificate No AE 50397160, AE 50397197
has been issued by Laizhou Planet Machinery Co., Ltd.
at:Yutai West Street Laizhou 261400 Shandong China (Mainland)
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
2006/95/EC
EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55014-1:2006+A1+A2
EN 55014-2:1997+A1+A2
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 09/01/2018
EU Declaration of Conformity 03
What’s Included 04-05-06
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines 07
General Safety Instructions for Drilling Machines 07
Specification 08
Assembly 09-10-11-12-13
Illustration and Parts Description 14-15-16-17
Changing the Speed 18
Removing Keyless Chuck 19
Maintenance 20
Speed Select Tables 21
Drill Speed Material Table 22
Troubleshooting 23
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 24-25-26-27-28-29-31
Wiring Diagram 32
Notes 33-34-35

WHAT’S INCLUDED
3
Quantity Item Part
1 Small Bench Pillar Drill A
Quantity Item Part
1 Bench Radial Drill C
Quantity Item Part
1 Medium Bench Pillar Drill B
Quantity Item Part
1 Floor Radial Drill D
Model Number AW285PD (ZQJ4113A)
Model Number AW220RD (ZQJ3116)
Model Number AW315PD (ZQJ4116Q)
Model Number AW680RD (ZQJ3116A)
ABC D
Box Containing:
1 Pillar for drill head complete with mounting
flange, rise and fall rack and retaining ring 1
1 Drill table with mounting flange 2 (107691 ONLY)
2a (107690 ONLY)
1 Drill table extension bracket arm 2b (107693 ONLY)
2c (107692 ONLY)
1 Extension bracket arm 2d (107692 and 107693 ONLY)
1 Drill table square 2e (107692 ONLY)
Drill table round 2f (107693 ONLY)
1 Base 3
1 Pillar drill head 4
1 Radial drill head with spacer block 4a (107692 and 107693 ONLY)
1 Drill guard assembly 5
3 Lever feed handles 6
1 Keyless chuck 7
1 Morse taper arbor for chuck assembly 8
1 Crank handle for table rise and fall mechanism 9
Lift and shift handle clamps for the rise and fall mechanism,
drill table and radial drill head column clamps 10
1 Morse taper drift 11
4 M8 x 20mm + washers 12 (107691 and 107692 ONLY)
4 M8 x 35mm +washers 12 (107693 ONLY)
3 M8 x 20mm + washers 12 (107690 ONLY)
2 Hex Keys 3-4mm 13
2 Table clamping threaded bolts washers and wing nuts 14 (107693 ONLY)

WHAT’S INCLUDED
4
1
2 3
4

WHAT’S INCLUDED
5
2b
2e
2d
2a
2f
4a
2c

WHAT’S INCLUDED
6
14
10
5
6
10
9
7 8
13
11
12

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILLING MACHINES
7
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES
1. DO NOT operate the machine without a preliminary
inspection.
2. CHECK that the speed is correct for the operation, and
upper drive belt cover is closed and fastened.
3. CHECK the drill bit is the correct size and type, is correctly
fitted and tightened in the chuck.
4. Make sure that the drillhead, the table bracket arm, the table
tilt and the table swivel clamps are all locked before any drilling.
5. DO NOT attempt to carry out any drilling operation on
material that has not been secured to the drill table, either by
vice or clamp.
6. Remove any tools (chuck key, spanners etc), that may have
been used in setting up operations and put them away.
7. Arrange the drilling operation so that the drill tip does not
come in contact with the table.
8. ALWAYS allow the drill to stop before removing drills or
swarf from around the job or the table.
9. NEVER remove ‘flying’swarf strands from the drill whilst it is
turning.
10. It is a good precaution to wear eye protection when drilling,
especially using small drills, or very hard material.
11. Avoid wearing gloves when operating a drill press.
12. After the job is completed, remove all tool accessories,
check that drill bits are still sharp and re-use able.
13. Clean the machine thoroughly, including removing coolant
cutting compound.
14. Lightly coat all metal surfaces with a light oil.
15. Disconnect the machine from the supply. Secure the cable/
plug clear of the floor.
The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain
your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp UK 3 pin plug,
fitted with 13 amp fuse.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensuree that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably qualified person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the
cable.
•Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the correct
speed and function set.
•Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
•Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc.Wear ear defenders at all times.
•If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent it
being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.
•Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches.
•Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear etc.
•If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
•Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
•Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be
volatile gases.
•Check cutters are correct type and size, are undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on the
machine.
•OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS
PRACTICAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.

SPECIFICATION
8
Code 107692
Model AW220RD
Rating Workshop
Power 550W 50Hz (230V 1ph)
Speed Range (5) 500-2,450 rpm
Swing 840 mm
Chuck Cap/Type 3-16 mm Keyless
Throat 420 mm
Taper 2 MT
Chuck Travel 80 mm
Horizontal Arm Travel 320 mm
Diameter of Column 60 mm
Max Chuck to Table 220 mm
Max Chuck to Base 375 mm
Table Tilt -45˚ to +45˚
Base Size 215 x 340 mm
Quill Diameter 40 mm
Table Size 230 x 210 mm
Overall L x W x H 840 x 320 x 790 mm
Weight 37 kg
Code 107690
Model AW285PD
Rating Workshop
Power 350W 50Hz (230V 1ph)
Speed Range (5) 600 - 2,500 rpm
Swing 210 mm
Chuck Size 1-13 mm Keyless
Chuck Travel 50 mm
Diameter of Column 46 mm
Max Chuck to Table 285 mm
Max Chuck to Base 380 mm
Table Tilt -45˚ to +45˚
Base Size 285 x 185 mm
Collar Diameter 40 mm
Quill Diameter 45 mm
Table Size 165 x 165 mm
Overall L x W x H 500 x 280 x 735 mm
Weight 26 kg
Code 107691
Model AW315PD
Rating Workshop
Power 550W 50Hz (230V 1ph)
Speed Range (12) 210-2,580rpm
Swing 254mm
Chuck Cap/Type 1-16 mm Keyless
Throat 127 mm
Taper 2 MT
Chuck Travel 60 mm
Diameter of Column 60 mm
Collar Diameter 60 mm
Max Chuck to Table 315 mm
Max Chuck to Base 430 mm
Table Tilt -45˚ to +45˚
Base Size 340 x 210 mm
Quill Diameter 40 mm
Table Size 240 x 240 mm
Overall L x W x H 530 x 280 x 840 mm
Weight 37 kg
Code 107693
Model AW680RD
Rating Workshop
Power 550W 50Hz (230V 1ph)
Speed Range (5) 500-2,450 rpm
Swing 840 mm
ChuckCap/Type 3-16 mm Keyless
Throat 420 mm
Taper 2 MT
Chuck Travel 80 mm
Horizontal Arm Travel 320 mm
Diameter of Column 70 mm
Max Chuck to Table 680 mm
Max Chuck to Base 1,180 mm
Table Tilt -45˚ to +45˚
Base Size 450 x 270 mm
Quill Diameter 40 mm
Table Size 310 mm diameter
Overall L x W x H 820 x 320 x 1,630 mm
Weight 61 kg

ASSEMBLY
9
PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE PACKAGING RESPONSIBLY;
MUCH OF THE MATERIAL IS RECYCLABLE
The machine and its accessories arrive coated with heavy
corrosion preventative grease and wax paper or plastic
wrapping.These will need to be cleaned from the machine,
its components and accessories prior to it being set up and
commissioned. Use water soluble degreaser to remove. Be
warned, it will stain if you splash clothing etc. After cleaning,
lightly coat exposed metal.
WARNING! WEAR OVERALLS AND EYE PROTECTION!
surfaces of the machine with a thin layer of light machine oil.
N.B If you used water soluble de greaser make sure you apply
this thin film swiftly.
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new
machine; as well as the installation procedure, there are
daily and periodic maintenance recommendations to help
you keep your machine in good condition and prolong life.
Keep this instruction manual accessible for others who may
also be required to use the machine.
Having unpacked your machine and accessories, check the
contents against the equipment list ”What’s Included”, if there
are any discrepancies, please contact Axminster Tool Centre
using the guide on our website.
Please read through the section entitled Illustration and
parts description, to identify the parts easily.
WARNING! THE DRILL HEAD IS A HEAVY PIECE OF
MACHINERY,YOU ARE ADVISED TO HAVE HELP TO
LIFT IT CLEAR OF THE BOX AND TO FIT.
1. Place the base (3) on the bench or floor and place the
mounting flange of the column (1) onto the seating flange of
the base, align the holes. Use the four Hex bolts and secure the
column to the base, see fig 1. Loosen the grub screw holding
the chamfered retaining collar on the column with the supplied
Hex key, place it and the rise and fall rack assembly aside,
see fig 2.
Fig 01
Fig 02
2. Take the drill table mounting bracket arm (2,2a,2b,2c) and
twist the worm drive shaft with your fingers so that the whole
shaft protrudes from the casting and the worm gear
itself is clear of the square recess in the main body of the
casting (see fig 3). Fig 03-04
3. Pick up the rise and fall gear rack,
identify the top and the bottom, (the
rack gearing is cut asymmetrically, with
the gear cut extending closer to the bottom), make sure you
have the rack the right way up, as it will allow you to drive the
drill table up and down over its full range, see fig 5.
Fig 05
4. Fit the rise and fall rack into the square recess in the
mounting body casting, ensure that it is engaged with the
pinion, see figs 6 and lower the combined mechanism over the
column (1). Allow it to slide down the column until the rise and
fall rack is located in the cup chamfer in the top of the mount-
ing flange, see figs 7. Replace the cup chamfered retaining
3
1
Worm gear
Pinion
Top of rack
Worm gear shaft
Continues Over....

ASSEMBLY
10
collar over the column and slide it down onto the top of the
rack. Lock it in place with the grub screw, ensuring that it has
captured the upper end of the rack securely, but not too tight
that the rack cannot be swivelled around the pillar see fig 8 .
Fig 06-07
Fig 08
5. Locate and fit the crank handle (9) to the shaft, ensuring that
you tighten the grub screw onto the machined flat on the shaft,
this will keep the worm gear in position, see figs 9-10.
Fig 09
6. Check that the bracket can be driven up and down the
column and can swivel around the pillar. Locate the lift and shift
clamping handle (10) and screw it into the threaded hole to the
rear of the mounting bracket arm (2) and tighten, see fig 11.
Check it has ‘pinched’ up on the column and the bracket is
immobile; both in its up and down travel and swivel movement.
Fig 11
7. Slot the drill table (2e or 2f) into the machined hole to the
front of the mounting arm (2b and 2c) and screw a lift and shift
clamping handle (10) into to the threaded hole beneath the
table and tighten, see figs 12-13. Check it has ‘pinched’ up on
the drill table spigot and the drill table is immobile.
Radial Standing Drill Only
Fig 12-13-14
Rise and fall rack
cup chamfer
Machined flat
9
10
2f
2e

ASSEMBLY
11
Note: On the two radial drills fit the extension arm (2d)
into the mounting arm (2b and 2c) then the tables, see figs
14-15-16.
Fig 15-16
1. Ensure that the two hex socket grub screws that lock the
head in place on the column are withdrawn and will not foul
the column (1) when the head is fitted, see fig 17. Put the lower
assembly (you have just been working on) in the designated
position, make sure it is stable and lift the drillhead (4) over the
column (1) and let it drop into place, see fig 18. Set the drill head
approximately fore and aft and lock in position using the two
cap head grub screws mentioned earlier, see fig 19. Check that
the drillhead is immobile. Everything on the drilling machine is
now secured.
Mounting the Drill Head
Fig 17-18-19
2. Lay the drill head on its side, locate the column
spacer block and insert it into machined recess inside the base
of the drill head, see fig 20. Lift the drill head onto the column
as described above and secure using a lift and shift handle (10),
see figs 21. Fig 20
Radial Pillar Drill Head Only
10
2d
10
Grub screw
4
Spacer block
Continues Over....

ASSEMBLY
12
NOTE: Make sure the spacer block does not come out when
lifting the drill head onto the column!
Fig 21
Fig 22
3. Locate another lift and shift handle (10) and screw it into the
threaded hole for the Horizontal clamp assembly, see fig 22.
4. Open the pulley cover and check to see if the belt has been
tensioned. If not, loosen the two motor yoke locks and push the
motor back to tension the belt, see fig 23-24-25. For the floor
standing pillar drill head, move the tensioning lever back then
re-tighten the motor yoke locks to lock the motor in place, see
fig 25-26.
Fig 23-24
Fig 25-26
1-13mm Keyless Chuck AW285PD Only
3-16mm Keyless Chuck
Locate the chuck (7) and insert up over the morse taper arbor,
using a high faced mallet, lightly tap home.
Locate the morse taper arbor (8), insert the arbor into the
keyless chuck (7) then slot the assembly up into the quill.
Using a high faced mallet, lightly tap home, see fig 27-28.
Fig 27-28
10
10
Motor yoke clamp
Motor yoke clamp
Tensioning lever
8
7

ASSEMBLY
13
Drill Guard
Locate the drill guard assembly (5), loosen the Phillips screw
and nut to the rear of the guard, see fig 29 insert the assembly
up over the lower bearing flange of the quill until the assembly
is up against the drill casting, re-tighten the screw and nut to
lock the guard assembly in place, see fig 30.
Fig 29-30
Lever Feed Handles
Locate the three lever feed handles (6) and screw them into the
threaded holes on the depth stop ring, see fig 31-32.
Fig 31-32
A B
DE
Model Letter
AW285PD A
AW315PD B
AW220RD C
AW680RD D
5
6
6

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
14
107690 Drive Pulley
107690 AW285PD 107691 AW315PD
107691 Drive Pulley
Pulley drive belt cover
Motor yoke locking knob
Motor
Belt cover securing screw
Lever feed handle
Retaining collar
Crank handle
Rise and fall rack
Mounting flange
Base casting
Micro switch
Drill table
Keyless chuck
Chuck guard
ON/OFF switch shroud
Drill column
Base casting ‘T’slot
Pillar drill securing holes

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
15
Depth stop clamp (A)
Depth scale (B), Depth scale pointer (C)
ON/OFF switch (A)
Emergency stop button (B)
Motor yoke clamp (A)
Table tilt locking bolt 90˚ Locking bolt Motor yoke clamp (A)
Drive belt tensioning lever (B)
Table tilt scale (A)
Table tilt pointer (B)
Depth stop assembly (A)
Depth stop scale (B), Depth stop nuts (C)
Pointer (D)
Quill rise and full return spring (A)
B
A
C
A
B
B
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
CD
B

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
16
Pulley drive belt cover
Horizontal column
Horizontal column lock
Vertical scale
Motor yoke locking knob
Motor
Lever feed handle
Retaining collar
Crank handle
Rise and fall rack
Mounting flange
Lift and shift handles
Base casting ‘T’slot
Base casting
Motor pulley
Pulley belt
Quill pulley
Pillar drill securing holes
Drill table
Extension arm Extension bracket arm
Keyless chuck
Chuck guard
ON/OFF switch shroud
Drill column
107693 AW680RD
107692 AW220RD
Micro switch

ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
17
Vertical scale (A)
Column pointer (B)
Horizontal column adjusting knob (A)
Horizontal column clamping handle (B), Motor yoke clamp (C)
Turn the horizontal adjusting knob
anti-clockwise to move the column forward
Turn the horizontal adjusting knob
clockwise to move the column back
Vertical locking pin
Loosen the horizontal column clamping handle (B).Pull out the vertical locking pin to
un-lock the drill head column. Rotate + or - to the appropriate angle using the tilt pointer on
the column then retighten the horizontal clamping handle to lock the head in position.
Table tilt scale (A)
Table tilt pointer (B)
B
A
B
A
C
BA

CHANGING THE SPEED
18
WARNING! DISCONNECT THE PILLAR DRILL FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!
Radial Drills
WARNING! TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS
WHEN REPOSITIONING THE BELT ON THE PULLEYS!
To release the tension, loosen the two motor yoke locks on
either side of drilll head, push the motor assembly up against
the drill head casting, thus releasing the tension on the pulleys,
see figs 33-34.
Refer to the (speed select table on page 21) and ascertain the
belt positions for speed required.
Fig 33-34
AW285PD Drive Pulley
AW315PD Drive Pulley
To release the tension, loosen the motor yoke tensioning locks,
push the motor up against the drillhead casting, thus releasing
the tension on the pulleys, see fig 35-36.
Fig 35-36
WARNING! TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS
WHEN REPOSITIONING THE BELT ON THE PULLEYS!
Turn the pulleys to check the belts move freely.Tension the
pulleys by pushing the motor assembly out and securing the
motor yoke butterfly knob to lock the motor assembly in
position. Lower the belt and pulley cover carefully, (remember
the micro switch).
RE-CONNECT THE SUPPLY AND SWITCH ON. CHECK
THE DRILL RUNS SMOOTHLY, NO HARD VIBRATION.
If all seems satisfactory, recommence drilling operations.
Motor yoke lock

REMOVING KEYLESS CHUCK
19
1. Lower the quill to its maximum depth by turning the lever
feed handle. While holding the handle turn the depth scale ring
(A) fully round and then tighten the butterfly depth stop clamp
(B) to lock the quill in position, see fig 37.
Fig 37
2. Place a piece of timber on the drill table to prevent the chuck
from being damaged.
3.While holding the handle in place turn the chuck to line up
the morse taper arbor in the quill’s machined slot, see fig 38.
Insert the morse taper drift (11) in the quill’s slot, thus pushing
the morse taper down and releasing the chuck, see fig 39-40.
Fig 38-39-40
Morse taper arbor
Depth scale ring
Quill slot
11

MAINTENANCE
20
Excessive dust in the motor can cause heat to develop.
Every effort should be made to prevent foreign material
from entering the motor.
Where you may find accumulations of dust, dirt or waste,
a visual inspection should be made at frequent intervals.
Accumulations of dry dust can usually be blown out.
Caution:To avoid eye injury or adverse reaction to dust,
high pressure hoses should not be used especially in
poorly ventilated areas.
After cleaning apply a light coat of machine oil on the quill
and chuck.
If the machine is going to stand idle for any length of time, a
light coat of spray or machine oil over the column and table
will prevent rusting. Place a dust sheet over the drill.
WARNING! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!
Cleaning
WARNING! DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IF THE
POWER CABLE HAS BECOME DAMAGED
Electric
If any servicing (other than the cleaning above) becomes
necessary, the unit should be returned to Axminster Tool Centre
for repair by one of our qualified electricians. Contact our
customer sales department for further assisance on:
Call: 03332 406406
([phone])
Email: [email protected]
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPED TO REPAIR IT
YOURSELF CONTACT OUR TECHNICAL SALES TEAM
FOR ASSISTANCE!
Motor speed
The speed of the motor cannot be regulated or changed - no
adjustment is necessary.
Oil Points