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OPERATION.
1 . Insert the drill bit into the jaws of the chuck by approx 1", ensuring that the jaws do
not touch the flutes of the drill. Before tightening the chuck, ensure that the drill is
centred within the jaws.
2. Ensure the table height and position is set so that drill travel is sufficient for the job in hand.
3. Ensure the work is securely clamped, or held in a drill vice, bolted to the table. Never
hold it with bare hands. Severe personal injury may be caused if the workpiece is
whipped out of the operator’s hand, and, damage to the machine incurred if the
work strikes the column.
If the piece is of irregular shape and cannot be laid flat on the table, it should be
securely blocked and clamped.
Any tilting, twisting or shifting, results not only in a
rough hole, but also increases drill breakage.
4. For small workpieces, that cannot be clamped to
the table, use a Drill Press Vice. The vice must be
clamped or bolted to the table.
5. When drilling completely through wood, always
position a piece of scrap wood between the
workpiece and the table to prevent splintering on
the underside of the workpiece as the drill breaks
through. The scrap piece of wood must make
contact with the left side of the column as shown in
Fig 12. In addition, set the depth of drill travel so
that the drill cannot possibly come into contact
with the table, or, align the table so that the hole in
its’ centre is directly in line with the drill bit.
6. When completely satisfied that the setup is sound, lower the Chuck Guard into
place, and switch the machine ON, by raising the switch cover, as shown in fig. 13,
and pushing the GREEN ‘I’ button.
To switch OFF, hit the switch cover, which will push
the RED ‘O’ button, turning the machine OFF.
NOTE:
a. As a safety feature, the ON/OFF switch is a No Volt
Release type. Therefore, if the power is interrupted
whilst the machine is switched ON, it will not
automatically start when the power is restored.
b. A Micro switch is provided within the Pulley Cover,
which prevents the machine from operating unless
the Pulley Cover is firmly closed.
c. A light is also provided which is built into the head, the
bulb is accessible behind the main spindle.
The lightswitch is located on the front panel, directly
below the ON/OFF switch.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
CAUTION:
Before changing or checking the bulb, ALWAYS disconnect the
machine from the mains supply.