Makita TB131 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DRILL PRESS
MODEL TB131
220V~240V

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
location, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors shouId be kept safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Common eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
14. DISCONNECT TOO LS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades.
15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury
tc persons.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF Don't leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
SAFETY RULES
1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
2. Do not modify the plug provided it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrican.
3. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with
or without yellow stripe is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement
of the electric cord or plug is necessary. do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
4. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one
illustrated in sketch A. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
sketch A. A temporary adapter. which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketchers B
and C, may be used to connect his plug to a 1-pole receptable as shown in sketch B if a
properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-
colored rigid ear, lug, etc. extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlex box.
Note: The type of electrical plug and receptacle differs from country to country.
Caution: In Canada only the grounding shown in figure (A) is acceptable. The extension
cords should be CSA certified S.J.T. type or something better.
GROUNDING
Grounding Pin
(A)
Cover Of Grounded
Outlet Box
(B)
Grounding Means
Adapter
(C)
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Special Safety Rules For Drill press:
1. Caution: This drill press is intended for use only with drill bits. The use of other
accessories may be hazardous.
2. Correct drilling speeds: Factors which determine the best speed to use in any drill
press operation are: Kind of material being worked, size of hole, type of drill or other
cutter, and quality of cut desired. The smaller the drill, the greater the required RPM. In
soft materials, the speed should be higher than for hard metals.
3. Drilling in metal: Use clamps to hold the work when drilling in metal. The work should
never be held in the bare hand; the flutes of the drill may seize the work at any time,
especially when breaking through the stock. If the piece is whirled out of the operator's
hand, he may be injured, in any case. the drill will be broken when the work strikes the
column.
4. The work must be clamped firmly while drilling: Any tilting, twisting, or shifting results
not only in a rough hole, but also increases drill breakage. For flat work, lay the piece
on a wooden base and clamp it firmly down against the table to prevent it from turning.
If the piece is of irregular shape and cannot be laid flat on the table, it should be
securely blocked and clamped.
5. The chuck shall be securely fastened to the spindle and so that it can't separate from
spindle.
6. Remove key from chuck after adjustment.
7. The tool is to be disconnected from the power supply while the motor is being
mounted, connected, or reconnected.
8. Secure the tool to the supporting structure if, during normal operation there is any
tendency for the tool to tip over, slide, or walk on the supporting surface.
9. The set screws of head frame should be screwed tightly before using this machine.
10. Connect to a supply circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
11. Fasten base to floor or worktable before using the drill press.
A) Apply less pressure
B) Check belt tension
C) Tighten drill with key
D) Change speed
A) Refer to speed chart
B) Clean drill
C) Check sharpness & taper
D) Use lubrication while drilling
E) Apply less pressure
A) Lubricate with light oil
B) Straighten rack
C) Loosen clamp
A) Excessive pressure on feed handle
B) Loose belt
C) Loose drill
D) Speed too fast
A) Incorrect speed slow down RPM
B) Chips are not discharging
C) Dull drill or not cut properly for
material
D) Needs lubrication
E) Feed pressure wrong
A) Needs lubrication
B) Bent rack
C) Table lock tightened
Drill binds
in workpiece
Drill burns
or smokes
Table difficult
to raise
MAINTENANCE
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the motor.
A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table and column will help to keep the
surfaces clean.
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way. have it replaced immediately.
Lubrication
All of the BALL BEARINGS are packed with grease at the factory. The require no further
Iubrication.
Periodically lubricate the gear and rack table elevation mechanism. the SPLINES
(grooves) in the spindle and the RACK (teeth on the quill).
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Vise for drill press
Accessories
．Chuck Key ．Hex Wrench
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Pulley Case
Rod Lock Knob
Motor
Handle
Column
Clamp Bolt
Base
Chuck
Work Table
Knob
Switch
Depth Pointer
Depth Shaft
4. Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE
Noisy operation
Excessive
drill wobble
Motor won't
start
PROBABLE CAUSE
A) Incorrect belt tension
B) Dry spindle
C) Loose pulley
D) Loose belt
E) Bad bearing
A) Loose chuck
B) Worn spindle shaft or bearing
C) Bad chuck
A) Power supply
B) Motor connection
C) Switch connections
D) Motor windings burned
E) Bad switch
REMEDY
A) Adjust tension
B) Remove spindle/quill assembly-
lubricate
C) Tighten pulley
D) Adjust belt tension
E) Replace bearing
A) Tighten by pressing chuck down
against table
B) Replace spindle shaft or bearing
C) Replace chuck
A) Check power cord
B) Check motor connections
C) Check switch connections
D) Replace motor
E) Replace switch
1. Installing Drills
Insert drill into chuck jaws about 1" (25.4mm)
long. When using a small drill does not insert it
so far that the jaws touch the arbor of the drill.
Make sure that the drill is centered in the chuck
before tightening the chuck with the key. Fig.
13.
2. Positioning Workpiece
Always place a piece of wood (or plywood...)
on the table. This will prevent "splintering" or
making a heavy hurs on the underside of the
workpiece as the drill breaks through. The
wood must contact the left side of the column.
Fig. 14
3. Using Vise
For small workpiece that cannot be clamped to
the table, use a drill press vise not included.
The vise must be clamped or bolted to the
table.
OPERATION & TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Fig 13
Fig 14
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1. Assembly the Column
Place column assembly on base and align
holes in column support with holes in base.
Secure the column with the three bolts and
washers provided. Fig. 1.
2. Install Table
Slide the table onto the column and lock with
bolt. Fig. 2.
3. Attach Head to Column
Carefully put the head assembly over
column and slide it onto column into
position. Align head frame with table and
base.
Fix set screws in right side of head to lock
head into position then tighten with allen
wrench. Fig. 3.
4. Install the Feeding Handles
Screw knob on each feeding handle, install
them into hub of pinion shaft. Fig. 4.
5. Attach the Chuck
Slide working table up about 1" (25.4mm)
from the tip of spindle.
Open chuck jaws completely by turning
attached chuck key counter clockwise to the
end.
Put a piece of scrap wood on the table to
protect chuck nose.
Pull feeding handle down pressing the
chuck against the scrap wood until chuck is
forced on the spindle. Fig. 5.
Fig. 6.
6. Install knob and screw of upper pulley
ASSEMBLY
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 5Fig 6
Pulley Case
Knob and Screw
5. Quill Spring Adjustment
1. Move the stop nuts to lowest position
and lock in place with wrench to prevent
quill dropping while tensioning spring.
2. Place screwdriver in lower front notch (A) of
spring cap (B) and hold it in place while
loosening and removing nuts.
3. Carefully turn screwdriver counter clock-
wise and engage next notch. Fig. 12.
4. Tighten inner nut (C) with wrench. Do not
overtighten as this will restrict quill remove-
ment.
5. Move stop nuts to uppest position and
check tension while turning feed handle. If
there Is not enough tension on spring,
repeat steps 2-4.
6. Check quill while feeding to be smooth and
unrestricted movement. If movement is too
tight, slightly loosen nuts until unrestricted.
Fig 12
A
B
C
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Speed Adjustment
l. Open the pulley caـse aـnd loosـen tـhe bـelt
tension lock handle.
2. Choose speed for drilling operation and
move belt to correct position for desired
speed.
3. Push motor backward until moderate belt
tension is acquired. Lock handle again.
4. Belt tension Adjustment
For proper belt tension: Use 10 lbs pres-
sure or hand pressure on the belt as
shown below. The distance is 1/2"
(13mm) +10%.
Position
of Belt
Speed
per minutes
Suitable Drill
(estimate)
When Using
For Metal
V Belt
Pulley
Knob Adjusting Rod.
Motor
Pulley Case
Rod Lock Knob
12345
50 Hz－570
60 Hz－690
50 Hz－890
60 Hz－1,070
50 Hz－1,300
60 Hz－1,560
50 Hz－1,900
60 Hz－2,280
50 Hz－2,670
60 Hz－3,200
10, 11, 12, 13 mm 6, 7, 8, 9 mm 4.5 mm 3 mm
1. Table Adjustment
A. Height Adjustment:
To adjust up or down. loosen the clamp bolt
then adjust the table to desired position, then
tighten clamp bolt securely. Fig. 7.
B. Tilting Adjustment:
Loosen work table bolt adjust to desired angle
and retighten. Fig. 8.
C. Swing 360°
Loosen clamp bolt then swling table to appro-
priate position and retighten clamp bolt. Fig. 9.
2. Feed Depth Adjustment
Lower spindle assembly to desired depth and
spin down nut. If nut moves due to vibration,
spin down the 2nd nut and lock in position by
holding the lower nut and tighten upper nut.
Fig. 10.
Fig 8
Fig 9
Fig 10
ADJUSTMENT
Bolt
5 6