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injury, the user must read and under-
stand the operator's manual before
using this product.

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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents .......................................... 2
Safety Instructions For Drill Press ................. 2
Safety Symbols .......................................... 2
Before Using The Drill Press ..................... 3
When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press .... 3
Before Each Use ........................................... 4
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
Press To Reduce The Risk of Serious Injury
From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces . 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears ........................................................ 6
Glossary of Terms ......................................... 7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ........................................... 7
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........ 8
Motor Safety Protection .............................. 9
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............. 10
Tools Needed ........................................... 10
Unpacking ................................................. 10
List of Loose Parts .................................... 11
Loose Parts in Box and Bag ..................... 11
Location and Function of Controls ............... 12
Assembly ..................................................... 13
Assembly of Base/Column ........................ 13
Installing The Table .................................. 14
Installing the Storage Tray ........................ 14
Installing the Head .................................... 15
Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment .. 16
Tensioning Belt ......................................... 17
Installing Feed Handles ............................ 17
Installing the Drill Chuck ........................... 17
Installing Light Bulb ................................... 19
Section Page
Adjusting the Table Square To Head ........ 19
Bevel Scale ............................................... 19
Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left
Hand Operation ...................................... 20
Quill Return Spring ................................... 22
Adjusting Belt Latch Guard........................ 23
Getting To Know Your Drill Press ................ 24
Spindle Speed in R.P.M. ........................... 25
Drilling to a Specific Depth ........................ 27
Another Way - Depth Scale ...................... 27
Locking Chuck at Desired Depth .............. 28
Removing Chuck and Arbor ...................... 28
Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press
Operation ................................................ 29
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears ...................................................... 29
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
Press To Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury
From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces 30
Basic Drill Press Operation ......................... 30
Installing Drills ........................................... 30
Positioning Table and Workpiece ............. 31
Tilting Table .............................................. 32
Hole Location ............................................ 32
Feeding ..................................................... 32
Maintenance ................................................ 33
Lubrication ................................................ 33
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 33
Troubleshooting ........................................... 33
Repair Parts ................................................ 35
Safety Instructions For Drill Press
Safety Symbols
DANGER: indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices that
may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or
instructions vital to the operation or
maintenance of the equipment.
Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, in-
cluding Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
WARNING:

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Before Using The Drill Press
WARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activi-
ties contains chemicals known (to the
State of California) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-bases paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry prod-
ucts, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures var-
ies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause serious,
permanent injury, do not plug the drill
press in until the following steps have
been satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align drill
press (See “Assembly” section).
• Learn the use and function of the ON-
OFF switch. (See “Getting to Know
Your Drill Press” section).
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce-
dures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for
this drill press (See “Maintenance”
section).
•Find and read all the warning labels
found on the drill press (shown
below).
When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous
Environment.
• Use the drill press in a dry, indoor
place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
•Use recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected drill press movement.
If there is any tendency of the drill press
to tilt or move during any use, bolt it to
the floor. Make sure and leave ade-
quate room to fully open the belt guard.
If the workpiece is too large to easily
support with one hand, provide an aux-
iliary support.
• To reduce the risk of injury from elec-
trical shock, make sure your fingers
do not touch the plug’s metal prongs
when plugging in or unplugging the
drill press.

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Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued)
•Never Stand On Tool. Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
Do not store anything above or near
the tool where anyone might stand
on the tool to reach them.
Before Each Use
Inspect your drill press.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the drill press, and
remove the switch key before rais-
ing the guard, changing the cutting
tool, changing the setup, or adjust-
ing anything. Make sure switch is in
OFF position before plugging in.
• Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, drill press stabil-
ity, and any other conditions that
may affect the way the drill press
works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken
in any way, or any electrical part
does not work properly, turn the drill
press off and unplug the drill press.
• Replace damaged or missing parts
before using the drill press again.
• Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches. Form a habit of checking
for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turn-
ing drill press on.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and no parts have excessive
play.
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce
The Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work
Pieces
• When cutting large diameter holes:
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the
table. Otherwise the cutting tool
may grab and spin it at high speed.
- Use only one piece, cup-type, hole
cutters.
-Do not use fly cutters or multi-part
hole cutters as they can come
apart or become unbalanced in
use.
- Keep speed below 1500 R.P.M.
• Drum sanders must never be oper-
ated on this drill press at a speed
greater than 1800 R.P.M.
• Do not install or use any drill that
exceeds 7” in length or extends 6”
below the chuck jaws. They can
suddenly bend outward or break.
• Do not use wire wheels, router bits,
shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or
rotary planers on this drill press.
Thrown Workpiece
• Thrown Workpiece is the grabbing
of the workpiece by the rotating
tool. The workpiece can be thrown
at a very high speed in the direc-
tion of rotation. This Can Cause
Serious Injury. To reduce the pos-
sibility of injury from thrown work:
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the
table whenever possible.
- Buffing or sanding wheels or
drums should be contacted on the
side moving away from you, not
the side moving toward you.
- Use only recommended accesso-
ries and follow the instructions
supplied with the accessory.

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This drill press has 12 speeds as
listed below:
300 RPM 1100 RPM
400 RPM 1600 RPM
450 RPM 1700 RPM
600 RPM 1900 RPM
650 RPM 2600 RPM
700 RPM 3100 RPM
See inside of guard for specific place-
ment of belt on pulleys.
Think Safety
WARNING: Do not allow famil-
iarity (gained from frequent use of
your drill press) to become com-
monplace. Always remember that a
careless fraction of a second is suf-
ficient to inflict severe injury.
Plan Your Work
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do.
• If any part of your drill press is miss-
ing, malfunctioning, has been dam-
aged or broken...such as the motor
switch, or other operating control, a
safety device or the power cord, turn
the drill press off and unplug it until
the particular part is properly
repaired or replaced.
• Never place your fingers in a posi-
tion where they could contact the
drill or other cutting tool if the work-
piece should unexpectedly shift or
your hand should slip.
• Keep guards in place and in working
order.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
parts thrown by the spring, follow
instructions exactly as given and
shown in adjusting spring tension of
quill.
• To prevent the workpiece from being
torn from your hands, spinning of
the tool, shattering the tool or being
thrown, always properly support
your work so it won’t shift or bind on
the tool:
- Always position backup material
(use beneath the workpiece) to
contact the left side of the column.
- Whenever possible, position the
workpiece to contact the left side of
the column - If it is too short or the
table is tilted, clamp solidly to the
table. Use table slots or clamping
ledge around the outside edge of
the table.
- When using a drill press vise,
always fasten it to a table.
- Never do any work “Freehand”
(hand holding workpiece rather
than supporting it on the table),
except when polishing.
- Securely lock head to column,
table support to column and table
to table support before operating
drill press.
- Never move the head or table
while the tool is running.
- Before starting the operation, jog
the motor switch to make sure the
drill or other cutting tool does not
wobble or cause vibration.
- If a workpiece overhangs the table
such that it will fall or tip if not held,
clamp it to the table or provide aux-
iliary support.
- Use fixtures for unusual operations
to adequately hold, guide and posi-
tion workpiece.

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Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued)
- Use the spindle speed recom-
mended for the specific operation
and workpiece material - check the
inside of the belt guard for drilling
information; for accessories, refer
to the instructions provided with
the accessories.
• Never climb on the drill press table,
it could break or pull the entire drill
press down on you.
• Turn the motor switch off and put
away the switch key when leaving
the drill press.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
thrown work or tool contact, do not
perform layout, assembly or setup
work on the table while the cutting
tool is rotating.
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Dress for safety
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
drill press for hours at a time.
• Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles, not glasses
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in
Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on
package. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses.
They are not safety glasses. Safety
goggles are available at many local
retail stores. Glasses or goggles not
in compliance with ANSI or CSA
could seriously hurt you when they
break.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting.
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before
plugging drill press into a power out-
let.
WARNING: Don't allow familiar-
ity (gained from frequent use of
your drill press) to cause a careless
mistake. Always remember that a
careless fraction of a second is
enough to cause a severe injury.
Keep Children Away
• Keep all visitors a safe distance
from the drill press.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of
the drill press and workpiece.
Before Leaving The Drill Press
• Turn the drill press off.
• Wait for tool bit to stop spinning.
• Unplug the drill press.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Disconnect master
switches. Remove the yellow switch
key. Store it away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool.

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Glossary of Terms
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is
being performed.
Drill Bit or Drill
The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.
Backup Material
A piece of wood placed between the
workpiece and table...it prevents wood in
the workpiece from splintering when the
drill passes through the backside of the
workpice...also prevents drilling into the
table top.
Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spin-
ning object in one minute.
Spindle Speed
The R.P.M. of the spindle.
Backlash
The amount of handle movement or play
between adjacent moving parts.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of electrical hazards, fire hazards or
damage to the tool, use proper cir-
cuit protection. Your tool is wired at
the factory for operation using the
voltage shown. Connect tool to a
power line with the appropriate volt-
age and a 15-amp branch circuit.
Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse
or circuit breaker. To reduce the risk
of shock or fire, if power cord is
worn or cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.
The A-C motor used on this tool is a
totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), induc-
tion nonreversible type, having the follow-
ing specifications:
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing. Servicing
should be performed by a quali-
fied service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor
is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor
residential use only.
WARNING: Do not permit fin-
gers to touch the terminals of plug
when installing or removing the
plug to or from the outlet.
Rated H.P 1/2
Voltage 110-120
Amperes 8.0
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
RPM 1700
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise
MEANING
SYMBOL
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
(continued)
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool
Information
NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool
may not fit into the outlet you are planning
to use. Your local electrical code may
require slightly different power cord plug
connections. If these differences exist
refer to and make the proper adjustments
per your local code before your tool is
plugged in and turned on.
In the event of a malfunction or break-
down, 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, as shown. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment 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.
If the grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if you are in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly
grounded check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel.
WARNING: If not properly
grounded, this tool can cause an
electrical shock, particularly when
used in damp locations, in proximity
to plumbing, or outdoors. If an elec-
trical shock occurs there is the
potential of a secondary hazard,
such as your hands to hit the cut-
ting tool.
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
3-Prong Outlet

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Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage,
this motor should be blown out or vacu-
umed frequently to keep sawdust from
interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1. Connect this tool to a power source
with the appropriate voltage for your
model and a 15-amp branch circuit
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can
damage the motor.
2. If the motor won't start, turn the switch
off immediately and unplug the tool.
Check the quill to make sure it turns
freely. If the quill is free, try to start the
motor again. If the motor still does not
start, refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting
Chart."
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers
may trip frequently if:
a. Motor Is Overloaded - Overloading
can occur if you feed too rapidly or
make too many start/stops in a short
time.
b. Line voltages should not be more than
10% above or below the nameplate
voltage. For heavy loads, however, the
voltage at motor terminals must equal
the voltage specified for your model.
c. Improper or dull drill bit is used.
4. Most motor troubles may be traced to
loose or incorrect connections, overload,
low voltage (such as small size wire in
the supply circuit) or to overly long sup-
ply circuit wire. Always check the con-
nections, the load and the supply circuit
whenever motor doesn't work well.
Check wire sizes and length with the
Wire Size Chart shown.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension
cord is used and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. To keep this to a min-
imum and to prevent overheating and
motor burnout, use the table at right to
determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-
pole receptacles which accept the tools
plug.
Extension Cord
Length
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
0-25
25-50
16
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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Unpacking
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete, and you have read and
understood the safety and operat-
ing instructions.
The Drill Press is shipped complete in one
box.
1. Separate all “loose parts” from packing
materials and check each item with
illustration and “Table of Loose Parts.”
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, if any parts are missing, do
not attempt to assemble the drill
press, plug in the power cord, or
turn the switch on until the missing
parts are obtained and installed
correctly.
2. Remove the protective oil that is applied
to the table and column. Use any ordi-
nary household type grease and spot
remover.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or toxic reaction, never use gas-
oline, naptha or similar highly vola-
tile solvents to remove protective
oil.
3. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table
and column to prevent rust. Wipe all
parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth.
NOTE: Make certain all items are
accounted for before discarding any pack-
ing material.
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S
quare
M
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rue
Draw Light
Line on Board
Along this Edge
Straight Edge of
Board 3/4" Thick
This Edge Must be
Perfectly Straight
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position
Medium Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Combination Square
Framing
Square

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List of Loose Parts
Item Description Qty.
A Head Asm. ....................................... 1
B Table................................................. 1
C Column Support Assembly............... 1
D Base ................................................. 1
E Bag Chuck........................................ 1
F Bag of Loose Parts ..(Quantity varies)
G Operator’s Manual ........................... 1
H Key Switch, Feed Handle, Wrench...1
I Belts ................................................. 2
J Idler Pulley ....................................... 1
Loose Parts
B
D
E
G
F
C
IJ
A
M5 Hex “L” Wrench (1)
M3 Hex “L” Wrench (1)
M10 x 1.5-40 Long
Hex Head Bolt (4)
M24 Hex Box Wrench (1)
M10 x 1.5-12 Long
Hex Socket Set Screw (2)
Crank
Support Lock
Feed Handle (3)
Chuck Key (1)
Chuck (1)
Key Switch (1)
(With Set Screw) (1)
Handle (1)
H
Storage Tray (1)

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Location and Function of Controls
1. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle
counterclockwise to apply tension to
belt, turn handle clockwise to release
belt tension.
2. Head Lock Set Screws...Locks the
head to the column. Always have
them locked in place while operating
the drill press.
3. Feed Handle...For moving the chuck
up or down. One or two of the han-
dles may be removed if necessary
whenever the workpiece is of such
unusual shape that it interferes with
the handles.
4. Table Crank...Turn clockwise to ele-
vate table. Support lock must be
released before operating crank.
5. Chuck...Holds drill bit or other rec-
ommended accessory to perform
desired operations.
6. Depth Scale...Allows operator to
adjust drill press to drill to a desired
depth.
7. Drill “On-Off” Switch...Has locking
feature to prevent unauthorized and
possible hazardous use by children
and others.
8. Light “On-Off” Switch...Turns the
light on and off.
9. Depth Scale Lock...Locks the depth
scale at selected depth.
10. Spring Cap...Provides means to
adjust quill spring tension.
11. Table Lock...Allows table to be
rotated in various positions and
locked.
12. Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table
in any position from 0°- 45°.
13. Bevel Scale...Shows degree table is
tilted for bevel operations. Scale is
mounted on side of arm.
14. Support Lock Handle...Tightening
locks table support to column. Always
have it locked in place while operat-
ing the drill press.
15. Chuck Key...Used to tighten drill in
the chuck and also to loosen the
chuck for drill removal.
16. Storage Tray...Conveniently holds
drill bits and other accessories.
17. Belt Tension Lock Handles...Tight-
ening handles locks motor bracket
support to maintain correct belt dis-
tance and tension.
Note and follow the safety warnings
and instructions that appear on the
panel on the right side of the head.
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4
5
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Assembly
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting or
electrical shock, never connect plug
to outlet until all assembly steps are
completed and you read and under-
stand all instructions.
Assembly of Base/Column
1. Locate four (4) 10mm dia. x 40mm long
bolts among loose parts bag.
2. Position base on floor. Remove protec-
tive covering and discard.
3. Remove protective sleeve from column
tube and discard. Place column assem-
bly on base, and align holes in column
support with holes in base.
4. Install a bolt in each hole through col-
umn support and base and tighten with
adjustable wrench.
5. Locate table crank and support lock from
loose parts.
6. Install support lock from left side into
table support and tighten by hand.
7. Install table crank assembly and tighten
set screw with a 3mm hex “L” wrench.
Do not overtighten. Set screw should be
tightened against the flat section of the
shaft.
NOTE: To minimize crank backlash,
tighten support lock, rotate elevation
worm shaft clockwise, then assemble
crank tight against table support and
tighten set screw.
8. Check column collar for proper adjust-
ment. Collar should not be angled on the
column and it should be positioned so
rack will slide freely in collar when table
is rotated 360° around column tube. If
readjusted, only tighten set screw
enough to keep collar in place.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of column or
collar damage, do not overtighten set
screw.
Base
10mm Dia. x 40mm
Hex Head Bolt (4)
Column
Support
Column
Support
Lock
Table
Support
Table
Support Elevation
Worm Shaft
Handle
Table
Crank
Column
Collar
Rack
Column
Do Not
Overtighten
Set Screw

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Assembly (continued)
Installing The Table
1. Loosen support lock and raise table
support by turning table crank clock-
wise until support is at a working
height level. Tighten support lock.
2. Remove protective covering from table
and discard. Loosen table lock, place
table in table support and tighten table
lock (located under table) by hand.
NOTE: If table won’t fit into table support
easily, pry open table support with a flat
blade screwdriver.
Installing the Storage Tray
1. Locate the two piece storage tray, (2)
two 5mm dia. x 60 mm long screw, and
(2) two 5 mm hex nuts.
2. Attach to the column as shown. Make
sure the storage tray is located above
the column collar. Be careful not to over-
tighten the nuts.
Rack
Table
Crank
Column
Table
Support
Support
Lock
Table
Table
Support
Table
Lock
Support
Lock
Pan Head Screw
5mm x 60mm
(Not Actual Size) Hex Nut
5 mm
Storage Tray
Column
Collar

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Installing the Head
CAUTION: The head assembly
weighs about 80 pounds. To reduce
the risk of back injury get help to lift
the head.
1. Locate (2) two 10mm dia. x 12mm long
set screws in loose parts bag.
2. Remove protective bag from head
assembly and discard. Carefully lift head
above column tube and slide it onto col-
umn making sure head slides down over
column as far as possible. Align head
with table and base.
3. Install a set screw in each hole (as indi-
cated) on the right side of the head, and
using a 5mm hex “L” wrench, tighten the
two head lock set screws.
10mm Dia. x 12mm
Set Screw
Head
Column
Head Lock
Set Screws
Head

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Assembly (continued)
Pulley Alignment and Speed
Adjustment
Checking Pulley(s) Alignment
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury due to accidental starting
always turn drill press off and
remove switch key before making
belt adjustments.
Pulley alignment is set at the factory and
should not require further adjustment.
1. Place the idler pulley from loose parts
bag into the head as shown. Place
belts from loose parts bag on pulleys
following speed adjustment instruc-
tions below.
2. Place a straightedge such as a piece of
wood, metal, or framing square across
the top of pulleys.
3. The top of all three pulleys should touch
the straightedge.
4. If not:
Straightedge
Belt
Tension
Lock
Handle
Motor
Mount
Nuts Motor
Lower
Belt
Guard
• Loosen the motor mount nuts.
• Move the motor until the pulleys are
in line.
• Retighten the motor mount nuts.
NOTE: To avoid rattles or other noise,
motor frame must not touch lower belt
guard.
Speed Adjustment
1. Release belt tension lock handles
located on each side of drill press head
by turning them counterclockwise.
2. Loosen belt tension by turning belt ten-
sion handle clockwise.
3. Use speed chart inside belt guard to
choose speed for drilling operation.
Install belts in correct position for desired
speed. The longer of the two belts is
always positioned between the spin-
dle pulley and idler pulley.
IMPORTANT: Visually check to make sure
the four ribs on the belt are placed into the
four pulley grooves.
Belt
Tension
Handle
Idler
Spindle
Pulley Pulley
Properly aligned belt should not
touch the stepped surface on
the pulley

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Tensioning Belt
1. Apply tension to belt by turning belt
tension handle counterclockwise until
belt deflects approximately 1/2 inch by
thumb pressure at its center.
2. Tighten belt tension lock handles.
NOTE: Over tensioning belt may cause
motor not to start or damage bearings.
3. If belt slips while drilling, readjust belt
tension. Also make sure the ribs in the
belt are aligned with grooves in the pul-
ley.
Installing Feed Handles
1. Locate three (3) feed handles among
loose parts.
2. Screw the feed handles into the
threaded holes in the hub and tighten.
3. Tighten feed handles using the open
end of the M24 hex box wrench included
with drill press.
Installing the Drill Chuck
1. Clean the tapered surfaces on the
chuck and spindle with a clean cloth.
Make sure there are no foreign parti-
cles sticking to these surfaces. The
slightest piece of dirt on these surfaces
will prevent the arbor from seating
properly. This will cause the drill to
“wobble”.
2. Slide chuck into spindle of drill press.
3. Push up on chuck assembly as you
rotate it.
Belt Tension
Lock Handle
Belt
Tension
Handle
Feed
Handle
Tighten Using
M24 Wrench
Hub
Quill
Spindle
Tapered
Arbor
Surface
Chuck
Chuck Body
Sleeve
Surface
Tapered

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Assembly (continued)
4. Unlock support lock and raise table so
its about two (2) inches below tip of
chuck.
5. Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open
jaws in chuck completely.
6. Place a piece of wood on table. Turn
feed handles counterclockwise and
force chuck against table until chuck is
secure.
Support
Lock
Chuck
Chuck
Sleeve
Feed
Handle
Wood

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Installing Light Bulb
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, unplug the tool before
installing light bulb.
1. Remove the amber colored lens cover
by removing the two Phillips screws.
2. Install a light bulb (not larger than 60
watt) into the socket inside the head.
3. Replace the lens cover.
Adjusting the Table Square To
Head
NOTE: The combination square must be
“true”. See “Unpacking and Checking
Contents” section for method.
1. Insert precision round steel rod or
straight drill bit approximately 3” long
into chuck and tighten.
2. With table raised to working height and
locked on column, place combination
square flat on table beside rod or bit.
3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the
set screw under bevel lock with 3mm “L”
wrench, then loosen the table bevel lock
bolt with the 24mm hex box wrench
(included). (This adjustment is located
under the table).
4. Align the table square to the rotor bit by
rotating table until the square and rod or
bit are in line.
5. Retighten table bevel lock.
6. Retighten set screw.
Bevel Scale
NOTE: The bevel scale has been
included to provide a quick method for
beveling the table to approximate angles.
If precise accuracy is necessary, a
square, or other precision measuring tool
should be used to position the table.
1. To use the bevel scale do the following.
a. Loosen set screw and table bevel
lock (see step 3 above).
b. Move table so desired angle on bevel
scale is straight across from zero line
on pointer.
c. Retighten table bevel lock and set screw.
Remove Screws
Set
Screw Table Bevel
Lock
Table
Pointer Scale
Table

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Assembly (continued)
Converting From Right Hand
Operation to Left Hand Operation
The drill press is shipped from the factory
with feed handles set-up for right hand
operation. However, if desired, the drill
press feed handles can be converted to
left hand operation.
WARNING: For your own safety
turn switch OFF (O) and remove
plug from power source outlet
before making any adjustments.
1. To help keep the drill chuck from falling
on to the floor, place a piece of scrap
wood on top of the table and raise the
table until it engages the chuck.
CAUTION: Releasing the spring
assembly without proper support of
the chuck will allow the quill assem-
bly to drop on top of the drill press
table.
2. Firmly hold spring housing against head
so it remains engaged with the 4mm
cap screw. Remove both M12 nuts and
M12 washer from the feed handle
assembly shaft.
3. Use both hands to firmly grasp the
spring assembly. Pull the spring
assembly slightly away from the drill
press, disengaging the spring housing
from the cap screw. While firmly hold-
ing the housing, allow the spring
assembly to unwind clockwise until
the spring tension is relieved.
CAUTION: To prevent injury, be
careful not to allow the spring
assembly to rapidly unwind.
4. Remove the spring assembly.
5. Slide the feed handle assembly out
from the right side of the head.
6. Remove the bushing located on the
left of the head assembly as shown. It
may be necessary to tap this bushing
out from the right side. Reinstall this
bushing on the right side of the drill
press.
M12
Nuts
4mm Cap
Screw
Remove 4mm
Cap Screws
Remove
Bushing