Owner's Manual
ASSEMBLY
SETTINGSANDADJUSTMENTS
Table
Thetable maybe raised,loweredor swivelledaboutthe column, by looseningthetable support locking
handle(Fig.8). Adjust accordinglyusing the table crank,and re-tighten the locking handle. If the table
assembly movesstiffly when beingswivelledabout the column, loosen the uppercollar allen screw
(atthe rack)to allowthe collarto moveveryslightly, therebyproviding alittle more clearancebetween
rackand collar. Tightenthe allen screwwhen satisfied.Thetable may alsobeturned on its axis by
looseningthe pinch bolt at its' mountingshaft.
SpindleDepth
Locatedaroundthe spindle feedshaft isa DepthStop Collar,printedwith a graduatedscale.Thecollar
is capableof turning about the shaft and maybe lockedin placeby the lockingscrew. Thescale is
printed in both inchesand metric.To set adrilling depth: 1. With the powerOFF,lowerthe drill bit so
that it contactsthe work, and hold in that position. 2. Loosenthe lockingscrew andturn the collar so
that the measurementfor the depth of hole required is in line with the pointer (C). Lockthe collar in
this position usingthe locking screw. Thedrill is now setto drill holesto your predetermineddepth,
from that particular start point.
ChangingDrill Speed
Beforechanging the speed,makesure the machineisswitched OFF,and unplugged.Undothe Belt
TensionLocking Screwson either side ofthe headandturn leverclockwise to relieveany tension on
the belts. Referto the chartinsidethe belt coverinstallthe beltsin the positions correspondingto the
spindle speedrequired.Levelthe motor, on its bracket,awayfrom the head,by turning levercounter
clockwiseso that tension is appliedto the belts.
NOTE:Theidlerpulleywill 'float' sothat tension isequallyappliedto both belts.Tensioniscorrect when
the beltsdeflectbyapprox.1/2"attheir centerwhenusing reasonablethumb pressure.Lockthe motor in
this position usingthe two lockingscrews. If the belt should slip while drilling, adjust the belttension.
OPERATION
J,_ CAUTION I
Wearsafety eyewear and dustfilters or respirators while using this tool.
Insertthe drill bit intothe jaws of the chuck by approximately1".Becertainthat the jaws do not touch
theflutes ofthe drill. Beforetighteningthe chuck,makesurethat the drillbit iscenteredwithin the jaws.
Makesurethe tableheightand position isset sothat drilltravel is sufficientfor the job in hand.
Makesurethe work issecurelyclamped, or held in a drill vise boltedto the table. Neverhold it with
barehands.Severepersonalinjury may.becausedif the workpieceisforced out ofthe operator's hand,
anddamageto the machineincurred if the work strikes the column. Ifthe pieceis of irregular shape
andcannotbe laidflat on thetable, it should besecurelyblocked andclamped.Anytilting, twisting or
shifting, resultsnot only ina rough hole, but alsoincreasesdrill bitbreakage.
Forsmall workpiecesthat cannot beclampedto the table, usea Drill PressVise.The vise must be
clampedor boltedto thetable. Whendrilling completelythrough wood,always positiona pieceof scrap
wood betweenthe workpieceandthe table to preventsplintering on the undersideofthe workpieceas
the drill breaksthrough. Thescrap pieceofwood must makecontactwith the leftsideof the column.
Inaddition,setthedepth of drill travelso that the drill cannotpossiblycome into contactwith the table,
or, alignthe table so that the center hole is directly in line withthe drill bit. Whencompletely satisfied
thatthe setup is sound, lowerthe ChuckGuard into place,and switch the machineON.
Owner's Manual
Insert KEYinto switch. Keyis madeof yellow plastic. A light isalso providedwhich is built into the
head.Thelight switch is locatedabovethe ON/OFFswitch.
REMOVINGTHECHUCK
To removethe chuck,pull the spindledownfully, usingthefeed handles.Theslot inthe sideofthe Quill
will becomevisible. Notethe position of the chuck,perhapsby placinga chalkmark, in linewith the
chuck, onthe column,then raisethe table sothat it is onlyan inch or so belowthe position marked.
Placeathick cloth,or similar material,onthetableto catchthe chuck,to preventdamagewhenit drops.
Pull down the spindleonce more, until the slot in the Quilltube is visible. Insertthe drift wedgeinto
the slot and giveit a sharp tap, preferablywith a copper hammer.This will breakthe sealbetweenthe
quill tubeand the arbor, allowingthe chuckto fall free,on to the cloth onthe table.To disconnectthe
chuckfrom the arbor, giveit a sharp rapwith a soft headmallet to breakthe taper seal.
NOTE:Morsetaper drills (MTS), mayalso beusedwith this machine,and areinserted intothe Quillto
replacethe arbor. Removalis the sameasthat for removingthe chuck.
[AWASNIN6 I
Disconnectthe powersupplybeforecleaning.Wearsafelyeyewearbeforecleaning.Usedcompressed
dry air to blow off dust and debris. Usea soft bristle brush if compressed air is notavailable.
Applying excessive force I CAUTION I
to the tool can overload the motor, decreasethe life and increase the
wear onthe too.
Some chemicals candamagethe I CAUTION I
product. De oatuse harshchemicals suchas gasoline, carbon
tetrach or de, pa at th ooer,etc. I CAUTIONI
Aqualifiedrepairtechnicianmostperiormanytoolserviceorrepair.Serviceor maintenanceperformed
by unquafifiedpersonnencoundresuntin injury'.Useonnyidenticalreplacementparts.Useof unauthorized
parts or fa ureto fo ow ma ntenance nstruct ons maycreatea rsk of e ectrc shock or nury.
I_WARNiNG I
Do not make contactwith agroooded so#ace while osing drill press.
Contactwith surfaceslike pipes,radiators or major appliancesincreaseyour risk ofelectric shock.
TheDrill Pressmust be properly maintainedfor maximum performance.Always inspectbeforeuse.
Anydamageshould be repaired,and faults rectified. Pleaserefer to the troubleshooting chart. If you
areunableto correctany problems, pleasecontactcustomer service.
Monthly(Whenin constant use)
1. Checktightness of mounting bolts,and headand column securing setscrews.
2. Checkbeltfor wear and replaceif frayed or damagedin anyway.
3. Blow out any dustthat may haveaccumulated inthe motor fan.
4.Apply athin coatof wax pasteor lightoil to the tableand columnfor lubricationandto help prevent
corrosion.
Lubrication
All bearingsare packedwith greaseatthe factory and requirenofurther lubrication.After use, remove
allswarffrom the machineandthoroughly,cleanallsurfaces.Componentsshouldbedry,with machined
surfaces lightlyoiled. Always removedoll bits, and store in a safe place.
