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SKU 44846

5. 

Install the 

table support 

(B7), with attached table Arm (B14), over the Column (B1) 

and slide it down. Engage the gears onto the Rack (B2). Tighten the Table Clamp 
(B13).

6. 

Slide the 

column collar (b19) 

over and down the Column (B1) about 8 inches. 

Tighten Screw (B11).

7. 

Place the Extend Arm (B15) into the Arm (B14), and then the Table (B20) into the 
opening in the Extend Arm.

caution:  avoid injuries. the next step involves lifting the head assembly onto the 
column. the head assembly is heavy. have someone help you lift this assembly into 
place.

8. 

Using two people, lift the 

head assembly 

and insert the Column Guide (18) over the 

Column (B1). 

 

Slide it down on the Column Tube as far as it will go. Align it so that it faces straight 
forward, inline with the Base. 

9. 

Insert one Locking Shoe (15) into place inside the bottom of the Column Guide (18), 
and the other on the outside of the Column Guide. Tighten the Clamping Lever (30) 
into the Locking Shoe at the base of the Column Guide.

10.  Adjust 

V-belt (a1) tension 

or change speeds.  

- Open the Belt Guard (A25) to expose the V-Belt. 
- Loosen the Thumb Nut (28) to relieve the V-Belt tension. 
- If necessary, move the Belt up or down on the pulleys to change the drill speed. 
- Push the Motor backward, tightening the Belt on the pulleys, and hold in place. 
- Turn the Thumb Nut (28) clockwise to tighten the V-Belt in place. 
- Refer to the chart inside the Guard lid to select speed and belt locations.

note

: To test the proper belt tension, push in on the center of each belt at its center. It should 

move only 1/2 inch (in or out).

caution: overtightening the belts can cause the motor to bind, and not start. it can also 
damage Motor bearings.

11.  Locate the 

feed Knobs 

(34) and 

feed rods 

(35)

 

and screw into the Hub (36).

12.  Install the 

chuck 

(A12). 

- Thoroughly clean the tapered hole in the Chuck and the Spindle (A15) shaft of all  
  dirt, grease, oil, and protective coatings (paint thinner may be necessary). 
- Slide the Chuck onto the Spindle shaft. 
- Turn the Chuck sleeve clockwise and open the jaws completely. 
- Tap the nose of the Chuck lightly with a piece of wood to securely set the Chuck.

13.  Verify that the Table (B20) is square (90 degrees) to the Head 

Assembly and drill bit. 
- Raise the Table to within four inches of the Chuck. 
- Place the long side of a combination square on the Table. 
- Align the short side of the square to the drill bit. 
- If the Table is not square to the bit, loosen Hex Bolt (B12) with 

Hex Bolt
(B12)

Summary of Contents for 44846

Page 1: ...ights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork con tained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For tec...

Page 2: ...se electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extension cords 4 Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 86PJ E105017 Rev 10b ITEM DESCRIPTION Motor 120 V...

Page 3: ...periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized technician The handles must be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease at all times 11 Disconnect power Unplug when not in use 12 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before plugging it in 13 Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the switch is in...

Page 4: ...med regularly by a qualified technician Note Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage Exten sion cord usage may also affect tool performance Warning The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be under stood by the operator that common sense and caution ...

Page 5: ...ble Assembly Assembly hardware is located in one box and one bag Each contains the necessary parts for each assembly step Remove all packing and protective material from the Drill Press components To aid in assembly refer to the Assembly Drawings at the end of this manual 1 Position the Base B6 on a level and sturdy floor for mounting Bolt the Base to the floor using appropriate hardware not suppl...

Page 6: ... Belt tension If necessary move the Belt up or down on the pulleys to change the drill speed Push the Motor backward tightening the Belt on the pulleys and hold in place Turn the Thumb Nut 28 clockwise to tighten the V Belt in place Refer to the chart inside the Guard lid to select speed and belt locations Note To test the proper belt tension push in on the center of each belt at its center It sho...

Page 7: ...he Feed Knob 34 to where the hole is to be drilled Make minor workpiece alignment adjustments 5 Plug the Power Cord 29 into an electrical outlet Warning Wear an ANSI approved full face shield while drilling any type of material 6 Push the Switch 2 up to turn the Motor ON 7 Pull down on the Feed Knob and slowly drill the hole into the workpiece Warning If the drill bit grabs and spins the workpiece...

Page 8: ...he Table The scale can be used to approximate the angle Tighten the Hex Bolt Setting the Depth Scale to Drill to a Specified Depth 1 Secure the workpiece to the Table 2 Mark the desired hole depth on the side of the workpiece Also view the depth indicator on the Depth Stop Ring 37 3 Loosen the Depth Lock Screw 38 4 Turn the scale on the Depth Stop Ring to the desired depth and retighten the Depth ...

Page 9: ...et below the Chuck to catch it when it falls Installing the Chuck and Spindle Shaft 1 Using a clean cloth wipe the tapered surfaces on the Spindle shaft A15 2 Slide the Spindle shaft and Chuck assembly up and into the Quill Tube A10 At the same time turn the assembly until the rectangular end of the Spindle shaft slips into the notch on the Quill Tube Warning In the previous step if the Spindle sh...

Page 10: ...Nut 7 and tighten on top of the inner Hex Nut Do not overtighten 8 If the up down movement is restricted slightly loosen the inner Hex Nut and retighten the outer Hex Nut General Maintenance 1 Using compressed air blow clean the Table Base and Motor cooling vents of dirt and materials 2 Apply paste wax to the Table and Column to enable movement and to help keep surfaces clean 3 All bearings are fa...

Page 11: ... loose Reposition workpiece lubricate drill Replace drill bit Pull Feed Handle slowly Adjust motor and spindle belt tension PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDEDTHE PARTS DIAGRAM INTHIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBU TOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO ...

Page 12: ...ocket Hd 14 Head 15 Locking Shoe 16 Guide Pin 17 Retaining Ring 18 Column Guide 19 Horizontal Tube 20 Cover Mount item description 21 Motor Mount 22 Motor 23 Nut Hex M8 24 Washer 8 25 Cord Motor 26 Washer 8 27 Screw Hex M8x20 28 Nut Thumb 29 Cord Power 30 Clamping Lever 31 Horizontal Rack 32 Moving Bar 33 Scale 34 Feed Knob 35 Feed Rod 36 Hub 37 Ring Depth Stop 38 Depth Lock Screw 39 Pin Stop Head...

Page 13: ...Bearing 60203 A9 Washer Rubber A10 Quill Tube A11 Chuck Key A12 Chuck A13 Arbor item description A14 Drift Key A15 Spindle A16 Ball Bearing 60204 A17 Knob A18 Screw M5x12 A19 Screw M5x12 A20 Clamp Cord A21 Screw M6x12 A23 Motor Pulley A24 Screw M6x10 A25 Belt Guard A26 Form Washer Pulley and Spindle Assembly Drawing When ordering a part from this drawing add an A prefix to the part number ...

Page 14: ...M10x40 B6 Base B7 Table Support B8 Crank B10 Pin Gear B11 Screw M6x10 B12 Hex Bolt M16x35 B13 Table Clamp B14 Arm B15 Extend Arm B16 Support Clamp B17 Gear Helical B18 Worm Elevation B19 Column Collar B20 Table B21 Wire Stabilizer When ordering a part from this drawing add an B prefix to the part number Base and Table Assembly Drawing ...

Page 15: ...nt special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the produ...

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