Clarke Metalworker CDP501F, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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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 14. 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 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. 15, and pushing the ‘I’ button.To switch OFF, hit the
switch cover which will push the ‘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 lamp is provided, built into the head. The switch is
located on the front panel, directly below the ON/OFF
switch
Fig. 14
Drill Press Vices, Cross Vices and Clamps,
are available from your CLARKE dealer.
Fig. 15