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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

PART NO. A10354 - 04-06-05

Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery

To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY 
visit our website at: 

www.deltamachinery.com.

For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,

please call 

1-800-223-7278 (

In Canada call

1-800-463-3582).

16-1/2" Variable Speed

Drill Press

(Model 17-925)

(Model 17-990X)

MODEL 17-925 

Summary of Contents for 17-925

Page 1: ...chinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at www deltamachinery com For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance please call 1 800 223 7278 In Canada call 1 800 463 3582 16 1 2 V...

Page 2: ...stal Mail Technical Service Manager Delta Machinery 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson TN 38305 IN CANADA 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE GUELPH ONTARIO N1H 6M7 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of t...

Page 3: ...EMS The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING SAWING GRINDING DRILLING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contai...

Page 4: ...to the machine and or injury may result 13 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user 14 USE THE...

Page 5: ...table or by securing it against the drill press column Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury 16 TURN THE MACHINE OFF AND WAIT FOR THE DRILL BIT CUTTING TOOL OR SANDING DRUM TO STOP...

Page 6: ...the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place with a metal screw NOTE In Canada the use of a temporar...

Page 7: ...hich will accept the machine s plug When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in l...

Page 8: ...rm for Table Raising Mechanism 7 Table Raising and Lowering Handwheel 8 Table 9 Chuck 10 Chuck Key 11A Pinion Shaft Handles 3 For model 17 925 ONLY 11B Pinion Shaft Handle For Model 17 990X ONLY 12 Sp...

Page 9: ...ed in STEP 1 into the groove in the table bracket I Make certain that the teeth of the internal gear located inside the table bracket are engaged with the teeth of the raising rack F 4 Slide the raisi...

Page 10: ...hat the top of the raising rack F is under the bottom of the ring E and that enough clearance is available to allow the rack F to rotate around the column Tighten the set screw D with the supplied 3mm...

Page 11: ...t the chuck by tapping it with a soft tipped hammer T or a block of wood and hammer Fig 17 To avoid damage to the chuck NEVER drive the chuck onto the spindle with a metal hammer Fig 16 Fig 17 Thread...

Page 12: ...shers lockwashers and hex nuts C Fig 25 furnished with your drill press The holes for the carriage bolt heads and flat washers under the board must be countersunk so that the bolt heads are flush or b...

Page 13: ...ght or left by pulling out and removing the table alignment pin E Fig 31 Loosen the table locking bolt F tilt the table to the desired angle and tighten the bolt F When returning table to the level po...

Page 14: ...en you want to drill a number of holes to the same depth use the stop nut A Fig 34 on the threaded stop rod B DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL Turn v...

Page 15: ...ng fit of the quill was adjusted at the factory After a long period of time play between the quill and head casting may develop To re adjust loosen the nut F Fig 36 and tighten the screw E Fig 35 with...

Page 16: ...ole and are designed for removal of wood chips Do not use hand bits which have a screw tip At drill press speeds they will lift and rotate the workpiece For through boring align the workpiece so that...

Page 17: ...BRICATION Oil the variable speed pulleys and the speed range shifter mechanism weekly Use a few drops of light machine oil in the two oil holes A Fig 38 located on top of the variable speed pulleys an...

Page 18: ...ssories should be used with this product ACCESSORIES SERVICE KEEP MACHINE CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp clot...

Page 19: ...Delta may require that electric motors be returned prepaid to a motor manufacturer s authorized station for inspection and repair or replacement Delta will not be responsible for any asserted defect...

Page 20: ...F brica Porter Cable Delta m s cercano ARIZONA Phoenix 85013 2906 4501 N 7th Ave Phone 602 279 6414 Fax 602 279 5470 CALIFORNIA Ontario 91761 Los Angeles 3949A East Guasti Road Phone 909 390 5555 Fax...

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