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OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
OPERATION
1. The on/off switches Fig. 24A are located on the front of the drill press. To turn the machine
“ON”,
depress the
“ON”
switch.
2. To turn the machine
“OFF”,
depress the
“OFF”
switch.
Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging cord into outlet. Do not touch
the plug’s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord.
STARTINg AND STOPPINg THE DRILL PRESS
IMPORTANT:
When the machine is not in use, lock the switch
in the
"OFF"
position to prevent unauthorized use,
using a
padlock (A) with a 3/16" diameter shackle, as shown in Fig. 24B.
In the event of a power outage (such as a breaker or fuse trip), always move the switch to the “OFF”
position until the main power is restored.
FIRE HAZARD. To reduce the risk of
fire, use a 40 watt or less, 120 volt, reflector track-
type light bulb (not supplied). DO NOT USE a stan-
dard house hold light bulb. Do not allow the reflector
track-type light bulb to extend below the lamp
shade.
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect it from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or when
making repairs.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
A
FLEXIBLE LAMP
The flexible lamp op er ates in de pen dent ly of the drill
press. To turn the lamp
“ON”
and
“OFF”
, rotate switch
(A) Fig. 26.
Fig. 26
SPINDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the spindle speed
ONLY
when the
machine is in operation.
1. Determine the proper speed for your cutting tool (bits,
drums, etc.)
2. Press the
"ON"
button to power the machine.
3. Use both hands to turn the speed-adjusting wheel
(A) Fig. 25A until the pointer (B) indicates the correct
speed.
4. Fig. 25B illustrates the speeds.
A
B
Fig. 25A
Fig. 25B
Fig. 24A
A
Fig. 24B
