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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 

17" Floor Drill Press 

Model: JDP-17DX 
 

 

 
 
 
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 

 

427 New Sanford Road 

 

LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 

Part No. M-354173

 

Ph.: 800-274-6848 

Revision C  04/2012 

www.waltermeier.com 

Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. 

Summary of Contents for JDP-17DX

Page 1: ...anual 17 Floor Drill Press Model JDP 17DX WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 354173 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision C 04 2012 www waltermeier com Copyright 2012 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...age prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product or replacement at ou...

Page 3: ...d Arbor 11 Adjusting the Depth Stop 11 Changing Spindle Speeds 11 Return Spring Adjustment 12 Table Tilt Adjustment 12 Laser Adjustment 13 Laser Assembly Removal Installation 14 Lamp 14 Operating Controls 15 Basic Operation 15 Lubrication 15 Troubleshooting 16 Parts 17 Ordering Replacement Parts 17 Parts List 17 Assembly Drawing 21 Wiring Diagram 22 The specifications in this manual are given as g...

Page 4: ...often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 11 Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before con...

Page 5: ...off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands 31 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over 32 Never leave the machine running unattended Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop 33 Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting...

Page 6: ...pacity in 5 8 Chuck Size in 5 8 Spindle Travel in 4 3 8 Maximum Spindle Distance to Base in 49 Maximum Spindle Distance to Table in 29 1 8 Table Size in WxD 18 1 2 x 14 1 2 Table Insert in 2 11 16 x 2 11 16 Table Tilt deg or 45 Spindle Taper MT 2 Column Diameter in 3 1 8 Number of Spindle Speeds 16 Range of Spindle Speeds RPM 230 3 630 Light Bulb not included 60W max Overall Height in 65 Base Size...

Page 7: ...er s Manual 1 Warranty Registration Card Tools Supplied for Assembly L 3mm Hex Wrench M 5mm Hex Wrench Tools Required for Assembly 17mm Box Wrench or a 6 8 Adjustable Wrench Read and understand all assembly instructions before attempting assembly Failure to comply may cause serious injury Before Assembly 1 Remove the contents from the shipping container 2 Compare the contents of the shipping conta...

Page 8: ...F inside the table bracket G such that the teeth of the rack F mesh with the pinion gear on the end of the table crank handle shaft H 3 Slide the table and bracket assembly B G together with the rack F onto the column D as shown 4 Slide the rack ring E onto the column D placing it so it rests against the rack F as shown and tighten the setscrew C with a 3mm hex wrench Table Crank and Column Lock H...

Page 9: ...f the head Installing the Chuck and Arbor 1 Lower the table out of the way of the spindle assembly D Fig 3 Referring to Figure 4 2 Thoroughly clean spindle A arbor C and chuck D Important These three pieces must be free of any rust protection or lubricant If they are not clean the arbor and chuck will fail to seat in the spindle 3 Place arbor C into the chuck D 4 Twist the chuck to completely retr...

Page 10: ...g to Figure 5 As received from the factory your drill press is ready to run at 115 volt operation This drill press when wired for 115 volt is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in A A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter shown in B may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not av...

Page 11: ...er down feed handle to advance bit to your mark 3 With your other hand advance the lock nut C1 on the depth stop rod until they are snug to the seat B Tighten C2 against C1 4 The drill bit will now advance to this point 5 To release advance the nuts counter clockwise to the top of the depth stop Changing Spindle Speeds A spindle speed and belt arrangement chart Figure 6 is found on the inside of t...

Page 12: ...ting Turn the cover clock wise to decrease tension and counter clockwise to increase tension 6 Replace flat washer G and key F 7 Tighten hex nut J firmly by hand against the cover M then secure by tightening the jam nut H against the hex nut J 8 Reinstall the hub E flat washer D and spring washer C 9 Reinstall and tighten jam nut B 10 Reinstall the hub cover A Table Tilt Adjustment Remove the alig...

Page 13: ... laser light D lines up with the board marking E 6 Tighten all four setscrews so they are snug against the laser housing but do not over tighten Verify that the laser light is still lined up with board marking 7 Adjust the other laser in the same manner Two resulting parallel laser markings should look like G and H in Figure 11 the distance between the lines can vary but must be parallel to each o...

Page 14: ...ors E1 E2 This completes the removal of the laser assembly To re install the laser assembly 1 Reconnect the wiring Note that each E1 connector can be connected to any E2 connector order is not important 2 Install the laser by passing the sleeve H1 and depth seat bolt H2 through the head casting opening F and seat D respectively then seating the laser housing H onto the quill G 3 Secure assembly by...

Page 15: ...he work piece is not large enough to come into contact with the column use a clamp or drill press vise that is securely fastened to the table Failure to comply may cause serious injury Feed the bit into the material with only enough force to allow the drill bit to work Feeding too slowly may cause burning of the workpiece Feeding too quickly may cause the motor to stop and or the drill bit to brea...

Page 16: ...bit 3 Dull drill bit 4 Feeding too slowly 1 Change to appropriate speed see speed and pulley chart on page 13 2 Retract drill bit frequently to remove chips 3 Resharpen or replace drill bit 4 Increase feed rate Drill bit wanders 1 Bit sharpened incorrectly 2 Bent drill bit 3 Bit or chuck not installed properly 1 Resharpen bit correctly 2 Replace drill bit 3 Reinstall the chuck or bit properly Wood...

Page 17: ...09 Table must order JDP17DX TBA 1 10 JDP17DX 010 Insert 1 11 10602205 Rack 1 12 2658MZDU36 Drive Screw Dia 2 3 5 4 13 TS 1525021 Set Screw M10x12 1 14 TS 1491061 Hex Cap Screw M10x40 4 15 10601901 Column Lock Handle 1 16 10601009A1 Crank Handle Assembly 1 17 10600902 Worm 1 18 JDP17DX 018 Rack Ring Assembly 1 19 10702307A1 Rack Ring 1 20 TS 1523021 Set Screw M6x8 1 21 12909001 Column 1 12909001A1 ...

Page 18: ...x Nut M12 2 65 10714001 Motor Bar 1 66 TS 2361121 Lock Washer M12 2 67 10703211 Motor Bar 1 68 JDP17DX 068 Motor Bar Shifter Assembly includes 69 70 1 69 TS 1490021 Hex Cap Screw M8x16 1 70 JDP17DX 070 Motor Bar Shifter 1 71 2658MZDU36 Drive Screw Dia 2 3 5 8 72 10902901 Handle Shifter 1 73 TS 1525021 Socket Set Screw M10x12 2 74 JDP17DX 074 Hub 1 75 JDP17DX 075 Spring Pin 5 16 1 76 10604505 Scale...

Page 19: ...8 BB 6205ZZ Ball Bearing 6205ZZ 1 119 BB 6203ZZ Ball Bearing 6203ZZ 1 120 10606401 Spindle Nut 1 121 10606301 Lock Nut 1 122 10606201 Washer D 17 5 T 2 1 123 10905829 Spindle 1 124 10905612 Quill 1 125 10607303 Drift Key 1 126 561766 Drilling Arbor MT2XJT3 1 127 994542 Push Button Switch 1 128 JDP17DX 128 Cord Clamp 1 129 TS 1533062 Pan Head Machine Screw M5x20 2 130 2801ABRF04 Strain Relief 2 131...

Page 20: ...2 ID Label 1 153 JDP17DX 153 Laser Direction Exposure Label 2 154 JDP17DX 154 Light Label 1 155 JDP17DX 155 Laser Caution Warning Label 1 156 10916202 Warning Label 1 157 11316904 JET Label 1 158 JDP17DX 158 Speed Label 1 159 JDP17DX 159 Motor Label 1 160 JDP17DX 160 Wiring Label 1 161 JDP17DX 161 Laser Label 1 162 JDP17DX 162 Cord Clamp 1 163 JDP17DX 163 Guard Plate 1 ...

Page 21: ...21 Assembly Drawing ...

Page 22: ...22 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 23: ...23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...24 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www waltermeier com ...

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