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The drill press is designed to be safely assembled by at 
least two people working together. 

INSTALL COLUMN SUPPORT

Refer to Figure 2 

• 

Place the base on the floor or a bench. 

• 

Place column on the base.

• 

Align the holes and secure the column on the base with 

   4 long hex bolts and washers. 

Figure 2

 

INSTALL THE TABLE

 

Refer to Figure 3 and 4

•  Locate the retaining ring on the column.
•  Loosen the set screw on the retaining ring and remove 
   both the racket and ring from the column. 
•  Locate the table assembly. Place the rack inside the 
   table assembly bracket. Engage the rack’s teeth with the 
   pinion gear on bracket. 
•  Slide table assembly over the column. 
•  Position the rack so its end sits inside the beveled 
   column flange.
•  Replace the retaining ring over the column and secure 
   with set screw. 
•  Check to see the top of rack is secured inside the 
   beveled edge of retaining ring. And the table assembly 

   can rotate around the column smoothly. Adjust the 
   retaining ring if necessary. 
•  Align and attach the crank handle to the shaft on the 
   table assembly. Secure with screw. 
•  Thread and clamp tight the table locking handle to 
   secure the table assembly on the column. 

Figure 3

Figure 4

INSTALL THE DRILL PRESS HEAD

Refer to Figure 5

•  Position and slide the head over the column. 
•  Carefully rotate the head on the column so it is aligned 
   with the base. 
•  Secure the drill press head with two lock set screws, 
   using the hex wrench. 

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ASSEMBLY

     WARNING

Column

Base

Hex Bolt

Table Assembly

Retaining Ring

Column

Base

Rack

Crank Handle

Locking Handle

Table Assembly 
Bracket

Set Screw

Pinion Gear

Crank Handle

Table 

Alignment Pin

Locking Bolt

Summary of Contents for 240-0066

Page 1: ...IABLE SPEED DRILL PRESS WITH DIGITAL READOUT QUESTION 1 877 393 7121 10 1115 You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and warranty Put it and the original sales invoice i...

Page 2: ...4 x 14 Table Movement 45 Bevel 360 Swivel Overall Height 65 1 2 NET Weight 149 lbs TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY RULES 1 Work Preparation Work Area Preparation Tool Maintenance To...

Page 3: ...vironment Children and visitors can be injured Make your workshop childproof with padlocks master switches or remove switch keys to prevent any uninten tional use of power tools It should have a groun...

Page 4: ...to ensure all parts are present Contact Customer Service Center at 1 877 393 7121 M F 9am 5pm immediately for missing parts Locate the following parts before assembling A Head Assembly B Table C Base...

Page 5: ...lange Replace the retaining ring over the column and secure with set screw Check to see the top of rack is secured inside the beveled edge of retaining ring And the table assembly can rotate around th...

Page 6: ...wer supply The machine can be installed on either a workbench or a tool stand by using bolts lock washers and hex nuts The machine must be bolted to a firm and level surface There must be enough clear...

Page 7: ...ter surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the green or green and y...

Page 8: ...the switch to the down position NOTE When the machine is not in use the machine should be locked in the OFF position to prevent unau thorized use To lock the machine turn the switch to OFF position P...

Page 9: ...r to remove chuck key before operating the machine ADJUST DRILL DEPTH Refer to Figure 16 Two ways to adjust the drill depth to the desired height Loosen the lock knob Rotate depth gauge to the desired...

Page 10: ...ainted parts rubber parts and plastic guards LUBRICATION A light coat of paste wax on the work table will make it easier to feed the workpiece and prevent rust KEEP TOOL IN REPAIR If power cord is wor...

Page 11: ...indle pulley looses 2 Motor pulley looses 3 Incorrect belt tension 1 Drill bit is dull 2 Incorrect speed 3 Chips in the hole SOLUTIONS 1 Check power supply for proper voltage 2 Inspect line cord and p...

Page 12: ...17 DRILL PRESS PARTS ILLUSTRATION 10...

Page 13: ...DP1700127 Tube 1 128 DP1700128 Hex Nut M8X1 0 1 129 DP1700129 LED wiring 1 130 DP1700130 Tube 35x30 1 131 DP1700131 Power Trans Plate 1 132 DP1700132 Wrench 2 5 56 18 1 133 DP1700133 Wrench 4 70 25 1...

Page 14: ...ndable parts including but not limited to blades brushes belts bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial and or rental purposes and 3 does not cover any los...

Page 15: ...NOTE...

Page 16: ...Menard Inc Eau Claire WI 54703...

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