For your own safety, read the entire operation manual and
safety instructions before using the machine.
injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Be aware of general power tool safety. Make sure all
the safety rules are understood.
• Disconnect the machine from power source whenever
adjusting or replacing any parts.
• Do not plug in unless switch is in “OFF” position.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Wear eye protection or face shield during operation.
• Make sure all mobile parts move freely and are free
from interference.
• Never turn the machine “ON” with the workpiece
contacting the drill bit.
• Properly support long or wide workpieces.
• Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever drill
press is not in use.
• Keep drill press maintained. Follow maintenance.
• Properly lock the drill bit before operating this machine.
• Remove the chuck key before start the machine.
• Tighten all lock handles before starting the machines.
• Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 11
The ON/OFF switch is located on the front of drill press
head. To turn the machine ON, pull the switch to the up
position. To turn the machine OFF, push 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.
Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on without
the key.
• If the key is removed when the switch is at the “ON”
position, the switch can be turned off but cannot be
turned on again.
• To unlock, place the key into the slot on switch unit until
it snaps.
ADJUST TABLE HEIGHT AND TILT TABLE
Refer to Figure 12 and 13
• To raise or lower the table, loosen the table locking
handle. Turn the table crank handle toward the desired
height. Tighten locking handle.
• To rotate the table, loosen locking handle, rotate table to
the desired position, and tighten the handle.
• To tilt the table right or left by removing the table
alignment pin underneath the table platform.
• Loosen table locking bolt which is next to the alignment
pin. Tilt the table to the desired position. Tighten the
table locking bolt.
• The table alignment is used only when the table
platform is level. Replace the alignment pin when the
table is returned to level position.
• Tilt scale on the table bracket shows the degree of table
tilt.
OPERATION
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Figure 11 - On-Off Switch
Figure 12
Figure 13
WARNING
Crank Handle
Locking Handle
Crank Handle
Table
Alignment Pin
Locking Bolt
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