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10" DRILL PRESS

Instruction Manual

Toll-Free Helpline

1-800-689-9928

Item No.: 055-5509-2

Summary of Contents for 055-5509-2

Page 1: ...10 DRILL PRESS Instruction Manual Toll Free Helpline 1 800 689 9928 Item No 055 5509 2...

Page 2: ...rical information Know your drill press Assembly and adjustments Operating instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Parts list Model Motor Spindle travel Column diameter Max drilling capacity...

Page 3: ...proper footing and balance at all times STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not operate while under medication or while using alcohol or othe...

Page 4: ...tended function Check for alignment of moving parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly replaced ADDITIONAL SAFETY...

Page 5: ...ROTECTION Eyes hands ears and body TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO THE SPINNING TOOL DO NOT WEAR Loose fitting gloves Necktie Loose clothing Jewelry DO TIE BACK LONG HAIR ROLL LONG SLEEVES ABOVE ELBOWS AVO...

Page 6: ...d and table support to column and table to table support before operating drill press Never move the head or table support while the tool is running Before starting the operation jog the motor switch...

Page 7: ...uction manual before operating drill press Wear safety glasses or safety goggles Do not wear loose fitting gloves necktie or loose clothing Tie back long hair Clamp workpiece or brace against column t...

Page 8: ...area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles LASER SAFETY WARNING To reduce the risk of injury 1 Do not stare directl...

Page 9: ...T HEARING LOSS ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION SAFETY EAR MUFFS OR EAR PLUGS TO REDUCE NOISE LEVELS WHEN OPERATING THE DRILL PRESS ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA REQUIREMENTS FLYING DEBR...

Page 10: ...n inserting or removing the plug into or from the outlet DANGER Failure to properly ground this power tool can cause electrocution or serious shock particularly when used near metal plumbing or other...

Page 11: ...erheating and motor burn out use the table below to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole receptacles...

Page 12: ...over 10 Laser lights 11 Chuck 12 Chuck key 13 Pulley housing screw 14 Belt pulley speed chart 15 Motor pulley 16 Belt 17 Spindle pulley 18 Depth scale 19 Pointer 20 Quill 21 Table 22 Column support 23...

Page 13: ...able base and column Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover 3 Apply a coat of paste wax to the table column and machined surfaces of base to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly wit...

Page 14: ...t HOLD IN THIS POSITION until step 3 is completed 3 Place the collar 5 bevel side down over the rack Tighten the set screw 6 with the 3 mm Allen wrench to hold the rack in position Note Make sure ther...

Page 15: ...ated on the laser switch cover 2 down and towards you then remove it 3 Insert 2 AAA batteries in the laser battery compartment 4 4 Replace the laser switch cover CAUTION Remove the laser light batteri...

Page 16: ...pping the wood with a hammer 5 or tap the chuck with a rubber mallet CAUTION To avoid damaging the chuck make sure the jaws are completely recessed into the chuck Do not use a metal hammer directly to...

Page 17: ...t is properly tensioned Tighten the belt tension lock knobs 2 Note The belt 4 should be tight enough to prevent slippage Correct tension is set if the belt flexes about 1 2 13 mm when thumb pressure i...

Page 18: ...t on the desired steps of the motor 4 and spindle 5 pulleys according to the belt positions on the spindle speed chart Fig 13 5 Pull the motor away from the drill press head to increase the belt tensi...

Page 19: ...using the bevel scale 3 as a basic guide 3 Re tighten the bevel lock bolt 1 4 To return the table to its original position loosen the bevel lock bolt Realign the bevel scale 3 to the 0 setting 5 Tigh...

Page 20: ...mm Do not remove the nuts from the threaded shaft 4 While firmly holding the spring housing 3 carefully pull it out until it clears the raised notch 4 Turn it until the next notch 5 is engaged with t...

Page 21: ...t into the chuck far enough to obtain maximum gripping of the chuck jaws 4 Centre the drill bit in the chuck jaws before final tightening of the chuck 5 Use the chuck key for the final tightening to m...

Page 22: ...where the drill meets the workpiece 4 If the laser needs to be adjusted a Lift the laser light housing 3 back and forth until the line 4 intersects where the drill meets the workpiece 2 b Or turn the...

Page 23: ...piece as the drill bit breaks through To keep the material from spinning out of control it must contact the left side of the column as illustrated or be clamped to the table Note For small workpieces...

Page 24: ...se the drill bit out of the hole to clear debris and chips Repeat until finished drilling the hole Practice with scrap material to get the feel of the machine before attempting to do any regular drill...

Page 25: ...te the tip of the drill with oil to prevent overheating the drill bit All metal workpieces should be clamped down securely Any tilting twisting or shifting causes a rough drill hole and increases the...

Page 26: ...nly enough force to allow the drill bit to cut Feeding too rapidly might stall the motor cause the belt to slip damage the workpiece or break the drill bit Feeding too slowly will cause the drill bit...

Page 27: ...ge plastic parts Some of these are gasoline carbon tetrachloride chlorinated cleaning solvents ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning a...

Page 28: ...0 689 9928 when problems remain unsolved after performing the above checks 28 VIII Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S CORRECTIVE ACTION Will not start Power cord is not plugged in Plug in Fuse o...

Page 29: ...consumable items such as but not limited to fuel lubricants vacuum bags blades belts sandpaper bits fluids tune ups or adjustments e This warranty will not apply where damage is caused by repairs mad...

Page 30: ...0 4 Base Column support Flat washer Spring washer Bolt Crank handle Gear Pin sleeve Working table Spring washer Bolt Chuck Bearing Buffer washer Axis sleeve Axis Lock handle Bevel scale Support Rail S...

Page 31: ...2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Connected axis Bolt Base board Flat washer Spring washer Hexagon nut Motor pulley Belt Motor Worm pin 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 Description Qty Handle Base for feed handle Rail for feed handle...

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