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Your new drill press has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and 
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

15 in. DRILL PRESS

DP15501

Summary of Contents for DP15501

Page 1: ...safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this...

Page 2: ...13 n Assembly 13 17 n Operation 18 21 n Adjustments 22 26 n Maintenance 27 n Accessories 28 n Troubleshooting 29 n Warranty 31 n Parts Ordering Service 32 INTRODUCTION Your drill press has many featu...

Page 3: ...n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis tant lenses they are not safety glasses n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dus...

Page 4: ...ontainschemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other mas...

Page 5: ...in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields...

Page 6: ...n death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if...

Page 7: ...supply POWER SUPPLY Before operating your drill press check your power sup ply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the tool s data plate A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of...

Page 8: ...the workpiece Feed Handles Three handles attached to the quill which allow the operator to lower the chuck and bit during a drilling operation Motor Pulley Agrooved conicalpulleydrivenbythemotorandres...

Page 9: ...in 9 5 cm n Overall Height 65 1 2 in 166 4 cm Fig 2 BELT TENSION HANDLE HEAD LOCK SET SCREWS FEED HANDLE TABLE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE CHUCK DEPTH SCALE DRILL ON OFF SWITCH LIGHT ON OFF SWITCH DEPTH SCALE...

Page 10: ...ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Turn clockwise to elevate table Table support lock must be released before operating crank RACK Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy elevation of table by hand operated table...

Page 11: ...ied to the table and column Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover n Apply a coat of paste wax to the table and column to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth...

Page 12: ...ulley 1 9 Feed Handles 3 10 Chuck Key 1 11 Chuck 1 12 Head Lock Set Screws M10 x 1 5 12 2 13 Hex Bolts M10 x 1 5 40 4 14 Hex Box Wrench 1 15 Hex Keys 2 16 Table Adjustment Handle 1 17 Storage Tray 1 1...

Page 13: ...side into table support and tighten by hand n Install table crank assembly n Tighten set screw with a 3 mm hex key Do not overtighten NOTE Set screw should be tightened against the flat section of th...

Page 14: ...blade screwdriver TO INSTALL THE HEAD ASSEMBLY See Figure 7 CAUTION The head assembly weighs approximately 80 pounds 36 4 kg To reduce the risk of back injury get help to lift the head n Locate set s...

Page 15: ...er over the spindle pulley and the idler pulley Tighten the belt tension handle and the two belt tension screws NOTE The longer of the two belts is always positioned between the spindle pulley and idl...

Page 16: ...f the hex box wrench included with drill press TO INSTALL THE CHUCK See Figure 12 n Clean the tapered surfaces on the chuck and spindle with a clean cloth Make sure there are no foreign particles stic...

Page 17: ...aight drill bit approximately 3 in 76 2 mm long into chuck and tighten n With table raised to working height and locked on column place combination square flat on table beside rod or bit n If an adjus...

Page 18: ...the palm of your hand WARNING For your own safety always push the switch OFF when drill press is not in use remove key and keep it in a safe place also in the event of a power failure all of your ligh...

Page 19: ...uld result in personal injury NOTE For small pieces that cannot be clamped to the table use a drill press vise not included WARNING The vise must be clamped or bolted to the table to reduce the risk o...

Page 20: ...til the tip of the drill bit is just a little above the top of the workpiece turn the depth scale counterclockwise to zero n Turn the depth scale clockwise until the depth scale indicator points to th...

Page 21: ...en bevel lock and set screw WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from spinning work or tool breakage always clamp workpiece and backup material securely to table before operating drill press with the...

Page 22: ...CHANGE SPEEDS The spindle speed is determined by the location of the belts on the pulleys inside the head assembly The speed chart located on the inside of the belt guard shows the recom mended speed...

Page 23: ...e assembly shaft See Figure 23 n Use both hands to firmly grasp the spring housing Pull the spring housing slightly away from the drill press disengaging the spring housing from the cap screw While fi...

Page 24: ...the spring must go in the slot on the feed handle assembly See Figure 27 If necessary use a screwdriver to align and keep spring centered during installation n Replace washer and screw the outer and...

Page 25: ...clearance n Firmly hold the spring assembly against the head keeping it engaged with the cap screw while loosening and removing the outer nut only n Loosen inner nut approximately 1 4 in 6 4 mm and d...

Page 26: ...eded n Loosen the two screws securing the latch to the lid and move latch back until the lid closes without depressing the button n The button can also be adjusted up and down to assure lid closes tig...

Page 27: ...ise to tighten REMOVING CHUCK See Figure 30 n Unplug the drill press n Open jaws of chuck as wide as they will go by turning chuck sleeve n Using a downwards motion carefully tap on the chuck with a m...

Page 28: ...type hole cutters Do not use fly cutters or multi part hole cutters as they can come apart or become unbalanced in use Keep speed below 1500 min n Drum sanders must never be operated on this drill pr...

Page 29: ...bit runout or wobble 1 Bend drill bit 1 Use a straight drill bit 2 Worn spindle bearings 2 Replace bearings 3 Drill bit not properly installed in chuck 3 Install drill bit properly See Operation sect...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES...

Page 31: ...purchase The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty a...

Page 32: ...e authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record th...

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