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28.

OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR

,

instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
familiar with the operation of this drill press.

29.

PROPERLY SUPPORT

long or wide workpiece and

clamp to the table.

30.

PROPERLY SECURE

the drill bit, cutting tool, or

sanding drum in the chuck before operating the drill
press.

31.

REPLACE

a damaged cord immediately. 

DO NOT

use a damaged cord or plug.

32.

SECURE

the drill press to the floor or work bench.

Vibration can cause the drill press to slide, walk or
tip over. Do not attach the drill press to a mobile
base.

33.

SECURE

the workpiece firmly against the table.

Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does not
have a flat surface against the table, or that is not

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

TO PREVENT

electrical shock, follow all electrical and

safety codes, including the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health
Regulations (OSHA).  All electrical connections and
wiring should be made by qualified personnel only.

TO REDUCE

the risk of electrical shock, 

DO NOT 

use

machine outdoors.  

DO NOT

expose to rain or mois-

ture.  Store indoors in a dry area.

DO NOT

connect the machine to the power source

before you have completed the set up process.

DO NOT 

connect the machine to the power source until

instructed to do so.

The motor supplied with the drill press is a 115 volt,

single phase motor. The motor is wired from the factory
for 115-volt operation.

27.

NEVER START THE DRILL PRESS

with the drill

bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum against the work-
piece.  Loss of control of the workpiece can cause
serious injury.

secured by a vise.  Prevent the workpiece from
rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it
against the drill press column.  Loss of control of the
workpiece can cause serious injury.

34.

SECURELY LOCK

the head and table support to

the column, and the table to the table support
before operating the drill press.

35. The drill press is designed for home use or light

commercial duty 

ONLY

.

36.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK

, do not use outdoors.  Do not expose to

rain. Store indoors in a dry area.  

37.

TURN THE DRILL PRESS OFF

and unplug from

power source.  Wait for the drill bit, cutting tool, or
sanding drum to come to a complete STOP before
cleaning off the table/work area, removing or secur-
ing workpiece, or changing setup.  

38.

USE

only drill bits, cutting tools, sanding drums, or

other accessories with proper shank size recom-
mended in this instruction manual.  The wrong size
shank can cause damage to the drill press and/or
serious injury.

39.

USE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS 

for all operations.

Improper speeds may cause the machine to mal-
function causing damage to the drill press and or
serious injury.

26.

NEVER START THE DRILL PRESS BEFORE
CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJECTS 

(tools,

scrap pieces, etc.).  Debris can be thrown at high
speed.

Summary of Contents for 20530

Page 1: ...R Manual Part No OR20530M User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine 17 VS DRILL PRESS STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER 11 20 13 Model Number 20530...

Page 2: ...s why it is backed by one of the best machinery warranties in the business This drill press is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commitm...

Page 3: ...ions in this user manual represent your machine at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works INTRODUCTION SECTION...

Page 4: ...nearest Steel City distributor or visit our website at www steelcitytoolworks com 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cont MOTOR n o i t c u d n I e p y T Continuous duty HP 1 1 2 HP 13 s p m A 20 1 s t l o V e...

Page 5: ...d work piece Quill lock Holds quill in predetermined position Keyed chuck Key is used to loosen or tighten drilling and sanding tools Table Holds work piece Column Used to support work table and drill...

Page 6: ...4 FEATURE IDENTIFICATION A Belt cover B On Off switch C Feed handles D Quill lock E Keyed chuck F Table G Column H Base I Depth scale J Motor K Flexible lamp A B I C D E F G H K J...

Page 7: ...otentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine GENERAL SAFETY DANG...

Page 8: ...otection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the third prong 17 Keep visitors and children away from any machine DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the m...

Page 9: ...the operator into the moving parts Users must wear a protective cover on their hair if the hair is long to prevent it from contacting any moving parts 28 SAVE these instructions and refer to them freq...

Page 10: ...y the power cord NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges hot surfaces oil or grease 12 DO NOT unplug the drill press by pulling on the power cord ALWAYS grasp the plug not the c...

Page 11: ...he drill press is a 115 volt single phase motor The motor is wired from the factory for 115 volt operation 27 NEVER START THE DRILL PRESS with the drill bit cutting tool or sanding drum against the wo...

Page 12: ...lectrical work MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle The motor supplied with your machine is a 115 volt motor Never connect the green or ground wire to a...

Page 13: ...A D C B E A Drill press head and motor assembly B Base C Table E Column D Table bracket assembly 11...

Page 14: ...ter remover D Hex head screws 4 flat washer 8 hex nuts 4 accessory hardware F Hand wheel spokes 3 E Table raise lower handle G Chuck arbor 2 MT H Hex head screws 4 I Hex wrenches 2 J Speed adjusting h...

Page 15: ...ex head screws C SEE FIG 7 5 Attach the table raising and lowering handle H on the worm gear shaft I and tighten the set screw J against the flat on the worm gear shaft SEE FIG 8 Fig 8 COLUMN BASE AND...

Page 16: ...d wheel hub Tighten flat part of shaft X with an open end wrench not supplied 2 Align the drill press head with the table and base and tighten the two set screws C with supplied Allen key SEE FIG 12 3...

Page 17: ...e chuck onto the drill press spindle as far as it will go by placing a wooden block G under the chuck H and tap the block up with a hammer I Important tap the chuck directly with a metal hammer SEE FI...

Page 18: ...ns make sure the table center hole is aligned with the drill bit Fig 20 5 The table can be tilted right or left by loosening the 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 table locking bolt F then removing the table alignment p...

Page 19: ...e is released The return spring was properly adjusted at the factory However to adjust if necessary NOTE Use hand on handle to return to position Failure to do so may break spring the drill press is d...

Page 20: ...ighten a drill bit or cutter in the keyed chuck Make sure that the drill bit or accessory is properly secured and chuck key is removed before starting the Drill press 18 REMOVING THE CHUCK AND SPINDLE...

Page 21: ...ng Fig 24B 2 Using a hex wrench slightly tighten the adjusting screw B on the right side of the head casting 3 Rise and lower the quill several times to make sure that the quill does not bind 4 Retigh...

Page 22: ...an be purchased It then can be placed through the holes in the sides of the START button and locked thus preventing unauthorized use 6 To use the Drill Press unlock and remove the padlock from the STA...

Page 23: ...s The drill bit may seize the work at any time especially when breaking through the work piece If the workpiece is whirled out of the operator s hand the operator may be injured The drill bit can also...

Page 24: ...22...

Page 25: ...f motor with low pressure air to remove dust or dirt Air pressure above 50 P S I should not be used as high pressured air may damage insulation The operator should always wear eye protection when usin...

Page 26: ...fuses on circuit breakers 4 Have correct fuses on circuit breakers installed by a qualified electrician 5 Short circuit in motor loose connections 5 Inspect terminals in motor for damaged insulation...

Page 27: ...DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRED...

Page 28: ...DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRED...

Page 29: ...STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS www steelcitytoolworks com 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665...

Page 30: ...NOTES www steelcitytoolworks com Steel City Tool Works LLC Bolingbrook IL USA 60440 Tech Service 1 877 724 8665...

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