TOOL FRANCE TFD-32TE, Operator'S Manual

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OPEARTIONS
1. Installing Drill Bit
For self-tighten drill chuck

Rotate the chuck body B and the cap A in opposite directions by your hands, then
the chuck jaws C will be opened or closed.

Open the chuck jaws and insert the smooth end of drill bit in the chuck as far as it
will go.

Close the chuck jaws to secure the drill bit
2. Positioning Workpiece
To prevent the workpiece or back-up material from being torn from your hands while drilling, you MUST position it against
the
LEFT
side of the column. Failure to do this could result in personal injury.
3. Positioning chuck guard
Loosen the set knob, adjust the chuck guard upper or lower to guard the
chuck and drill bit.
4. Using Vise
For small workpiece that cannot be clamped to the table, use a drill press vise. The vise must be clamped or bolted to the
table.
Warning: The drill press vise MUST be clamped or bolted to the table to avoid injury from a spinning workpiece, or
damaged vise orbit parts.
5. Correct Drilling Speeds
Use the recommended speed for the drill bit and workpiece.
Recommended Operating Speeds for twist drill bits ( 1/min )
Twist drill bit size
Material
SOFTWOOD HARDWOOD ACRYLIC BRASS ALUMINUM STEEL
3-5mm 3000 3000 2500 3000 3000 3000
6-10mm 3000 1500 2000 1200 2500 1000
11-16mm 1500 750 1500 750 1500 600
17-25mm 750 500 NR 400 1000 250
NR-Not Recommended
For other type drill bits, please get the recommended operating speed from the drill bit seller.
Set knob