Tradesman DP12LW, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
SPEEDS AND BELT PLACEMENT (FIG. 17
)
This drill press has 12 speeds, as listed below:
250 RPM 600 RPM 1620 RPM
340 RPM 650 RPM 1900 RPM
390 RPM 990 RPM 2620 RPM
510 RPM 1550 RPM 3100 RPM
See inside of the pulley guard for specific placement of the
belts on the pulleys to change speeds.
CAUTION!
To avoid possible injury, keep guard closed, in place, and in
proper working order while tool is in operation.
Fig. 17
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. 18)
The ON / OFF switch has a removable plastic safety switch
key. With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized
and hazardous use by children and other is minimized.
1. To turn the drill press “ON”, insert key (1) into the slot of
the switch (2). Move the switch upward to the “ON”
position.
2. To turn the drill press “OFF”, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end of
the safety switch (end of the toggle switch), and pull it
out.
4. With the switch key removed, the switch will not operate.
5. If the switch key is removed while the drill press is
running, it can be turned “OFF” but cannot be restarted
without inserting the switch key.
CAUTION!
ALWAYS lock the switch “OFF” when the drill press is not
in use. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. In the
event of a power failure, blown fuse, or tripped circuit
breaker, turn the switch “OFF” and remove the key,
preventing an accidental startup when power comes on.
Fig. 18
INSTALLING DRILL BIT IN CHUCK (FIG. 19)
1. With the switch “OFF” and the yellow switch key removed,
open the chuck jaws (1) using the chuck key (2). Turn the
chuck key counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws (1).
2. Insert the drill bit (3) into the chuck far enough to obtain
maximum gripping by the jaws, but not far enough to touch
the spiral grooves (flutes) of the drill bit when the jaws are
tightened.
3. Make sure that the drill is centered in the chuck.
4. Turn the chuck key clockwise to tighten the jaws.
CAUTION!
To avoid injury or accident by the chuck key ejecting forcibly
from the chuck when the power is turned “ON”, use only the
self-ejecting chuck key supplied with this drill press. ALWAYS
recheck and remove the chuck key before turning the
power”ON”.
Fig. 19
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