Tradesman DP12LW, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
POSITIONING THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE
(FIG. 23, 24)
1. Lock the table (1) to the column (2) at a position so the
tip of the drill bit (3) is just above the top of the
workpiece (4).
CAUTION!
To prevent the workpiece or backup material from being
torn from your hands while drilling, you MUST position the
workpiece against the LEFT side of the column. If the
workpiece or the backup material is not long enough to
reach the column, clamp them to the table, or use a vise to
brace the workpiece. Failure to secure the workpiece could
result in personal injury.
Fig. 23
CAUTION!
The drill press vise MUST be clamped or bolted to the table
to avoid injury from a spinning workpiece.
Remove the drill press fence when it interferes with other
drill press accessories.
Fig. 24
HOLDING A DRILLING LOCATION IN METAL
1. Using a centerpunch, make an indentation in the
workpiece where you want the hole.
2. To turn the laser “ON”, press the rocker switch. Using the
feed handles, bring the drill down to align with the
indentation before turning the drill ON.
TILTING THE TABLE (FIG. 25)
NOTE: The table arm and support (1) has a predrilled hole
with a locking set screw inserted for locking the table into a
predetermined 0° horizontal position.
1. To use the table in a bevel (tilted) position, turn the
locking set screw (2) with the hex key counterclockwise
to release it from the table support.
2. Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (3).
CAUTION!
To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table & table arm
assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt.
Fig. 25
3. Tilt the table, aligning the desired angle measurement to
the zero line opposite the scale (4). Tighten the bevel
locking bolt.
4. To return the table to its original position, loosen the
bevel locking bolt (3). Realign the bevel scale (4) to the
0° position.
5. Using the hex key, turn the locking set screw (2)
clockwise to seat into the hole..
CAUTION!
To avoid injury from spinning work or possible tool
breakage, always clamp workpiece and backup material
securely to the table before operating the drill press with the
table tilted.
FEEDING
1. Pull down the feed handles with only enough effort to
allow the drill bit to cut.
2. Feeding too slowly might cause the drill bit to burn.
Feeding too rapidly might stop the motor, cause the belt
or drill to slip, or tear the workpiece loose and break the
drill bit.
3. When drilling metal, it may be necessary to lubricate the
drill bit tip with motor oil, to prevent burning the tip.
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