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ADJUSTMENTS
SETTING THE SPEED RANGE
The suitable operating speed depends on the size and material of the workpiece. Generally, use higher speeds for
cutting softer materials and smaller holes; use lower speeds for cutting harder materials and bigger holes.
Your machine has two speed ranges: 0 - 1100 RPM (LOW) and 0 - 2500 RPM (HIGH). Use the speed range
lever on the left side of the headstock to select the desired speed range. For wood drilling, to avoid burning the
wood, do not exceed 2300 RPM.
WARNING: Do not change the HIGH/LOW speed range when the machine is running!
WARNING:
To prevent injury from accidental operation, make sure the tool is switched OFF and un-
plugged from the power source before assembling the tool or making any adjustments.
TURNING ON/OFF AND ADJUSTING THE SPEED
The speed adjustment knob on the front of the control panel (Fig. 7 - 1)
turns the machine ON/OFF and adjusts the speed within your selected
speed range.
1. Always make sure the speed adjustment knob is in the OFF setting
before plugging in the machine
2. Release the emergency stop switch (Fig. 7 - 2) by pressing upwards on
the red button and allowing the cover to spring outward. The cover’s bot-
tom latch must be disengaged before the machine can be turned ON.
3. Turn ON the machine by rotating the knob clockwise. A “click” will be
heard as the motor is turned ON, but the spindle will not rotate until the
knob is turned further clockwise.
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4. SLOWLY rotate the knob further and allow the speed to increase.
CAUTION: It is crucial to adjust the speed slowly or you may risk damaging the gears.
5. Wait a few minutes to allow the machine to ramp up to the operating speed before lowering the headstock into
the workpiece.
6. To turn OFF the machine, SLOWLY rotate the knob counterclockwise until a “click” is heard and the knob
points to the OFF position. For emergency stop, press down the STOP button on the left of the control box.
Make sure to always return the speed adjustment knob to the OFF position so that you don’t risk accidental start-
ing the machine next time.
SETTING THE DEPTH STOP
1. Loosen the depth stop lock lever (Fig. 5 - 4 p. 13).
2. Use the depth gauge and depth arrow on the left of the column to check and calculate the cutting depth.
3. Slide the depth stop block along the column to the desired position. Tighten the depth lock lever. Now your
vertical feed will stop at the stop block to ensure the same cutting depth for multiple cutting operations.
Fig. 7