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TERMS
BACKUP MATERIAL - Apiece of scrap wood placed
between the workpiece and table. The backup beard
prevents wood in the workpiece from splintering
when the drill passes through the backside of the
workpiece. It also prevents drilling into the table.
BASE
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Supports drill press. For additional stability,
holes are provided in base to bolt drill press to floor.
BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY - Covers the pulleys and belt
during operation of the drill press.
BEVEL SCALE - Shows degree of table tilt for bevel
operations.
CHUCK
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Holds drill bit or other recommended
accessory to perform desired operations.
CHUCK KEY
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A small metal device that is used to
tighten and loosen the chuck around a drill bit or
other accessory. Do not use any other key as a
substitute; order a new one if damaged or lost.
COLUMN - Connects the head, table, and base. It is a
single piece of tube for easy alignment and
movement.
COLUMN COLLAR - Holds the rack to the column.
Rack remains movable in the collar to permit table
support movements.
DEPTH SCALE - Indicates depth of hole being drilled.
DEPTH SCALE STOP NUTS - Lock the spindle to the
selected depth.
DRILL BIT - The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.
DRILL ON/OFF SWITCH - Has locking feature. This
feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized
use. Insert the key into the switch to turn the drill
press on.
DRILLING SPEED - Changed by placing the belt in any
of the steps (grooves) in the pulleys. See the Spindle
Speed Chart inside the belt guard. Use appropriate
speed for your material and drill bit.
FEED HANDLE - Moves the chuck up or down. If
necessary, one or two of the handles may be
removed whenever the workpiece is of such unusual
shape that it interferes with the handles.
HEAD LOCKING SET SCREWS - Locks the head to the
column. ALWAYS lock the head in place while
operating the drill press.
RACK - Combines with gear mechanism to provide
easy elevation of the table by the hand operated
table crank.
REVOLUTION PER MINUTE (RPM)- The number of
turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SPINDLE SPEED - The RPM. of the spindle.
SPRING CAP - Adjusts quill spring tension.
TABEL BEVEL LOCK - Locks the table in any position
from 0° - 45°
TABLE - Provides a working surface to support the
workpiece.
TABLE ARM - Extends beyond the table support for
mounting and aligning the table.
TABLE CRANK - Elevates and lowers the table. Turn
clockwise to elevate the table. Support lock must be
released before operating the crank.
TABLE LOCK
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Locks the table after it is rotated to
various positions.
TABLE SUPPORT - Rides on the column to support
the table arm and table.
TABLE SUPPORTS LOCK - Tightening locks the table
support to column. Always have it locked in place
while operating the drill press.
WORKPIECE - Material being drilled.
