ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22
ADJUSTING PLAY IN QUILL/SPINDLE
If a small or excessive play in the quill/spindle is noticed, an adjustment
can be made. Using the downfeed handles, lower the quill/spindle (C)
Fig.21 as far as it will go. Check to see if there is excessive play
(side-to-side movement) in the quill/spindle. If there is play, adjust as
follows:
1) Place a flat head screwdriver on the screw (B) Fig.21, while preventing
the screw from turning, loosen large hex. nut (A).
2) Slightly tighten the flat head screw (B) until the play is eliminated.
Note that a small amount of play is normal.
3) Make sure the up and down movement of the quill/spindle is
unobstructed.
4) Place a flat head screwdriver on the screw (B) Fig.21, while
preventing the screw from turning, retighten large hex. nut (A).
OPERATION
TURNING DRILL PRESS ON/OFF
The On/Off switch (A) Fig.22 comes with a removable safety key (B).
When the safety key is removed from the switch and placed in a safe
location, unauthorized persons or children can’t turn the switch to the On
position. It is recommended to always remove the safety key from the
switch whenever the Drill Press is not in use.
To turn the Drill Press On, lift the switch (A) Fig.22. To turn the Drill Press
Off press down on the switch.
ACTIVATING THE LASER GUIDE SYSTEM
In order to activate the laser guide system, first the Drill Press power
cord must be connected to a power source, or the lasers will not turn on.
The laser switch (C) Fig.22 turns the laser guide system on/off.
TURNING WORKLIGHT ON/OFF
In order to activate the incorporated worklight, first the Drill Press power cord must be connected to a power source, or the worklight will not turn
on. The worklight switch (D) Fig.22 turns worklight on/off.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, do not use light bulb greater than 40 watts.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
FEEDING
Pull down the feed handles with only enough effort to allow the drill to cut. Feeding too slowly might cause the drill to burn...feeding too rapidly
might stop the motor...cause the belt or drill to slip... tear the workpiece loose or break the drill bit.
HOLE LOCATION
Make an indentation in the workpiece where you want the to drill a hole using a centre punch or a sharp nail. Before turning the switch ON, bring
the drill bit down to the workpiece, lining it up with the hole location.
POSITIONING THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE
Lock the table to the column in a position so that the tip of the drill is just a little above the top of the workpiece. Always place a piece of
back-up material (wood, plywood) on the table underneath the workpiece. This will prevent splintering or making a heavy burr on the underside
of the workpiece as the drill breaks through. To keep the back-up material from spinning out of control, it must come in contact with the left side
of the column.
WARNING!
To prevent the workpiece or the back-up material from being torn from your hand while drilling, position them against the left side of
the column. If the workpiece or the back-up material are not long enough to reach the column, clamp them to the table. Failure to do this could
result in personal injury.