Special Safety Rules For Drill press:
1. Caution: This drill press is intended for use only with drill bits. The use of other
accessories may be hazardous.
2. Correct drilling speeds: Factors which determine the best speed to use in any drill
press operation are: Kind of material being worked, size of hole, type of drill or other
cutter, and quality of cut desired. The smaller the drill, the greater the required RPM. In
soft materials, the speed should be higher than for hard metals.
3. Drilling in metal: Use clamps to hold the work when drilling in metal. The work should
never be held in the bare hand; the flutes of the drill may seize the work at any time,
especially when breaking through the stock. If the piece is whirled out of the operator's
hand, he may be injured, in any case. the drill will be broken when the work strikes the
column.
4. The work must be clamped firmly while drilling: Any tilting, twisting, or shifting results
not only in a rough hole, but also increases drill breakage. For flat work, lay the piece
on a wooden base and clamp it firmly down against the table to prevent it from turning.
If the piece is of irregular shape and cannot be laid flat on the table, it should be
securely blocked and clamped.
5. The chuck shall be securely fastened to the spindle and so that it can't separate from
spindle.
6. Remove key from chuck after adjustment.
7. The tool is to be disconnected from the power supply while the motor is being
mounted, connected, or reconnected.
8. Secure the tool to the supporting structure if, during normal operation there is any
tendency for the tool to tip over, slide, or walk on the supporting surface.
9. The set screws of head frame should be screwed tightly before using this machine.
10. Connect to a supply circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
11. Fasten base to floor or worktable before using the drill press.
A) Apply less pressure
B) Check belt tension
C) Tighten drill with key
D) Change speed
A) Refer to speed chart
B) Clean drill
C) Check sharpness & taper
D) Use lubrication while drilling
E) Apply less pressure
A) Lubricate with light oil
B) Straighten rack
C) Loosen clamp
A) Excessive pressure on feed handle
B) Loose belt
C) Loose drill
D) Speed too fast
A) Incorrect speed slow down RPM
B) Chips are not discharging
C) Dull drill or not cut properly for
material
D) Needs lubrication
E) Feed pressure wrong
A) Needs lubrication
B) Bent rack
C) Table lock tightened
Drill binds
in workpiece
Drill burns
or smokes
Table difficult
to raise
MAINTENANCE
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the motor.
A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table and column will help to keep the
surfaces clean.
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way. have it replaced immediately.
Lubrication
All of the BALL BEARINGS are packed with grease at the factory. The require no further
Iubrication.
Periodically lubricate the gear and rack table elevation mechanism. the SPLINES
(grooves) in the spindle and the RACK (teeth on the quill).
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