NOTE:
For small workpieces that cannot be clamped to the table, use a drill press vise (optional accessory, not
included). The vise must be clamped or bolted to the table to avoid injury.
WARNING!
•
To reduce the risk of injury, only use the chuck key provided with this drill press or a duplicate
of it. This chuck key is self-ejecting and will “pop” out of the chuck when you let go. This action
is designed to help prevent throwing of the chuck key from the chuck when power is turned
“on”. Do not use any other key as a substitute; order a new one if damaged or lost.
•
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck before starting
any drilling operation.
WARNING!
•
To reduce the risk of injury, and the workpiece and the backup material from being torn from
your hand while drilling, position them to the left side of the column. If the workpiece and the
backup material are not long enough to reach the column, clamp them to the table. Failure to
do this could result in personal injury.
•
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck before starting
any drilling operation.
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
ANGULAR PLAY OF THE SPINDLE (Fig. 21)
Move the spindle to the lowest downward position and hold
in place. With your other hand, try to make it revolve around
its axis with a side motion. If there is too much play, proceed
as follows:
•
Loosen the lock nut (1).
•
Turn the screw clockwise to eliminate the play but
without obstructing the upward and downward motion
of the spindle (a little bit of play is normal).
•
Tighten the lock nut (1).
INSTALL DRILL BITS (Fig. 22)
•
Place the chuck key (1) into the side keyhole of the
chuck (2), meshing the gear teeth (3).
•
Turn the chuck key counter-clockwise to open the
chuck jaws (4).
•
Insert a drill bit into the chuck far enough to obtain
maximum gripping of the chuck jaws.
•
Centre the drill bit in the chuck jaws before final
tightening of the chuck.
•
Use the chuck key for the final tightening to make sure
the drill bit will not slip while drilling.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 23)
•
To turn the drill press On, insert the safety key (1) into
the switch housing (2). As a safety feature, the switch
cannot be turned On without the key.
•
Flip the switch upward to the On position.
•
To turn the drill press Off, move the switch to the down
position.
•
To lock the switch in the Off position, remove the
safety key from the switch. Store the key in a safe
place.
LED WORKLIGHT SWITCH (Fig. 24)
The LED worklight switch (1) is located on the left side of
the drill press housing.
• To turn the LED worklight On, press the button “I”.
• To turn the LED worklight Off, press the button “O”.
POSITION THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE (Fig. 25)
Always place a piece of backup material (1) (wood,
plywood, etc.) on the table underneath the workpiece (2).
This will prevent splintering on the underside of the
workpiece as the drill bit breaks through. To keep the
material from spinning out of control, it must contact the
left side of the column as illustrated, or be clamped to the
table.
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
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