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Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4
10”,12” Drill Presses
i. Use fi xtures for unusual operations to adequately hold,
guide, and position workpiece.
j. Use the SPINDLE SPEED recommended for the specifi c
operation and workpiece material. Check the panel on
the inside pulley cover or the chart below for drilling
speed information. For accessories, refer to the
instructions provided with each accessory.
4. Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or pull
the entire drill press down on you.
5. Turn the power switch “OFF”, and put away the switch key
when leaving the drill press.
6. To avoid injury from thrown work or tool contact, do not
perform layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while
the cutting tool is rotating.
Positioning the table and workpiece
(Figure 27 and Figure 28)
1. Lock the table (1) to the column (2) at a position so the tip
of the drill bit (3) is just above the top of the workpiece (4).
2. ALWAYS place a BACK-UP MATERIAL (scrap wood)
on the table beneath the workpiece. This will prevent
splintering or heavy burring on the underside of the
workpiece. To keep the back-up material from spinning, it
MUST be positioned against the LEFT side of the column.
3. For a small piece that cannot be clamped to the table, use
a drill press vise (optional accessory).
To prevent the workpiece or backup
material from being thrown while drilling, you MUST
position the workpiece against the LEFT side of the
column. If the workpiece or the backup material is not
long enough to reach the column, clamp them to the table,
or use the fence provided with the drill press to brace the
workpiece. Failure to secure the workpiece could result in
personal injury.
Figure 27
When used, a drill press vise MUST
be clamped or bolted to the table to avoid injury from a
spinning workpiece, or damaged vise or bit parts.
Remove the drill press fence when it interferes with
other drill press accessories.
Figure 28
Holding a drilling location
1. Using a centerpunch or sharp nail, make an indentation in
the workpiece where you will be drilling.
2. Turn the laser “ON” and align the laser lines (x) with the
indentation before turning the drill ON.
DRILLING SPEED TABLE (RPM)-FOR 10” DRILL PRESS
DRILL BIT DIAM.
(INCHES)
MATERIAL
WOOD
ALUM., ZINC., BRASS
IRON, STEEL
1/16
3100
3100
3100
1/8
2340
3/16
1720
1/4
2340
5/16
1100
3/8
1720
1/2
2340
1100
620
WARNING
!
WARNING
When used,
When used,
When used,
When used,
!
When used,
DRILLING SPEED TABLE (RPM)-FOR 12” DRILL PRESS
DRILL BIT DIAM. (INCHES) MATERIAL
WOOD
ALUM.
PLASTIC MILD STEEL STAINLESS
1/32
3100
3100
3100
3100
3100
1/16
1620-2620
1/8
1620-2620
990-1550
3/16
990-1550
600-650
1/4
1620-2620 1620-2620
5/16
600-650
340-510
3/8
990-1550 990-1550
7/16
1620-2620
340-510
250
1/2
600-650
600-650
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3
4
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