Drilling Mode - Grizzly G0793 Owner's Manual

Drilling Mode

This drill press is designed for vertical drilling
and tapping operations. For repeated drilling
at the same depth, there is a power downfeed
mechanism.
Overloading tools or using excessive spin-
dle speeds may cause parts or broken tools
to hit operator, resulting in serious impact
injuries.
To drill a workpiece:
1. Refer to Controls & Components on Page 4
to understand control functions.
Master Power
Switch
Figure 25. Controls for drilling.
Model G0793 (Mfd. Since 02/15)
Drilling/Tapping
Switch
Spindle Start
Button
2. Clamp workpiece to table, and adjust depth
stop for needed depth of cut.
Note: Drilling with quill fully extended can
cause tool chatter. For maximum spindle
rigidity, keep spindle retracted into headstock
as far as possible.
3.
Put on safety glasses, a face shield, and
close chip guard.
4.
Turn drilling/tapping switch left to select "drill-
ing" mode (see Figure 25).
5. Refer to Calculating Spindle Speed for
Drilling on Page 26, and choose closest
available spindle RPM.
6.
Turn master power switch to ON position.
7.
Ensure EMERGENCY STOP button is not
pushed in.
8.
Press Spindle Start button and begin drilling
operation.
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