Operation - Hitachi B13F Instruction Manual

BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATIONS
SPEEDS AND BELT PLACEMENT (Fig. M)
This drill press has 5 speeds, as listed below:
680 RPM; 1160 RPM;
2380 RPM; 3000 RPM
See the inside of the pulley guard for same chart as shown
in Figure M.
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, keep the guard closed, in place, and
in proper working order while the tool is in operation.
Fig. M - SPEED CHART
Spindle
5
4
3
2
1
Belt
Location
RPM
5-5 3000
4-4 2380
3-3 1780
2-2 1160
1-1 680
ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. N)
The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of
the drill press.
1. To turn the drill press ON (I) insert the yellow key (1) into
the key slot in the center of the switch.
2. Push the key firmly into the slot, then push switch to the
ON position to start the drill press.
3. To turn the drill press OFF (O) push the switch to the
down position.
4. Remove the yellow switch key, when the drill press has
come to a complete stop, by gently pulling it outward.
WARNING
Remove the switch key whenever the drill press is not in use.
Place it in a safe place and out of reach of children.
WARNING
ALWAYS lock the switch OFF when the drill press is not in
use. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. In the event
of power failure, blown fuse, or tripped circuit breaker, turn
the switch OFF and remove the key, preventing an accidental
startup when power comes on.

OPERATION

1780 RPM;
Motor
5
4
3
2
1
– 15 –
Fig. N
LASER ON / OFF SWITCH (Fig. L)
To turn the laser ON or OFF, press the rocker switch (3)
DANGER
Laser is radiated when laser guide is turned on. Avoid direct
eye exposure. Always un-plug drill press from power source
before making any adjustment.
INSTALLING A DRILL BIT IN THE CHUCK (Fig. O)
1 With the switch "OFF" and the yellow switch key
removed, open the chuck jaws (1) using the chuck key
(2). Turn the chuck key counterclockwise to open the
chuck jaws (1).
2. Insert the drill bit (3) into the chuck far enough to obtain
maximum gripping by the jaws, but not far enough to
touch the spiral grooves (flutes) of the drill bit when the
jaws are tightened.
3. Make sure that the drill is centered in the chuck.
4. Turn the chuck key clockwise to tighten the jaws.
WARNING
To avoid injury or accident by the chuck key ejecting forcibly
from the chuck when the power is turned ON, use only the
self-ejecting chuck key supplied with this drill press. ALWAYS
recheck and remove the chuck key before turning the power
ON.
Fig. O
2
English
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1
3