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Delta 17-965 Instruction Manual

16-1/2" floor model drill press
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16-1/2" Floor Model

Drill Press

(Model 17-965)
PART NO. A10351 - 03-31-05
Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
please call
In Canada call

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  • Page 1: Drill Press

    16-1/2" Floor Model Drill Press (Model 17-965) PART NO. A10351 - 03-31-05 Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION 13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta the machine’s application, limitations, and specific may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.

  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS HAND completely assembled and installed according to the POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move instructions.

  • Page 6: Power Connections

    POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.

  • Page 7: Extension Cords

    CARRYING PRONGS operation, take your drill press to your local Authorized Delta Service Center. You can call 800-223-7278 for the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center. When converted for 230 volt operation, your drill press is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 8: Functional Description

    FOREWORD The Delta Model 17-965 is a 16-1/2" floor model drill press. This heavy-duty machine has a 3/4 HP, 120/240V induction motor, 5/8" capacity chuck and key, cast iron table, rack and pinion elevation mechanism, and external depth stop. The 17-965 has a tilting table for angle drilling and side edges and parallel slots for fast workpiece clamping.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED 3mm Hex Wrench (Supplied) 5mm Hex Wrench (Supplied) Adjustable Wrench ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE The assembly time for this unit is approximately 1-2 hours. For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Open the chuck jaws as wide as possible by turning chuck sleeve (T) Fig. 8. Hold the chuck (S) Fig. 8 and carefully drive and seat it (S) on the spindle with a rubber mallet or with a block of wood and hammer. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the chuck, do not drive the chuck with a metal hammer.

  • Page 11: Table Adjustments

    LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (C) Fig. 13 with a 3/16" diameter shackle. In the event of a power outage, always lock switch in “OFF” position until the main power is restored. Fig.

  • Page 12: Changing Speeds And Adjusting Belt Tension

    CHANGING SPEEDS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION NOTE: Twelve spindle speeds are available on the drill press. A belt-positioning speed chart (E) Fig. 18 is located on the inside top cover of the drill press. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Open the top cover (A) Fig. 18. Loosen the lock-knob (B) Fig.
  • Page 13 NOTE: After installing a drill bit, use the supplied key to tighten all three locations on the chuck, two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 24. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may result in risk of injury. IMPORTANT: When the workpiece (B) Fig. 24 is long...

  • Page 14: Correct Drilling Speeds

    INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS NOTE: Use drill bits with a shank of 5/8" or less in diameter. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Fig. 25 1. Insert the smooth end of drill bit (A) Fig. 25 in the chuck (B) as far as it will go, and then back the bit out 1/16" (or up to the flutes for small bits).

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    SERVICE PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network • of Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 16: Warranty

    Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.

  • Page 17: Español

    Fax: (519) 767-4131 Fax: (604) 420-3522 Fax: (514) 336-3505 The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ®...

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