Prior To Operation - DeWalt DWE1622 Original Instructions Manual

2. Attach the coolant tube (l) to the coolant bottle:
a. Remove the nut (u) and thread it with the
tube.
b. Slide the tube onto the nipple and tighten the
nut.
3. Attach the tube to the quick-release connector
(v) on the gearbox
a. Push coolant tube (l) in to install.
b. To remove, push the collar on the connector
(v) in and pull the tube from the connector.
In order to use the lubrication system, the coolant
bottle (k) must be filled with a sufficient amount of
cutting fluid.
Filling the Coolant Bottle
1. Make sure the flow regulator (m) is closed.
2. Unscrew the cap (x).
3. Fill the container with cutting coolant diluted
with water.
4. Screw the cap back on.
WARNING: Do not use the lubrication
system in vertical or overhead drilling
applications.
FITTING THE SAFETY CHAIN (FIG. 5)
Thread the provided safety chain (o) through the
handle of unit and around the workpiece and secure
in place.
WARNING: Always use the safety
chain.
Inserting and Removing an
Accessory (fi g. 6)
The tool holder (h) accepts annular cutters with a
19 mm shank with two flats.
WARNING: The teeth of a cutter are
very sharp and can be dangerous.
DWE1622K-B5 (FIG. 6A)
1. Slide the pilot pin through the hole in the center
of the cutter shank.
2. Push up on the quick-release collar (i).
3. Insert the cutter with pilot pin and turn until the
flat meets the locking pin. When the flat meets
the locking pin the collar will snap down.
4. Check that the cutter is securely held in the
arbor.
DWE1622KX-ZA (FIG. 6B)
1. Slide the pilot pin through the hole in the center
of the cutter shank.
2. Align cutter flats with the screw holes (w) on the
outside of the spindle and then insert cutter into
tool holder (h). Tighten the two screws using
the hex wrench until the cutter arbor is securely
held in place.
3. Loosen screws to remove cutter.
3-JAW CHUCK (FIG. 10A, 10B)
A D WALT 3-jaw chuck (y) can be installed using an
E
adaptor (z) to fit the drill press for various bit sizes.
Refer to Inserting and Removing an Accessory
for installation instructions.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the motor
position when chuck is installed. Please refer to
Adjusting the Motor Height for instructions.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Setting the Speed (fi g. 7)
WARNING: Do not change gears at full
speed or during use.
The machine is equipped with a two-gear selector to
vary the speed/torque ratio.
1. Rotate the gear selector tab (d) out of the
detent slot and shift into the desired mode.
2. Lock the selector tab back into the detent.
LOW SPEED AND HIGH TORQUE:
The yellow dot (aa) should be aligned with
position 1 for low speed and high torque
(holes from 32 to 50 mm).
HIGH SPEED AND LOW TORQUE:
The yellow dot (aa) should be aligned with
position 2, for high speed and low torque
(holes from 12 to 30 mm).
NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly turn the
spindle by hand a little to complete the gear change.
Adjusting the Motor Height (fi g. 11)
The motor height can be adjusted to accommodate
the need for more or less bit clearance over the
workpiece.
1. Loosen the motor slide bolt (bb) with the
supplied hex key tool (cc).
2. Position the motor to the desired height.
3. Tighten the bolt firmly with the hex tool to
secure the motor in position.

Prior to Operation

Try a few simple projects using scrap material until
you develop a "feel" for the machine.
EN G LI SH
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