Glossary Of Terms; Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements - RIDGID DP1550 Owner's Manual

Glossary of Terms

Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is
being performed.
Drill Bit or Drill
The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.
Backup Material
A piece of wood placed between the
workpiece and table...it prevents wood in
the workpiece from splintering when the
drill passes through the backside of the

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrical hazards, fire hazards or
damage to the tool, use proper
circuit protection. Your tool is
wired at the factory for operation
using the voltage shown. Con-
nect tool to a power line with the
appropriate voltage and a 15-amp
branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time
delay type fuse or circuit breaker.
To reduce the risk of shock or
fire, if power cord is worn or cut,
or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing. Servic-
ing should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where
floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor
residential use only.
workpice...also prevents drilling into the
table top.
Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spin-
ning object in one minute.
Spindle Speed
The R.P.M. of the spindle.
Backlash
The amount of handle movement or play
between adjacent moving parts.
The A-C motor used on this tool is a
totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), induc-
tion nonreversible type, having the follow-
ing specifications:
Rated H.P
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Rotation of Shaft
WARNING: Do not permit fingers
to touch the terminals of plug
when installing or removing the
plug to or from the outlet.
7
1/2
110-120
8.0
60
Single
1700
Clockwise