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Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Please read and save these instructions. Read through this owner's manual carefully before using product. Protect yourself and others by
Please read and save these instructions. Read through this owner's manual carefully before using product. Protect yourself and others by
observing all safety information, warnings, and cautions. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage
observing all safety information, warnings, and cautions. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage
to product or property. Please retain instructions for future reference.

Description

Westward Drill Press feature a heavy cast iron base, column collar, work table and head. Work table height is adjustable using rack
and pinion. Table can be tilted 45° both right and left, and rotates 360° on a vertical axis. Work table surface is precision ground
which features slots for secure, accurate mounting of workpiece and a coolant trough. Other features of the Westward drill press
are an enclosed ball bearing quill assembly, quick belt change and tension mechanism, positive quick-adjust feed depth stop. A
chuck and chuck arbor are included. Westward drill press are ideal for use in home shops, maintenance shops and light industrial
applications. Spindle speeds are adjustable for drilling steel, cast iron, aluminum, wood and plastic.

Unpacking

After unpacking unit, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Check for loose, missing, or damaged
parts. The drill press is shipped partially assembled. Locate and identify the following assemblies and loose parts: head assembly,
base, column assembly, rack ring and table assembly. Contents of hardware bag includes: Drill chuck, chuck key, rack, feed handles,
worm gear, crank handle, lock handle, hex bolts, 3mm & 4mm hex wrenches and batteries.
IMPORTANT: Many unpainted steel surfaces, such as column and table top, have been coated with a protectant. To ensure proper
fi t and operation, remove coating. Coating is easily removed with mild solvents, such as mineral spirits, and a soft cloth. Avoid
getting solution on paint or any of the rubber or plastic parts. Solvents may deteriorate these fi nishes. Use soap and water on paint,
plastic or rubber components. After cleaning, cover all exposed surfaces with a light coating of oil. Paste wax is recommended for
table top.
WARNING
WARNING
!
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part is
replaced, and assembly is complete. Carefully unpack the drill press and all its parts, and compare against the list below.
To protect the drill press from moisture, a protective coating has been applied to the machined surfaces. Remove this
coating with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or WD-40.
To avoid fi re or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to
clean the drill press.
REX001
Printed in China
09/06
10",12" Drill Presses
10",12" Drill Presses
1
1KEN3, 1KEN4
1KEN3, 1KEN4

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  • Page 1 Description Westward Drill Press feature a heavy cast iron base, column collar, work table and head. Work table height is adjustable using rack and pinion. Table can be tilted 45° both right and left, and rotates 360° on a vertical axis. Work table surface is precision ground which features slots for secure, accurate mounting of workpiece and a coolant trough.
  • Page 2 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Unpacking (Continued)-10” Drill Press (1KEN3) Head assembly Base Column assembly Table assembly Rack ring assembly Lock handle Feed handles Hex bolts Worm gear Crank handle Rack Batteries Hex wrenches...
  • Page 3 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Unpacking (Continued)-12” Drill Press (1KEN4) Head assembly Base Table assembly Column assembly Rack ring assembly Lock handle Worm gear Feed handles Crank handle Wing nuts Hex bolts Triangle knobs...
  • Page 4 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Specifi cations for Drill Presses Horsepower (HP) Spindle Laser Model Speed (RPM) Chuck Size Motor Table tilt Throat (Rated) travel Guide 10” Drill Press 5 (620~3100) 1/2 in. 120 / 60 Hz 45 Right or Left 2 in.
  • Page 5 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses General Safety Information 2. Consult manual for specifi c maintaining and adjusting procedures.   3. Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation. CAUTION Warns about hazards that may cause 4.
  • Page 6 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Assembly  WARNING The drill press is a heavy power tool   and should be lifted with the help of two people OR MORE WARNING WARNING For your own safety, never connect...
  • Page 7 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses NOTE: Table removed from bracket in illustration for 4. Slide the table assembly with the rack onto the column. 5. Engage the bottom of the rack (5) with the lip of the column clarity.
  • Page 8 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Installing feed handles (Figure 9) 7. Install the table crank handle (9) onto the worm gear 1. Thread each feed handle (1) into the threaded holes (2) on shaft (11) on the side of the table support (12).
  • Page 9 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Mounting drill press to work surface (Figure 13) 3. Open the jaws of the chuck (1) by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise. To prevent damage, make sure the jaws 1.
  • Page 10 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Fence assembly (Figure 14) - (The fence assembly has Adjustments instructions been supplied for 12” drill press only.) 1. Align the mounting holes of the fence over the table slots.
  • Page 11 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Figure 15 Spindle / quill (Figure 17) Rotate the feed handles counterclockwise to lower spindle to its lowest position. Hold the chuck and move it front to back. If there is excessive play, proceed with the following adjustments: 1.
  • Page 12 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Figure 18   WARNING WARNING To avoid possible injury, keep guard To avoid possible injury, keep guard To avoid possible injury, keep guard To avoid possible injury, keep guard...
  • Page 13 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses B. Alinging the laser-beam (Figure 22) The laser guide Your tool is equipped with the Laser guide, a battery powered To adjust the laser lines: device using Class II laser beams. The laser beams will enable you to preview the drill bit path on the workpiece to be drilled 1.
  • Page 14 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Operation 5. Check the accuracy by drilling into a scrap workpiece fi rst. Adjust if needed. Basic drill press operation 6. Hold with your hand or clamp the top surface of the workpiece fi...
  • Page 15 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Depth scale method (Figure 26) Basic operating instructions NOTE: With the chuck in the upper position, the tip of the drill To get the best results and minimize the likelihood of personal bit must be just slightly above the top of the workpiece.
  • Page 16 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses i. Use fi xtures for unusual operations to adequately hold, column. If the workpiece or the backup material is not guide, and position workpiece. long enough to reach the column, clamp them to the table, j.
  • Page 17 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Tilting the table (Figure 29) Maintenance NOTE: The table arm and support (1) has a predrilled hole   with a locking pin inserted for locking the table into a predrilled...
  • Page 18 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Changing the laser batteries (Figure 31) • Unplug your drill press.  WARNING Failure to unplug your tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. 1. Open the battery cover (1).
  • Page 19 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Troubleshooting Chart Symptom(s) Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s) Noisy operation 1. Incorrect belt tension. 1. Adjust tension. See section 2. Dry spindle. “ASSEMBLY TENSIONING BELT”. 3. Loose spindle pulley. 2. Lubricate spindle. See Section 4.
  • Page 20 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses For Repair Parts, call 1-800-323-0620 24 hours a day – 365 days a year 04XV 0JJZ 2K00 049S 049Z 0UGH 0KDH 2BJ1 04A5 2JXD 0K7K 0JQ7 048Y 0J7F 0KSQ...
  • Page 21 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Repair Parts List for 10” Drill Press I.D. NO DESCRIPTION SIZE I.D. NO DESCRIPTION SIZE 0499 SPRING CAP ASS’Y 0K9X DRIVE SCREW Φ2.3-5 047U SET BOLT M10*1.5 0KC6 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. TAPPING SCREW M4*16-12...
  • Page 22 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses For Repair Parts, call 1-800-323-0620 24 hours a day – 365 days a year 04XV 0JKC 0JK8 058G 0JG4 058P 0UGH 0VME 0KDH 04A5 0K7K 2K6P 2K07 0KSQ 0K9X...
  • Page 23 Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1KEN3, 1KEN4 10”,12” Drill Presses Repair Parts List for 12” Drill Press I.D. NO DESCRIPTION SIZE QTY I.D. NO DESCRIPTION SIZE 0714 PLATE 0KFF CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5*0.8-8 047X POINTER 0KJ0 CAP HD. SQ.NECK BOLT M6*1.0-16...
  • Page 24 This limited warranty gives purchasers specifi c legal rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the extent allowable under applicable law, Westward’s liability for consequential and incidental damages is expressly disclaimed. Westward’s liability in all events is limited to and shall not exceed the purchase price paid.

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