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IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Drill Press Electrical Information Know Your Drill Press Assembly and Adjustments Maintenance Operation Troubleshooting Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Motor: 120V, 60Hz, 375W, 3.2A Chuck Capacity: 1/2 inch Spindle Stroke: 2-1/2 inches...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot- wear.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR DRILL PRESS 10. Always stop the drill before removing scrap pieces from the table. 11. Use clamps or a vise to secure a workpiece to the table. This will prevent the workpiece from rotating with the drill bit. 12.
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING Unpack the drill press and all of its parts. Compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging until the drill press is completely assembled. To protect the drill press from moisture, a protective coating has been applied to the machine’s surfaces. Remove this coating with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or WD-40®.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO BASE 1. Place the column tube on the base, aligning the column support holes to the base holes. 2. Install a hex head bolt in each column support hole and tighten bolts using the adjustable wrench.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN CAUTION: The drill press head is heavy. To avoid in- jury, two people should lift it into position. 1. Carefully lift the drill press head assembly and position it over the column (Fig.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS MOUNT THE DRILL PRESS (Fig. H) The drill press must be securely fastened through the mounting holes to a stand or workbench with heavy-duty fasteners (Fig. H). This will pre- vent the drill press from tipping over, sliding, or walking during opera- tion.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING LASER BATTERIES (PRE-INSTALLED) 1. Turn off the drill laser. 2. Pull the tab located below the laser switch and lift up the laser switch cover. (Fig. K) 3. Install two AAA batteries into the battery slots and close the switch cover.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS TILT THE TABLE 1. Loosen the hex lock bolt with a suitable socket wrench (located under the table, as shown in Fig. N). 2. Tilt the table to the desired angle, using the bevel scale (Fig. O) as a basic guide.
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2. Lock the Scale Ring in Place by tightening the depth knob. SPEED ADJUSTMENT For a video demonstration using the WEN 8-Inch Drill Press, visit http://bit.ly/1LGcLIb 1. To change to another one of the five available speeds, open the belt housing and loosen the belt tension locking knob found cirled in Fig.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE LASER (Fig. S) WARNING: Do not stare directly at the laser beam. Please observe all safety rules. • Never aim the beam at a person or an object other than the workpiece. • Do not project the laser beam into the eyes of others. •...
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE BELT WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source before replacing the belt. Belt tension and drill press speed is controlled by automatic adjustments made to the diameter of the front spindle when the drive handle is moved. 1.
OPERATION DRILL PRESS ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. U) 1. To turn the drill press ON, insert the yellow safety key (1) into the switch housing (2). As a safety feature, the switch cannot be turned ON without the safety key. 2. Flip the switch upward to the ON position. Fig.
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OPERATION DRILLING SPEEDS There are a few important factors to keep in mind when determining the best drilling speed: • Material type • Hole size • Drill bit or cutter type • Quality desired Smaller drill bits require greater speed than larger drill bits. Softer materials require greater speed than harder materials.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Noisy operation 1) Incorrect belt tension 1) Adjust the belt tension (See REPLACE THE 2) Dry spindle BELT section) 3) Loose spindle pulley 2) Lubricate the spindle 4) Loose motor pulley 3) Tighten the retaining nut on the pulley insert 4) Tighten the set screw on the side of the mo- tor pulley The drill bit burns or...
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN CONSUMER POWER TOOLS PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN con- sumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
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