SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Besides following the instructions mentioned in this manual, when using electric equipment you must always observe all safety precautions to prevent risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read this instruction manual before use and keep it carefully. Working with an electric machine can be dangerous if you do not follow suitable safety measures.
Do not force the machine. You can obtain better and safer results if you use the machine at the rate for which it has been designed. Use the suitable tool. Do not use a small tool for an intensive job. Fox example, do not use a circular saw to cut branches or stumps.
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Keep the tools in perfect conditions. Keep the tools sharp and clean to obtain better and safer results. Follow the instructions to grease and change the accessories. Check regularly the electric cable and change it if it is damaged. Keep the handles and the handgrips dry, clean, unoiled and ungreased.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILL PRESSES DO NOT use the drill press until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions of this manual. FIX the drill press on a supporting or flat surface. If the supporting or the flat surface move during use, FIX them to the ground.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION INFORMATION FOR USERS “Implementation of Directives 2011/65/UE, 2012/19/UE, relative to reducing the use of hazardous substances in electric and electronic appliances and the disposal of waste”, please take note of the following: The crossed out wheelie bin symbol found on the appliance or the packaging indicates that the product must be disposed separately from ordinary household waste when it reaches the end of its working life.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Use 230 V 50 Hz alternate voltage equipped with a earthing conductor to supply your machine. Ensure that the power supply corresponds to this voltage, that it is protected by a differential and magnetothermal switch, and that the earthing system is efficient. If your machine does not work when connected to a socket, check carefully the power supply features.
This tool has been designed for drilling steel, metals, wood, plastics and all kind of materials in general, except for hardened steel, by using suitable bits and by selecting the suitable speed according to the material you are cutting and the tool you are using. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS F12-942A Motor power: 450 W Speed:...
REMOVAL OF PACKAGE Your drill press is delivered complete inside the package. Remove the package carefully and check that nothing is missing or damaged. In case there are any faulty or damaged parts, do not use them in order not to compromise tool efficiency and safety.
DRILL PRESS ASSEMBLY WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETED. TOOLS NEEDED: Combination square Medium screwdriver Adjustable wrench ASSEMBLY OF COLUMN AND TABLE HARDWARE Position the base on the floor. Remove the protective cover.
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INSTALLING THE TABLE Support Loosen the support lock and raise the table lock Table crank support by turning the table crank clockwise until the support is at a working height level. Tighten Table support lock. support Remove the protective covering from the table. Place the table in the table support and tighten the Column table lock (located under the table) by hand.
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INSTALLING BELT Spindle Locate two V-belts in the loose parts bag. pulley Use speed chart inside belt guard to choose speed for drilling operation. Install belts in correct position for desired speed. The longer one of the two belts is always positioned between the spindle pulley and the idler pulley.
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Turn the sleeve clockwise and open chuck’s jaws completely. Turn feed handles anti-clockwise and force chuck against the table until the chuck is secure. Quill Arbor Chuck ADJUSTING THE TABLE SQUARE TO HEAD NOTE: Use a precise right angle square (not included) Insert a straight ground stell ord or a straight drill bit (not included) approximately 8 cm long into the chuck and tighten.
DRILL PRESS DESCRIPTION FEED SPRING ADJUSTMENT FEED SPRING SPRING CAP BELT GUARD DRILL SPEED TABLE (INSIDE BELT GUARD) BELT TENSION DRILL ON-OFF LOCK HANDLE SWITCH CHUCK BELT TENSION LOCK TABLE BEVEL LOCK HANDLE (UNDER THE TABLE) SUPPORT LOCK BELT TENSION HANDLE DEPTH SCALE LOCK HEAD LOCKS...
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BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY – Covers pulleys and belt during operation. BELT TENSION LOCK HANDLE – Tightens motor support and belt tenions handle to maintain correct belt distance and tension. BELT TENSION HANDLE – Turn handle anti-clockwise to apply tension to the belt, turn it clockwise to release belt tension.
DRILLING SPEED Factors entailing better results with drill presses are the type of material, hole’s size, type of bit or miller and cutting quality desired. The smaller the bit is, the faster the necessary speed must be. Speed must be higher when processing soft materials than hard metals. Use the recommended speed for the bit you are using and for the material to be cut The chuck of this drill press can turn at 12 different speed levels: from 210 to 2220 RPM.
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD secondo la Direttiva Europea 2006/42/CE Allegato II.A según la Directiva Europea 2006/42/CE Anexo II.A DART Tool Group DART Tool Group Wheatfiled Road, Dunnikier Business Park Wheatfiled Road, Dunnikier Business Park Kirkcaldy, KY1 3PD, Scotland Kirkcaldy, KY1 3PD, Scotland dichiara che la macchina: declara que la máquina:...
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F12-942A TRAPANO A COLONNA / DRILL PRESS / PERCEUSE A COLONNE...
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