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Porter-Cable 17-925 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable 17-925 Instruction Manual

16½" variable speed drill press
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16½" Variable Speed Drill Press
(Model 17-925)
(Model 17-990X)
MODEL 17-925 SHOWN
PART NO. 909592 - 03-06-03
Copyright © 2003Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
please call
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  • Page 1 16½" Variable Speed Drill Press (Model 17-925) (Model 17-990X) MODEL 17-925 SHOWN PART NO. 909592 - 03-06-03 Copyright © 2003Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect- ing YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Rules For Drill Presses

    TABLE. Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does not have a flat surface against the table. Prevent the workpiece from rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it against the drill press column. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 4: Power Connections

    The conversion of your drill press for 230 volt operation must be done by qualified electrical personnel. Should you desire to have your drill press converted for 230 volt operation, take your drill press to your local Authorized Delta Service Center. Call 800-223-7278 for the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 5: Extension Cords

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Delta Models 17-925 and 17-990X are 16½" variable speed drill presses. The Delta Models 17-925 and 17-990X have a powerful ¾ HP motor which provides plenty of power for a variety of drilling jobs. UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s).
  • Page 6 7 - Table raising and lowering handwheel 8 - Table 9 - Chuck 10 - Chuck key 11A Pinion shaft handles (3) (For model 17-925 ONLY) 11B Pinion shaft handle (For Model 17-990X ONLY) DRILL PRESS PARTS Fig. 2 12 - Speed range changing lever...
  • Page 7 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. Assemble the column (A) Fig. 3, to the base (B) using the four M10x40mm hex head screws (C), three of which are shown.
  • Page 8 4. Slide raising rack (F) Fig. 7 and table bracket (I) onto drill press column, as shown. Make sure bottom of raising rack (F) Fig. 8, is engaged with flange (J) on drill press base. 5. Re-assemble ring (E) Fig. 9, which was removed in STEP 1.
  • Page 9 9. Thread table lock lever (Q) Fig. 13, into hole in front of table bracket as shown. 10. Place the drill press head (N) Fig. 14, onto the column as far as it will go. Align head (N) Fig. 14A, to table (C) Fig.
  • Page 10 To avoid damage to the chuck, NEVER drive the chuck onto the spindle with a metal hammer. FOR MODEL 17-925 ONLY 14. Thread the three pinion shaft handles (U) into the three holes located in the pinion shaft hub (V), as shown in Fig.
  • Page 11 Place handle (A) Fig. 17B on pinion shaft (C). Make sure key slot (D) in handle is aligned with the key (E) on the pinion shaft Replace flat washer (C) Fig. 17C and thread screw (B) into pinion shaft and tighten securely. 15.
  • Page 12 SUPPORTING SURFACE If your drill press is to be used in a permanent location, the drill press base must be secured to the supporting surface with fasteners through the two mounting holes, (A) Fig. 20, in the drill press base.

  • Page 13: Operating Controls And Adjustments

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING DRILL PRESS The power switch is located at the front of the drill press head. To turn the machine “ON” press the green start button (A) Fig. 23. To stop the drill press, push the red stop button (B).

  • Page 14: Variable Speed Control

    (A) Fig. 30, on the threaded stop rod (B) is used as follows: 1. Lower the chuck (C) Fig. 30, and drill bit to the depth you wish the drill bit to be by rotating the pinion shaft handles (D).

  • Page 15: Adjusting Spindle Return Spring

    QUILL ADJUSTMENTS The spindle is raised and lowered by turning the pilot wheel (A) Fig. 31. The quill (B) can be locked at any desired point in its travel by tightening the quill locking lever (C). NOTE: The quill locking lever (C) is spring- loaded and the handle can be repositioned by pulling out on the handle (C) and repositioning the hub (D) of the handle on the nut located underneath the hub.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing Drill Bits

    CORRECT DRILLING SPEEDS Factors which determine the best speed to use are: kind of material being worked, size of hole, type of drill or other cutter, and quality of cut desired. Use the recommended speed for the drill press bit and workpiece material.

  • Page 17: Boring In Wood

    Do not use hand bits which have a screw tip; at drill press speeds they turn into the wood so rapidly as to lift the work off the table and whirl it.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    (A) Fig. 38, located on top of the variable speed pulleys and the hole (B) located on top of the shifter mechanism. IMPORTANT: Oil the holes when the drill press is turned OFF. Then turn the machine ON and run through the low and high speed ranges a few times.

  • Page 19: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance

    A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.
  • Page 20 PORTER-CABLE (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable ARIZONA ILLINOIS Tempe 85282 (Phoenix) Addison 60101 (Chicago) 2400 West Southern Avenue 400 South Rohlwing Rd.

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