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- Page 1 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 18-inch Variable Speed Drill Press Model 2800 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-1792800 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 03/07 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product. WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Positioning the Workpiece... 15 General Inspection... 15 Setting Rotation Speed ... 15 Optional Accessory... 17 Replacement Parts ... 17 Model 2800 Drill Press ... 18 Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press... 19 Electrical Connections ... 23 Electrical Connections ... 24... -
Page 4: Warning
4. This drill press is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a drill press, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained. - Page 5 22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the drill bit or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
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Page 6: Introduction
This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 2800 Drill Press. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. -
Page 7: Unpacking
Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Drill Press is assembled and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts list to make sure all parts are intact. -
Page 8: Table Bracket
The drill press should be placed in a dry area with a level floor and good lighting. Provide enough space around the drill press to allow for operations and any adjustments or servicing. -
Page 9: Head Assembly
(B, Figure 8) and sliding the fence halves outward. Tighten all four knobs on the fence assembly before operating the drill press. A dust chute (2” diameter) is mounted to the fence assembly for attaching a dust collection system. -
Page 10: Installing Arbor And Chuck
Installing Arbor and Chuck 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Thoroughly clean the entire arbor and the inside of the chuck (Figure 9) with a soft rag and solvent such as mineral spirits. Any grease or residue in these areas can cause the pieces to separate and create a safety hazard as well as damage to the tool. - Page 11 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. The drill press motor has four leads that are factory connected for 115V operation. For 230V operation, re-connect the leads as shown in the diagrams on pages 22 and 23.
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Page 12: Table Movement
To swing table around the column: When drilling into a long workpiece, swing the table out of the way and use the drill press base as your table. Slots in the base can be used to mount work holding devices. -
Page 13: Changing Spindle Speeds
The depth stop is useful for repetitive drilling of holes of the same depth. 1. Measure the distance from the tip of the drill bit to the workpiece. Add to this the desired depth of the hole in the workpiece. -
Page 14: On/Off Switch
7. Re-install hub, washers, hex nut and cap. On/Off Switch Pull out the switch to start the drill press, push to stop. The switch has a safety feature that prevents unauthorized or accidental starting of the drill press. -
Page 15: Operation
General Inspection Before each operation of your Model 2800 drill press, make a habit of checking that all locking handles, set screws, bolts, etc., are tight on the table and head. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Loose pulleys. dressing of the belts with spray can type belt dressing or paraffin wax will promote longer belt life and quieter operation. Bearings on the drill press are self-contained permanently lubricated; lubrication is needed. Exposed metal surfaces of the table and base should be kept clean and free of rust. -
Page 17: Optional Accessory
Check motor bearings or for loose motor fan. Place a scrap board beneath the workpiece to prevent splintering. Reduce speed. Retract drill bit frequently to remove chips. Resharpen, or replace drill bit. Increase feed rate. Reverse motor rotation (refer to diagrams on pages 23 and 24). -
Page 18: Model 2800 Drill Press
Model 2800 Drill Press... -
Page 19: Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press
Index No. Part No. 1... PM2800-001 ...Strain Relief... 2 2... TS-1482051 ...Hex Cap Screw ...M6x25 ... 4 3... PM2800-003 ...Retaining Plate ... 1 4... TS-1490031 ...Hex Cap Screw ...M8x20 ... 4 5... TS-1550061 ...Flat Washer...M8... 4 6... TS-1533052 ...Pan Head Screw ...M5x16 ... 2 7... - Page 20 58... PM2800-058 ...Lead Wire Assembly...26AWG*2C-550MM... 2 59... PM2800-059 ...Locking Cable Tie...A-085S ... 1 60... PM2800-060 ...Gear... 1 61... PM2800-061 ...Worm ... 1 62... PM2800-037 ...Drive Screw...Ø2.3-5... 2 63... PM2800-063 ...Centering Scale... 1 64... PM2800-064 ...Crank Arm ... 1 65... PM2800-065 ...Crank Arm Handle ...M10... 1 66...
- Page 21 171... PM2800-171 ...Rivet...3/16x27/64 ... 4 172... PM2800-172 ...Set Plate ... 1 173... PM2800-173 ...Bumper ... 1 174... 6714154...Hex Cap Screw ...1/4-20x3/8 ... 2 175... TS-2286402 ...Pan Head Screw ...M6x40 ... 3 176... PM2800-176 ...POWERMATIC Name Plate... 1 177... TS-152704...Hex Wrench ...3 mm... 1...
- Page 22 178... TS-152706...Hex Wrench ...5 mm... 1 179... TS-152707...Hex Wrench..6 mm... 1 180... PM2800-180 ...Power Cord ...14AWGx3C ... 1 181... PM2800-181 ...Retaining Ring... 2 182... PM2800-182 ...Cover ... 1 183... TS-1533042 ...Pan Head Screw ...M5x12 ... 2 184... PM2800L-02 ...Guard... 2 185...
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Page 23: Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections... -
Page 24: Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections...
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