Cutting Speeds - Terratek TDP13 User Manual

the hole required. Tighten the lock nut and lock it.
4. Drill a test hole and make any necessary adjustments.
Secure the tool to a supporting structure before use.
Insert the drill into the jaws of the chuck, ensuring that the jaws do not touch the flutes
of the drill. Before tightening the chuck, ensure that the drill is centered within the jaws.
Make sure the table height and position is set so that the drill travel range is sufficient
for the material to be drilled.
Make sure the work is securely clamped. That it is held in a drill vice or bolted to the
table. Never hold the material with your bare hands while drilling. Severe personal
injury can result if the material is flung out of the operator's hand.
IF THE MATERIAL IS IRREGULARLY SHAPED and cannot be laid flat on the table, it
should be securely blocked and clamped. Any tilting, twisting or shifting will result not
only in a roughly drilled hole but also increases the chances of damage to the drill and
personal injury.
FOR SMALL MATERIALS that cannot be clamped to the table, use a drill press vise.
Make sure the vise is clamped or bolted to the table.
WHEN DRILLING COMPLETELY THROUGH WOOD, always position a piece of scrap
wood between the material and the table to prevent splintering on the underside of the
material as the drill breaks through. The scrap piece of wood must be clamped. Also,
set the depth of the drill so that the drill will not come in contact with the table or align
the table so that the hole in its center is in line with the drill bit.
Note: The motor housing may get hot under normal operating conditions

Cutting Speeds

Factors which determine the best speed to use in the drill press operation are:
Type of material to be drilled.
Size of hole.
Type of drill bit.
Finish of the hole desired.
On-Off Switch
Ensure that the switch is in the "OFF" position. If the plug is connected to a receptacle
while the switch is in the "ON" position, the power tool will start operating immediately
and can cause serious injury.
Operation
Always wear eye protection when using this or any other drill press.
Turn on the drill press and wait until it reaches full speed before you start drilling. Use a
clamp or vise to keep the work piece steady. Keep a steady even pressure on the work
piece to avoid burning or dulling of the drill bit. Do not push too hard because this may
overheat the motor and prematurely wear out the drill, work slowly. Obtain a tray with
water and place it next to the drill press to dip your work and keep from overheating or
burning as this will weaken the metal.
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