Installing Drills; Positioning Table And Workpiece - Sears Craftsman 113.21371 Owner's Manual

basic drill press operation
We recommend the following instructions for operating
your drill press so that you get the best results and to
minimize the likelihood of personal injury.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
I. Check spindle speed
2. Before operating, turn the switch "on" then "off" to
make sure that the cutting tool is centered in the chuck
3.
4,
5.
properly and that the cutting tool is not causing
excessive vibration.
Never perform any operation freehand (hand-holding
workpiece rather than supporting it on table) except
when wire brushing or polishing,
Keep your hands clear of the cutting tool (drill, shaper
cutter or router bit).
Make sure quill is locked securely when shaping,
routing, dovetailing, wirebrushing, polishing sanding or
surface planing.
INSTALLING DRILLS
Insert drill into chuck far enough to obtain maximum
GRIPPING of the CHUCK JAWS . . . the jaws are appox. 1
in. long. When using a small drill do not insert it so far that
the jaws touch the flutes (spiral grooves) of the drill.
Make sure that the drill is CENTERED in the chuck before
tightening the chuck with the key.
Tighten the drill sufficiently, so that it does not SLIP while
drilling.
POSITIONING TABLE AND WORKPIECE
Lock the table to the column in a position so that the tip of
the drill is just a little above the top of the workpiece. It is
not necessary to reposition the TABLE SUPPORT
COLLAR each time you reposition the table. Always keep
the collar locked about 34 in, from the floor:
Always place a piece of BACK-UP MATERIAL (wood,
plywood , . ,) on the table underneath the workpiece. This
will prevent "splintering" or making a heavy burr on the
underside of the workpiece as the drill breaks through,
Position workpiece to butt against the column whenever
possible - if it is too short, clamp solidly to the Table -
this is to prevent the drill bit from grabbing the work from
your hands, which could result in personal injuryl A drill
press vise must be fastened to the table.
CAUTION: To prevent the workpiece or the back-up
material from being torn from your hand while drilling,
position them against the left side of the column. Failure to
do this could result in personal injury.
CAUTION: If the workpiece or the back-up material are
not long enough to reach the column, CLAMP them to the
table. Failure to do this couJd result in personal injury.
QUILL
LOCK HANDLE
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WORKPIECE
BACK-UP
MATERIAL
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For small pieces that cannot be clamped to the table, use a
drill press vise (Optional accessory). The vise must be
clamped or bolted to the table.
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