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4005911 IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions.
INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Drill Press. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury and tool damage. WORK AREA SAFETY 1.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 4. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 5.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE DRILL PRESS WARNING: Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. 1. TOOL PURPOSE. This drill press is designed to drill through metal and wood. Drilling through other materials could result in fire, injury, or damage to the workpiece.
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SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE DRILL PRESS 12. DRILLING THE WORKPIECE. • Allow spindle to reach full speed before drilling the workpiece. • Never start the machine with the drill bit pressed against the workpiece. • Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table. •...
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS TOOL PURPOSE Drill presses are mainly used to drill clean, precise cylindrical holes into workpieces or enlarge existing holes. You may also find other uses for your drill press such as reaming, countersinking, counterboring, tapping, etc. Refer to the diagram below and on Page. 10 to become familiarized with the parts and con- trols of your Drill Press.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, carefully remove the drill press from the packaging. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until the drill press is completely assembled.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according on the instruc- tions. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. ATTACHING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO BASE See Fig.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN See Fig. 6 CAUTION: The drill press head is heavy. To avoid injury, two people should lift it into position. 1. Carefully lift the drill press head assembly and position it over the column (Fig.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 3. Completely remove any burrs found on the inner mating surface of the chuck with a diamond coated tool or a fine file. Use a grade 000 steel wool pad to lightly go over the chuck and spindle.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS INSTALL LASER BATTERIES (PRE-INSTALLED) 1. Turn off the drill laser. 2. Pull the tab located below the laser switch and lift up the laser switch cover (Fig. 10). 3. Install two AAA batteries into the battery slots and close the switch cover (Fig.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS TILT THE TABLE 1. Loosen the bevel lock bolt (Fig. 14 - 1) with a 19 mm socket or wrench (not included). 2. Tilt the table to the desired angle, using the bevel scale (Fig. 15) as a basic guide. 3.
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2. Turn the depth scale ring (Fig. 17 - 2) to the desired depth. 3. Lock the scale ring in place by tightening the depth lock- ing knob. SPEED ADJUSTMENT For a video demonstration using the WEN 8-Inch Drill Press, visit http://bit.ly/1LGcLIb Fig. 17 1. Unplug the drill press.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 1. Unplug the drill press. 2. Place a workpiece on the table. 3. Turn the laser switch to the ON position. 4. Lower the drill bit to meet the workpiece. The two laser lines Fig. 19 should cross where the drill meets the workpiece. 5.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS REPLACE THE BELT WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source before replacing the belt. 1. Open the housing cover. Loosen the belt tension locking knob (Fig. 21). Fig. 21 2. Remove the belt from the housing cover if it is bro- ken.
OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH WITH SAFETY KEY 1. To turn the drill press ON, insert the yellow safety key (Fig. 22 - 1) into the switch housing (Fig. 22 - 2). As a safety feature, the switch cannot be turned ON without the safety key. 2.
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OPERATION GENERAL DRILLING GUIDELINES - DRILLING A HOLE WARNING: To prevent the workpiece and the backup material from slipping from your hand while drilling, position the workpiece and backup material to the left side of the column. If the workpiece and the backup material are not long enough to reach the column, clamp the workpiece and backup mate- rial to the table.
WARNING: Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may be hazardous. Servic- ing of the tool must be performed by a qualified technician. When servicing, use only identical WEN replacement parts. Use of other parts may be hazardous or induce product failure. ROUTINE INSPECTION Before each use, inspect the general condition of the tool.
WARNING: Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wen- products.com.
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WARNING: Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wen- products.com.
(2) years from date of purchase. Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for professional or commercial use. SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the ex-...
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