GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
3. NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repair unless you are a qualified technician. If you have a problem with the machine contact your local CLARKE dealer. 4. NEVER use this product for any other purpose than that described in this booklet.
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2. ALWAYS wear safety glasses. Everyday glasses are not safety glasses. 3. Wear a face mask if drilling into any material which produces dust. CARE OF POWER TOOLS 1. Know your machine. Read the manual carefully. Learn the machines applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES 1. IMPORTANT: You should not operate this machine unless you are thoroughly familiar with drilling machines and drilling techniques. If there is any doubt whatsoever you should consult a qualified person. 2. NEVER operate the machine until it is completely assembled and you have read and understood this entire manual.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch. WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &...
UNPACKING When unpacking, check for damage or omissions etc. Any found should be reported to your CLARKE dealer where the machine was originally purchased. Do not discard the packaging until the machine is assembled. To protect the machine parts from moisture, a protective coating has been applied to the outside surfaces.
ASSEMBLY ITEMS SUPPLIED LOOSE IN THE BAG OR BOX WARNING: IF ANY PART IS MISSING OR DAMAGED, DO NOT PLUG THE MACHINE IN UNTIL THE MISSING OR DAMAGED PART IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE. TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY •...
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2. Carefully locate the table in its support and nip up with the table clamping handle (Fig.2). 3. Fit the table crank to the drive spigot. 4. Screw the arm locking handle into place on the rear of the column support. Fig 2 DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN CAUTION: THE HEAD ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY.
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PULLEY COVER KNOB Locate the knob, with pan head screw and attach to the cover, screwing on tightly. FITTING THE DRIVE BELTS 1. Undo the Belt Tension Fig 5 locking screws (one either side of the head - A Fig. 5), and turn the Belt Tension Lever (B - Fig.
INSTALLING THE CHUCK WARNING: DISCONNECT THE DRILL PRESS FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING, OR REMOVING THE CHUCK. 1. Slide the table up the column and secure it to within 6" of the spindle. 2. Put a piece of scrap wood on to the table to protect the chuck nose.
Fig 8 To turn OFF, press either the OFF button if holding the guard raised, or press the guard cover at any time. USEFUL ACCESSORIES The following range of accessories is available from your Clarke dealer: Mortising Attachment CMA1B 6500023...
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TABLE The table may be raised, lowered or swivelled about the column, by slackening off the table support locking handle, (Fig 10), adjusting accordingly using the table crank, and re- tightening the locking handle. If the table assembly moves stiffly when being swivelled about the column, slacken the upper collar grub screw (at the rack) to allow the collar to move very slightly, thereby providing a little...
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(inches) and metric (mm). To set a drilling depth: 1. With the power OFF, lower the drill bit so that it contacts the work and hold in that position. 2. Slacken off the locking screw and turn the collar so that the measurement for the depth of hole required is in line with the pointer (C).
OPERATION 1 . Insert the drill bit into the jaws of the chuck by approx 1", ensuring that the jaws do not touch the flutes of the drill. Before tightening the chuck, ensure that the drill is centred within the jaws. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, MAKE SURE THAT THE CHUCK KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE CHUCK BEFORE STARTING ANY DRILLING OPERATION.
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10. To switch OFF, hit the switch cover, which will push the RED ‘O’ button, turning the machine OFF. Caution: FEEDING TOO RAPIDLY might stop the motor, cause the belt to slip, force the workpiece loose, or break the drill bit. Practice with scrap material to get the feel of the machine before attempting any drilling operation.
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the distance selected on the depth stop collar. TO DRILL DIFFERENT MATERIALS FEEDING THE DRILL BIT • Pull down on the feed handles with only enough force to allow the drill bit to cut. • FEEDING TOO RAPIDLY could stall the motor, cause the belt to slip, damage the workpiece, or break the drill bit.
MACHINE SPEED TABLE The table below gives the belt arrangements for given drill speeds. The diagram shows the belts fitted to A1 and B3, giving a drill speed of 2350RPM. A full chart is also located on the inside of the pulley cover. MOTOR PULLEY SPINDLE PULLEY Spindle...
DRILLING SPEEDS Important factors when determining the best drilling speed are: • Material type • Hole size • Drill bit or cutter type • Quality desired Generally, smaller drill bits require greater speed than large drill bits. Softer materials require greater speed than harder materials. See the following table for approximate recommended speeds for the workpiece material.
• The ball bearings in the spindle are greased and permanently sealed at the factory and require no further lubrication. DO NOT attempt to carry out repairs yourself, unless you are fully competent, all work must be carried out by a qualified technician or the Clarke service department.
. t s l l i Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.