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.
PARTS & SERVICING For parts & servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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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WARNING: AS WITH ALL MACHINERY, THERE ARE CERTAIN HAZARDS INVOLVED WITH THEIR OPERATION AND USE. EXERCISING RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY LESSEN THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. HOWEVER, IF NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE OVERLOOKED, OR IGNORED, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY MAY RESULT.
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.
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LASER SAFETY • The laser light beam used in this system is Class II. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness. WARNING: DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE LASER BEAM! A HAZARD MAY EXIST IF YOU DELIBERATELY STARE INTO THE BEAM, PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY RULES AS FOLLOWS: 1.
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 &...
MACHINE LAYOUT Digital speed display I Column Bevel scale ON/OFF switch Rack Laser Line switch Depth scale Crank Handle Extension wing/rollers Chuck Column Support Support lock handle Table M Base Speed control handle Drill feed handles N table Lock Handle U Power cable Cover screw O Table Lock Bolt...
UNPACKING When unpacking, check for damage or omissions etc. Any found should be reported to your CLARKE dealer where the appliance was originally pur- chased. 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 & ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLY WARNING: IF ANY PART IS MISSING OR DAMAGED, DO NOT PLUG THE BENCH DRILL PRESS IN UNTIL THE MISSING OR DAMAGED PART IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE. TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY • Adjustable wrench or socket set •...
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5. Lower the rack securing collar (8) over the column until it rests over the top of the rack. Position the table support in the same direction as the base. Fix the rack securing collar (8) in place with the set-screw. 6.
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SPEED HANDLE (FIG 5) 1. Screw the feed handle (1) into the threaded hole on the speed hub (2) and manually tighten the handle. MOUNT THE DRILL PRESS (FIG 6) 1. The drill press must be securely fastened through the mounting holes (1) to a stand or floor with heavy-duty fasteners (not supplied).
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WARNING: DISCONNECT THE DRILL PRESS FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING, OR REMOVING THE CHUCK. TO INSTALL THE CHUCK (FIG 7) 1. Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck (1) and the spindle (2). Remove all grease, coatings & particles from the chuck and spindle surfaces with a clean cloth.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO RAISE & LOWER THE TABLE (FIG 9) 1. Loosen the support lock handle (1) and turn the crank handle (2) until the table is at the desired height. 2. Tighten the table lock before drilling. TO ROTATE THE TABLE (FIG 9) 1.
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TO INSTALL DRILL BITS (FIG 12) 1. Engage the chuck key (1) with the chuck (2) and turn counter- clockwise to open the jaws (3). 2. Insert a drill bit (4) into the chuck, far enough to obtain maximum gripping of the chuck jaws. 3.
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TO USE THE LASER LINE (FIG 14 AND 15) WARNING: DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE LASER BEAM! A HAZARD MAY EXIST IF YOU DELIBERATELY STARE INTO THE BEAM, PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY RULES. Place a workpiece on the table. 2.
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SPINDLE RETURN SPRING (FIG 16) The spindle is equipped with an auto-return mechanism comprising a spring and a notched housing. The spring tension was set at the factory and should not be adjusted unless absolutely necessary. 1. Unplug the drill press. 2.
OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG 18) 1. To turn the drill press ON, slide the red cover guard (1) upwards to lift it away and access the ON/ OFF buttons. Press the green push-button (2) to start the machine. • As a safety feature, the ON button cannot be pressed without raising the guard.
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GENERAL DRILLING GUIDELINES WARNING: TO PREVENT THE WORKPIECE AND THE BACKUP MATERIAL FROM SLIPPING FROM YOUR HAND WHILE DRILLING, POSITION 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 MATERIAL TO THE TABLE.
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2. Rotate the lower depth knob (3) until it rests against the bottom of the metal gauge support (4). Drilling an un-measured blind hole (not all the way through the workpiece) to a given depth can be done two ways: using the depth scale method or workpiece method.
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MECHANICAL VARIABLE SPEED (FIG. 23) To increase or decrease the speed when operating, raise or lower the speed handle (1). The speed (rpm) is displayed by the digital readout. Use the table on page 23 to determine the recommended speed for the drill size you are using and the type of material you are to drill.
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• Do not use auger bits which turn so rapidly that they can lift the workpiece off the table and whirl it around. • Always protect the drill bit by positioning the table so that the drill bit will enter the centre hole when drilling through the workpiece. •...
• 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.
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WARNING: DISCONNECT THE DRILL PRESS FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE OPENING THE COVER. TO REPLACE THE BELT (FIG 24) Belt tension and drill press speed is controlled by automatic adjust- ments made to the diameter of the front pulley when the drive handle is moved.
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See hand. clamped. "Position the Table and Workpiece" in OPERATION. Motor will not run. 1. Defective/broken Defer to your Clarke dealer for switch. repair. 2. Damaged power cable. 3. Open circuit, loose connections or burned out motor.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 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.
PARTS LIST ACCESSORIES Description Code Description Code The following range of accessories is available from your Clarke dealer: 109 Washer 119 Motor Pulley (upper) DDW13305005-2 110 Foam Washer DD13105009 120 Circlip 14 dia Mortising Attachment CMA1B 6500023 111 Rubber Bush...
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