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- Page 1 Instruction Drill Press Manual DP300A IMPORTANT For your safety, read instructions carefully before assembling or using this product. Save this manual for future reference. Version: V.1-201810...
- Page 2 INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION FITTING AND OPERATING OF MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS OPERATION GENERAL DRILLING GUIDELINES DRILLING BLIND HOLES DRILLING SPEEDS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PARTS DIAGRAM...
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Page 3: General Information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION FOREWORD The present manual is designed for those who will operate the machine. You will find in it the necessary data for commissioning, maintenance and safety operation of the machine. The experience of the company manufacturer and its experts in considered in the preparation of this manual. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY REGULATIONS WARNING - Read and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. Learn the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. - Avoid dangerous conditions. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain. Keep work area well-lit. -
Page 5: Residual Risks
- Do not drill materials that do not have a flat surface—unless a suitable support is used(clamp or vise). - Never start the drill press with the drill bit pressed against the work piece. - Make sure the table lock is tightened before starting the bench drill press. - Never layout, assemble, or set-up any work on the table while the drill is on. -
Page 6: Specifications
SAFETY AND INFORMATION SIGNALS This signals may be applied on the machine; in some cases they indicate possible danger conditions, in others they serve as indication. Always take the utmost care. SAFETY SIGNALS: Risk of eye injury. Wear eye protection. Wear hearing protection systems. -
Page 7: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Chuck 16mm Chuck Taper Spindle Taper Speed Range 400-2500RPM Spindle Travel 80mm Swing 305mm Rack&Pinion Base Size 240X370 mm Table Size 240X240 mm Motor Power 1/3HP Volt 220-240V/Hz Net/Gross Weight 33/35Kgs Package Size 734x500x275mm 3.3 NOISE LEVEL No load Load Sound Pressure Level <... - Page 8 A Head/motor assembly H Hex head bolts (4) B Column assembly and table bracket Table crank handle C Table J Hex keys (2) D Base K Feed and speed handles (4) E Chuck M Table adjustment wrench F Chuck key N Wedge G Table lock handle 5.
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Page 9: Speed Handle
5.2 TABLE Place the crank handle (1) onto the shaft (2) of the table bracket so the flat of the shaft is under the set screw (3). Tighten the set screw.FIG.5.2 5.3 DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN WARNING FIG.5.2 The drill press head is heavy. To avoid injury, two people should lift it into position. - Page 10 5.6 MOUNT THE BENCH DRILL PRESS The bench drill press must be securely fastened through the mounting holes (1) to a stand or workbench with heavy-duty fasteners. This will prevent the bench drill press from tipping over, sliding, or walking during operation.
- Page 11 6. ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TABLE - Loosen the support lock handle (1) and turn the crank handle (2) until the table is at the desired height.FIG.6.1 - Tighten the table lock before drilling.FIG.6.1 6.2 TO ROTATE THE TABLE - Loosen the support lock handle (1) and turn the table around the column to the desired position.FIG.6.1 FIG.6.1...
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Page 12: Spindle Return Spring
6.5 TO SQUARE THE TABLE TO THE DRILL BIt - Insert a 3” (7.6 cm) long drill bit (1) into the chuck (2) and tighten the jaws with the chuck key.FIG.6.5 - Raise the table with the crank handle (3) approximately 1”... -
Page 13: Operation
TO REPLACE THE BELT CAUTION Disconnect the bench drill press from the power source before replacing the belt. Belt tension and bench drill press speed is controlled by automatic adjustments made to the diameter of the front spindle when the drive handle is moved. - Remove the screw that secures the housing cover (1). - Page 14 8.1 TO ADJUST DRILLING DEPTH The depth gauge controls the maximum distance the drill bit will move up or down. To stop the drill bit at a pre-measured depth: - Rotate the upper depth knob (2) until the bottom of the knob is aligned with the desired depth mark (5) on the gauge scale.
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Page 15: Drilling Speeds
10 DRILLING SPEEDS Important factors when determining the best drilling speed: - Material type - Hole size - Drill bit or cutter type - Quality desired Smaller drill bits require greater speed than large drill bits. Softer materials require greater speed than harder materials. See right speadsheet for recommended speeds for the workpiece material. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY •Adjust the belt tension. See “To replace the belt” in ADJUSTMENTS. 1.Incorrect belt tension. •Lubricate the spindle. See MAINTENANCE 2.Dry spindle. section. Noisy operation. 3.Loose spindle pulley. •Tighten the retaining nut on the pulley 4.Loose motor pulley. - Page 17 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY •Take to a qualified service technician. Motor will not start and fuses or 1.Short circuit in motor or power cord. •Replace with correct fuse or circuit breaker circuit breakers blow. 2.Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers. for the circuit. •Turn off other machines and retry.
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