GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IN OPERATING ALL POWER TOOLS. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND PRACTICE SAFE USAGE PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specified power ...
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always make certain that you clamp down any object that you are drilling into. When drilling, make sure that you are using the correct speed for the material being drilled. Clear the drill press table of all objects before turning the tool on. ...
DRILL PRESS FEATURES As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CT023N, CT019N, CT028N, CT022N, CT026N Drill Presses. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electrical current and reduces the risk of electrical shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack your drill press and all of its parts. Compare the carton contents with the illustration below. Do not discard any packing material until the drill press is completely assembled and operating properly. Your drill press and some of its parts have been coated with a protective lubricant that should be removed before the machine is assembled.
ASSEMBLY BASE TO COLUMN Select the base and the drill press column from the loose parts. Select the four 10mm x 25mm bolts from the parts bag. Align the holes of the post flange to the threaded holes in the base. Insert the bolts and tighten securely.
ASSEMBLY Attach the elevation handle by tightening the set-screw (2) Thread the column lock into the table bracket (1). Rotate the table and position it directly over and in line with the base. DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN. Lift the drill press head carefully and position it above the column.
ASSEMBLY PULLEY COVER Insert washer and screw through the hole in the pulley cover, thread the knob onto the screw and then tighten. INSTALLING THE ARBOR AND CHUCK Slide the long end of the arbor (1) into the spindle (2) as far as it will go.
ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS Disconnect the drill press from its power source. Open the pulley cover. Loosen the slide bar knob (1). Move the motor to the front to loosen the tension on both belts. Relocate the belts to the pulley steps appropriate to the required spindle speed (2).
ADJUSTMENTS DRILLING DEPTH Your drill press has been equipped with a new type depth adjustment. To set the depth stop, loosen the depth locking nuts and rotate them to the desired depth as indicated on the scale. SPINDLE RETURN SPRING The spindle is equipped with an auto-return mechanism.
OPERATION Note: As with any new piece of equipment, the owner/operator should use scrap material in order to become accustomed it. DRILLING SPEEDS The following is intended to be a general rule-of- thumb, not specific information. Important drilling speed factors are the type of material, hole size, the type of drill bit/cutter and the desired cut quality.
CAUTION: THE LASER LIGHT MAY SERIOUSLY HARM YOUR EYES IF THE BEAM IS AIMED DIRECTLY AT THEM. Your CT023N, CT019N, CT028N, CT022N or CT026N drill press is equipped with a laser to assist in accurate drilling in single or repetitive drilling operations.
MAINTENANCE Disconnect the Power Cord before Working on the Machine Although machines such as this drill press are designed to work in wood shops and metal shops, sawdust and metal shavings are not friendly to electrical motors. The owner should routinely (once a month) blow out or vacuum metal shavings and sawdust from the motor cover, the pulley housing, the drill press table and other surfaces.
PARTS LIST FOR CT019N, CT022N & CT026N PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION Base Spring cap Hex bolt Torsion spring Rack Spring cover Column Switch box Table bracket Screw Handle Screw Setscrew Screw Shaft Clamp cord Body Hex bolt Washer Shifter Hex bolt Slide bar...
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PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION Round nut Wrench Washer Wrench Ball bearing Wedge Rubber washer Motor cord Spindle sleeve Label Ball bearing Speed label Spindle Brand label Arbor Bolt Chuck Support plate Chuck key Scale Laser Scale base Bolt Washer Block Switch base...
PARTS LIST FOR CT023N & CT028N PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION Base Spring cap Hex bolt Torsion spring Rack Spring cover Column Switch box Table bracket Screw Handle Screw Setscrew Screw Shaft Clamp cord Body Hex bolt Washer Shifter...
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PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION C-clip Wrench Washer Wrench Ball bearing Wedge Rubber washer Motor cord Spindle sleeve Label Ball bearing Speed label Spindle Brand label Arbor Bolt Chuck Support plate Chuck key Scale Laser Scale base Bolt Washer Block Switch base Bolt...
CRAFTEX 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable. This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labour (unless specified otherwise), to...
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