INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Drill Press. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
2. Always keep guards in place and in working order. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by your Clarke service department, unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting or other condition that may affect its operation. 7. Have defective switches repaired by your Clarke service department. Do not use a power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
3. Always use clamps or a drill vice bolted to the table, to hold the work. It should never be held with bare hands. 4. Always shut off the power & remove drill bit before leaving the machine. 5. Always make all adjustments with the power off. 6.
SAFETY SYMBOLS The following symbols are shown on the product or it’s packaging. Read instruction CE Mark manual before use Do not wear gloves Falls within Waste Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive Wear eye protection Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz.
The drill press is delivered with the components shown on page 8. Check the parts against the list on page 8. Should there be any deficiencies or damage, you should contact your CLARKE dealer immediately where the product was originally purchased. Do not discard the packaging until the machine is assembled.
2. Position the rack in the slot in the table support, so that the rack teeth engage with the worm gear. Position the centre of the rack close to the worm gear as shown in Fig 3, with the long, smooth end uppermost.
1. With the help of an assistant, lift up the head assembly and locate it on top of the column, ensuring it slides fully home. 2. Align the head assembly with the machine base and tighten the head locking set screws shown in Fig 6 using the hex key supplied.
2. Tap the chuck firmly with a rubber mallet until the tapered end of the chuck engages with the drive spindle. CAUTION: IF A RUBBER MALLET IS NOT AVAILABLE, PROTECT THE CHUCK WITH A BLOCK OF SCRAP TIMBER BEFORE STRIKING WITH A HAMMER. ALWAYS ENSURE THE CHUCK JAWS ARE FULLY OPEN BEFORE STRIKING THE CHUCK.
CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE MICROSWITCH When closing the cover, check the operation of the micro-switch. It is important that it operates as soon as the cover is opened in order to prevent the machine from operating while the cover is open. If necessary, adjust the actuating tab, which is attached to the cover, to ensure correct operation.
To check to ensure the drill is perpendicular to the table, install a large drill bit in the chuck, place a set square on the table, and bring it up to the drill. Adjust the table if necessary, so that it is perfectly level. SPINDLE DEPTH STOP Located around the spindle feed shaft is a depth stop collar, carrying a...
4. When the belt has been correctly positioned, re-tension by levering the motor away from the head until the belt deflects by approx. 10 mm at its centre when using reasonable thumb pressure. Lock the motor in this position with the belt tension locking screw.
OPERATION 1. Insert the drill bit into the jaws of the chuck by approx 1". Before tightening the chuck, ensure that the drill bit is centred within the jaws. 2. Ensure the table height and position is set, so that drill travel is sufficient for the job in hand.
8. When completely satisfied that the setup is correct, lower the chuck guard into position and switch the machine on by pushing the ‘I’ button. To switch off, push the ‘O’ button, see Fig 18. 9. During use, the emergency stop button will drop down over the other buttons.
12.5 Steel DRILL VICES In order to secure the workpiece to the table, a complete range of drill vices, cross vices and clamps is available from your Clarke dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
Always unplug from the power supply before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. Please refer to the Troubleshooting chart on page 20. If you are unable to rectify any faults, please contact your local dealer or Clarke International for assistance. MONTHLY (IF IN CONSTANT USE) 1.
Close pulley cover. g. Micro switch on cover g. Check operation of micro not operating. switch, and renew/adjust as necessary. (Consult your Clarke dealer for advice). Drill binds in work- a. Excessive feed a. Apply less pressure. piece. pressure.
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Drill bit burns or a. Incorrect speed. a. Refer to Driiling Speed chart smokes. and adjust drill speed accordingly. b. Swarf is not discharging b. Clean drill. c. Dull drill or not proper c. Check sharpness & taper. clearance for material. d.
SUITABLE ACCESSORIES Drill Press Vices available from your Clarke dealer include: Model Jaw Width Max Opening Depth Weight Part No CDV30C 76 mm 78 mm 19 mm 2 kg 6504019 CDV40C 102 mm 97 mm 28 mm 3 kg 6504020...
SPECIFICATION Overall Height 1725 mm Table Dimensions 472 x 414 mm Base Dimensions 575 x 429 mm Chuck Capacity 5-20 mm Chuck to Table Distance 41-580 mm Max Chuck to Base Distance 1085 mm Spindle Speed Range 150-2450 rpm No of Speeds Spindle Taper MT4-B22 Spindle to Column...
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