Exploded Diagram/Parts List 24-25-26-27 Wiring Diagram Notes 29-30-31 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Cert No: Drill Press EU Declaration of Conformity Axminster Tool Centre Ltd This machine complies with the following directives: Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK 2006/42/EC EN 61000-3-11:2000 axminstertools.com 2014/30/EU...
WHAT’S INCLUDED Model Number AP340PD Model Number AP325PD Quantity Item Part Quantity Item Part 1 No Small Bench Pillar Drill (ZQJ4116K) Medium Bench Pillar Drill (ZQJ4119K) 1 No Model Number AP700PD Model Number AP540PD Quantity Item Part Quantity Item Part...
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following will enable you to observe good working • Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain is securely tightened in the machine and the correct your tools and equipment in good working order.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILLING MACHINES 1. DO NOT operate the machine without carrying out 8. ALWAYS allow the drill to stop before removing drills or a preliminary inspection. swarf from around the job or the table. 2. CHECK that the speed is correct for the planned operation, 9.
SPECIFICATION Code 107704 Code 107705 Model AP340PD Model AP325PD Rating Professional Rating Professional Power 650W (230V 1ph) Power 750W (230V 1ph) Speed Range (12) 210-2,580rpm Speed Range (12) 120-2,580rpm Throat 165 mm Throat 178 mm Taper Taper Chuck Cap/Type 1-16mm keyless...
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Having unpacked your machine and its accessories, please Fig 02 check the contents against the equipment list ”What’s Included” , if there are any discrepancies, please contact Axminster Tool Centre using the procedures laid down on our website. Retaining collar PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE PACKAGING RESPONSIBLY;...
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ASSEMBLY 3. Pick up the rise and fall gear rack, identify the top and the Fig 09 bottom, (the rack gearing is cut asymmetrically, with the gear cut extending closer to the bottom), make sure you have the rack the right way up, as it will allow you to drive the drill table up and down over its full range, see fig 06.
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ASSEMBLY 1. CHECK the drill head, ensure that the two hex socket grub Fig 13-14-15 screws that lock the head in place on the column are withdrawn and will not foul on the column when the head is fitted, see fig 17.
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ASSEMBLY Pulley Cover Knob 3. Locate the pulley cover knob (13), remove the Phillips screw, insert the screw through the pre-drilled hole in the pulley cover and secure the knob in place, see fig 27. Fig 27 Chuck guard 4. Locate the chuck guard assembly (7), chuck guard mounting bracket (6) and the four M6 button head Phillips screws (17).
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ASSEMBLY Fig30 Housing Rail Cutout slot Micro switch Clamping screws 6. Line up the two holes in the micro switch unit with the threaded holes to the end of the angled bracket (6). Make sure to introduce the micro switch cable into the cutout slot in the mounting bracket (6).
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ASSEMBLY 11. Open the pulley cover and check to see if the belt has been Fig 36-37-38 tensioned. If not, loosen the two motor yoke locks on either side of the drill head and move the tensioning lever back then re-tighten the motor yoke locks to lock the motor in place, see fig 39-40-41-42.
ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION 107704 AP340PD 107705 AP325PD 107706 AP700PD 107707 AP540PD...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Pulley drive belt cover Pulley cover hand knob Chuck guard micro switch Motor yoke butterfly locking On/Off switch Emergency stop Button Motor Lever feed handle Retaining collar LED Light switch Keyless chuck Rise and fall rack Chuck guard Drill table Extension bracket arm...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Drive belt tensioning lever lock Chuck guard micro switch Move the tensioning lever to release Opening the chuck guard or tension the drive belts whilst in operation will stop the drill insently. LED light (A) below the drill head pivots to Depth stop assembly (A), Depth stop scale (B)and Depth stop collar (C), press direct light down onto the work table the sprung loaded button to repostion the collar on the depth stop scale...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION On/Off switch (A) AP540PD pillar drill control panel Motor yoke butterfly lock (A) Emergency stop button (B) NOTE: The LED light switch is above Drive belt tensioning lever lock (B) LED light switch (C) the On/Off switch assembly Lift and shift handle (A) for securing the table mounting arm Table tilt pointer (A) Clamping handle (B) for securing the table...
CHANGING THE SPEED WARNING! DISCONNECT THE PILLAR WARNING! TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP YOUR DRILL FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FINGERS WHEN REPOSITIONING THE BELT CONTINUING! ON THE PULLEYS! 1. Open the pulley cover and loosen the motor yoke locks (A). 3.
TILTING THE TABLE 1. The cust iron table can be tilted 45˚ degrees in both plains, Fig 49 to tilt the table you will need to first remove the tables 90˚ locking pin. To remove the locking pin use a 10mm spanner, turn the nut clockwise to draw the pin out.
IF THE POWER CABLE HAS BECOME DAMAGED. If any servicing (other than the above cleaning) becomes necessary, the unit should be returned to Axminster Tool Centre to be repaired by one of our qualified electricians. Contact our customer sales department for further assisance on 03332 406406 or email as @ csaxminstertools.com...
DRILL SPEED MATERIAL TABLE 12 Speed Spindle Jockey Pulley Motor Recommended Drill Size per Material Zinc Aluminium Cast Iron Steel Steel Cast Steel Average Guide Wood Plastic Diecast or Brass and Bronze Mild and Stanless and Speed Malleable Carbon Tool 50Hz inches inches...
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The packaging is suitable for recycling. Please dispose of it in a responsible manner. EU Countries Only Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. By law they must be collected and recycled separately. Axminster Tools, Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminstertools.com...