For Your Protection - Ryobi RDP102L Manual

Depth scale method
See Figure 28.
NOTE: With the chuck in the upper position, the tip of
the drill bit must be just slightly above the top of the
workpiece.
1. With the switch "OFF", turn the feed handle until
the pointer points to the desired depth on the depth
scale and hold the feed handle in that position.
2. Spin the lower nut down to contact the depth stop
lug.
3. Spin the upper nut against the lower stop nut and
tighten.
4. The drill bit will stop after traveling the distance
selected on the depth scale.
Drilling a hole
1. Using a centre punch or a sharp nail, make an
indentation in the workpiece where you want to drill.
2. Turn on the laser guide and align the laser lines with
the indentation.
3. Turn the power switch on and pull down on the feed
handles with only enough eff ort to allow the drill to
cut.
Feeding too rapidly might cause the belt or drill to slip,
tear the workpiece loose, or break the drill bit.
When drilling metal, it will be necessary to lubricate the
tip of the drill bit with metal drilling oil to prevent it from
overheating.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION

WARNING
To avoid being pulled into the power tool, do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewellery. Always
tie back long hair.
1. If any part of your drill press is missing,
malfunctioning, damaged or broken, stop operation
immediately until that part is properly repaired or
replaced.
2. Never place your fi ngers in a position where they
could contact the drill bit or other cutting tool. The
workpiece may unexpectedly shift, or your hand
could slip.
3. To prevent the workpiece from being torn from your
hands, thrown, spun by the tool, or shattered, always
properly support your workpiece as follows:
● Always position backup material (used beneath
workpiece) so that it contacts the left side of the
column.
● Whenever possible, position the workpiece to
contact the left side of the column. If it is too short
or the table is tilted, clamp solidly to the table,
using the table slots.
● When using a drill press vice (not included),
always fasten it to the table.
● Never do any work freehand (hand-holding the
workpiece rather than supporting it on the table),
except when polishing or sanding.
● Securely lock the head and support to the
column, the table arm to the support, and the
table to the table arm, before operating the drill
press.
● Never move the head or the table while the tool
is running.
● Before starting an operation, jog the motor switch
to make sure the drill or other cutting tool does
not wobble or cause vibration.
● If a workpiece overhangs the table so it will fall
or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
● Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately
hold, guide, and position workpiece.
● Use the spindle speed recommended for the
specific operation and workpiece material. Check
the panel on the inside pulley cover or refer to
the "Recommended Drilling Speed" section for
drilling speed information. For accessories, refer
to the instructions provided with each accessory.
4. Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or
pull the entire drill press down on you.
5. Turn the power "OFF" at the outlet when leaving the
drill press.
6. To avoid injury from thrown work or tool contact, do
not perform layout, assembly, or setup work on the
table while the cutting tool is rotating.
POSITIONING THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE
See Figure 29-30.
1. Lock the table to the column at a position so the tip
of the drill bit is just above the top of the workpiece.
2. Always place a back-up material (scrap wood) on
the table beneath the workpiece. This will prevent
splintering or heavy burring on the underside of
the workpiece. To keep the back-up material from
spinning, it must be positioned against the left side
of the column.
3. Use appropriate means of support for overhanging
workpiece.
WARNING
To prevent the workpiece or backup material from
being thrown while drilling, you MUST position the
workpiece against the left side of the column. If the
workpiece or the backup material is not long enough
to reach the column, clamp them to the table to brace
the workpiece. Failure to secure the workpiece could
result in personal injury.
WARNING
A drill press vice must be clamped or bolted to the
table to avoid injury from a spinning workpiece, or
damaged vice or bit parts.
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