TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions PAGE 3 Specific Safety Instructions PAGE 4 Features PAGE 5 Physical Features PAGE 6 Proper Grounding PAGE 7 Set Up PAGE 8 Unpacking PAGE 8 ASSEMBLY Base to Column PAGE 9 Table to Column PAGE 9 Drill Press Head to Column PAGE 10...
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINES Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the user manual, and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the is in operation.
CX614 – 14" DRILL PRESS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND the user SELECT PROPER SPINDLE manual before operating the CX614. SPEED for the type of work and material you are cutting. Let the spindle reach to ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses for its full speed before beginning a cut.
As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CX614, a 14" Drill Press. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The CX614 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.
CX614 - 14" DRILL PRESS PHYSICAL FEATURES Belt Cover ON/OFF Switch 3/4 HP Motor Drill Chuck Feed Handle Work Table Column Table Height Crank Handle Table Lock Lever Base Mounting Holes...
Check with a qualified CX614 is for use on a normal 110 volt electrician if you are in doubt as to circuit. Make sure that the machine is whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Some of the parts come assembled with the machine for the shipping purposes. WARNING! CX614 is a heavy machine, do not over- exert yourself. Use a fork truck or get the help of an assistant for safe moving.
ASSEMBLY BASE TO COLUMN Select the base and the drill press column from the loose parts. Select the four M10 - 1.5 x 25 hex bolts from the parts bag. Align the holes of the post flange to the threaded holes in the base.
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.
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. Slide the chuck (3) onto the arbor and then place a block of wood under the chuck and tap the chuck and arbor with a hammer until...
ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING SPINDLE SPEEDS Disconnect the drill press from the power source. Open the pulley cover. Loosen the slide bar knob (1). Move the motor to the front by using shifter bar to loosen the tension on both belts. Relocate the belts to the pulley steps appropriate to the required spindle speed (2).
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 FEEDING DRILLING SPEEDS Be aware of the sound of the drill press The following is intended to be a general motor when drilling. rule-of-thumb, not specific information. Do not rotate the feed handles too quickly Important drilling speed factors are the type as the belts may slip or the motor may stall.
The laser light may seriously harm your eyes if the beam is aimed directly at them. The CX614 drill press is equipped with a laser to assist in accurate drilling in single or repetitive drilling operations. The laser projector is located under the drill press head, just behind the shaft and chuck.
MAINTENANCE 4. The owner should routinely (once a During the life of your machine, you will month) blow out or vacuum metal shavings need to practice some regular maintenance and sawdust from the motor cover, the to keep your machine in peak performance pulley housing, the drill press table and condition.
CX614 PARTS LIST 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...
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