Maintaining Your Drill Press - Tool Shop 240-2003 Operator's Manual

8 in. drill press
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4. Select your drilling depth and secure the depth stop lock knob in
5. Adjust the table to your desired position.
6. Slowly rotate the wheel handles to bring the drill bit down towards
the table and into your workpiece. After drilling a hole, release the
wheel handles slowly to return the chuck to its original position.
7. Continue the operation until the task is completed. When
completed, switch the drill press off by pressing the "OFF button
on the switch.
WARNING:
!
Before each use:
1. Check the power cord and plug for any wear or damage.
2. Check for any loose screws or hardware.
3.
Check the area to make sure it is clear of any misplaced
4.
To avoid a build-up of wood dust, regularly clean all parts
of the machine using a soft cloth, brush or compressed air.
5.
A general cleaning should be done after every use to avoid
future problems and ensure the machine is in ready condition
for the next time it is used.
WARNING: If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to prevent
!
Keep the table, column and base free of resin and rust. Clean them
regularly with a non -flammable
of dry lubricant spray, or wax, to keep their surfaces clean. Do not
use
the machine.
All of the ball bearings are lifetime lubricated, sealed, and do not
need any further care. Keep the drive belts free of oil and grease.
Check the belt tension after the first 3 -5 hrs. of operation to ensure
that the belts have not become stretched and loose from their
'breaking in' use.
position.

MAINTAINING YOUR DRILL PRESS

Turn the power switch "OFF" and disconnect the plug from
the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining the machine.
DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical
components of the motor. Contact a qualified service
technician for this type of maintenance.
lumber, cleaning supplies, etc. that could
operation of the drill press.
debris from blowing into eyes. The use of dust collection
is also advised.
ordinary
oil which will collect
OPERATION
hamper the
solvent, then coat with a light film of
dust
and hamper the operation of
tools,
safe
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