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13" Benchtop Drill Press Owner’s Manual 5005375 WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #5793521 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing a Klutch product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 and satisfactory service. Packaging Contents ..................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 5 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 7 Grounding .............................. 9 Extension Cords ..........................10 Main Parts of Product ......................... 11 Assembly Instructions ........................
Intended Use This machine has been designed for drilling large or small holes in metal, wood, plastic etc. Packaging Contents Base (1) Rack (1) Working Table (1) • • • • Handle (3) • Chuck (1) • Crank (1) Bolt (4) Spring Washer (4) Collar Rack (1) •...
Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING • Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage. The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or • situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
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⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. • Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion;...
⚠CAUTION PRODUCT USE AND CARE Do not force the product. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for • which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use.
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Remove any adjusting keys or wrenches before starting. Form the habit of checking to ensure that • keys, wrenches and tools are removed from the machine. Don’t force the machine and use the correct tool. It will do the job better and safer, at the rate for •...
Grounding ⚠WARNING • This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. This unit is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
Extension Cords ⚠WARNING USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When • using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause overheating.
Main Parts of Product Subassembly Base Motor Belt Tension Lock knob Pulley Cover Bolts Rack Collar Chuck Switch Chuck guard Table Column Table Adjustment Handle Column Support Table Holder Feed Handle Table Lock Main Housing Page 11 of 28...
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING To protect the machine parts from moisture, a protective coating of light machine oil will have been • applied to the outside surfaces. Remove any excess with a paper towel. Take care when lifting the head assembly, considering its weight. •...
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RACK & TABLE Install the rack into the table support as shown (Fig. 6). Assemble the support and rack onto the column, ensuring the rack is positioned on the right side of the column (when viewing the product from the front) (Fig.7). Fig.71 Fig.6 Slide the rack all the way down until it locates into the lower column support (Fig.
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To fit the feed wheel handles, screw them into feed wheel hub (Fig. 14). Fig.14 For some cast iron feed handle, tighten the 3 grub screws to wheel hub (Fig.15) then fix the plastic case on cast iron feed handle as shown Fig. 16. Fig.15 Fig.16 CHUCK &...
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Once it is located a firm tap on the underside of the chuck with a soft hammer is required to secure it. The chuck & arbor are installed correctly if they cannot be pulley out with hand force (Fig. 21). Fig.21 Page 15 of 28...
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING • When the table is angled/tilted, ensure the workpiece is clamped to the table.. TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Loosen the table support lock (Fig. 22). Rotate the table adjustment handle to set the desired table height and tighten the table rock to secure the table in position (Fig.
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MORSE TAPER DRILL BITS Turn arbor until the tang aligns with the slot in the quill (Fig. 29). Insert the drift key into the slot and tap firmly with a metal hammer until it releases. (Ensure the chuck jaws are wound all the way up to prevent damage (Fig. 30). Place tapper bit into the spindle hole, twisting and pushing upward until bit is sung (Fig.
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CHANING THE SPEED Before changing the speeds, ensure the machine is switched OFF, and disconnected from the power supply. Open the pulley cover. Slacken off the belt tension locking knob, to relieve any tension on the drive belt. Consult the chart inside the pulley cover, and position the belt on the pulley's according to the spindle speed required.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING • The pulley cover must be closed to operate the drill press. TURNING ON AND OFF Switch the drill press On by pull below the switch. (Fig. 34) Switch the drill press Off by push back the switch Fig.34 (Fig.
After Each Use Remove all swarf from the machine and thoroughly clean all surfaces. Components should be kept dry, with machined surfaces lightly oiled. Always remove drill bits, and store in a safe place Maintenance ⚠WARNING • Always remove the plug from the power supply before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance..
Troubleshooting Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Adjust tension. Incorrect belt tension. Remove spindle and quill Dry spindle. assembly and lubricate. Noisy operation Loose pulley. Tighten pulley. (under load). Loose belt. Adjust belt tension. Worn bearing. Replace bearing. Tighten by pressing chuck down on to a block of wood against the Loose chuck.
Parts List Reference Part Number Part Description Quantity BASE COLUMN FLANGE SPRING WASHER OUTSIDE HEX. BOLT RACK COLUMN CROSS RECESS PAN HD SCREW COLLAR RACK HANDLE TIP HANDLE HANDLE SEAT DIAL SCALE ROLL PIN WING KNOB GEAR SHAFT THREAD PIN WITH SLOT ROLL PIN HANDLE KNOB HANDLE BELT TENSION...
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Reference Part Number Part Description Quantity CROSS RECESS HEAD TAPPING SCREW SWITCH BOX PLUG WITH CABLE A WORD HEAD SCREW SPRING SPRING COVER THIN NUT HOUSING CRANK CORD CLAMP CIRCLIP FOR BEARING WORM WORM GEAR LOCKING HANDLE TABLE SUPPORT WORM PIN LOCKING HANDLE SPRING WASHER OUTSIDE HEX BOLT...
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a • convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. •...
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Klutch product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 28 of 28...
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