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13mm Drill Press - DP13 User Manual [Revision 1.0 May 2017] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or...
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13mm Drill Press - DP13 Electrical Information General Service Information • Electrocution / shock hazard - The • Have the equipment serviced or machine MUST be connected to a repaired at authorized service centres properly grounded electrical socket. by qualified personnel only.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Assembly and Set-Up Do not attempt to modify the product or use accessories not supplied or recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification may result in hazards leading to possible serious personal injury and will void any warranty. • Do not connect the machine to an electrical supply until assembly is complete.
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13mm Drill Press - DP13 3. Place the drill head (4) onto the column (2). Position the drill head so that the spindle is aligned with the central hole in the base. Ensure that the drill head is pushed fully down onto the column, then secure it by tightening the grub screws (c) with the supplied Allen key.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Operation Risk of injury when operating the machine. Always use caution when handling the work- piece. • Risk of injury when handling drill b its. Use caution and wear protective gloves. • Ensure that the drill bit, spindle speed and table is correctly installed and adjusted before using the machine.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Positioning the Table and Securing the Work-Piece Take all necessary precautions to prevent the work-piece and/or backing material from spinning or being thrown from the machine. For items that are long enough to reach the column, ensure that the edge of the work-piece touches the left-hand side of the column, so the column will prevent spinning.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Using the Depth Stop and Depth Scale The depth stop and depth scale enables drilling holes to a defined depth. Either method can be used or they can be used together. Setting the Depth Stop 1.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Maintenance Ensure the machine is switched OFF and disconnected from the electrical supply before performing any maintenance tasks. • All protection and safety devices must be immediately re-installed once the maintenance work is completed. • When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Troubleshooting Chuck will not stay attached to the spindle. Possible Fault Action Dirt, grease or oil in the chuck-spindle Thoroughly clean and dry the tapered chuck hole and spindle taper and ensure both taper surfaces are completely free of any contaminants, then install the chuck.
13mm Drill Press - DP13 Drill "wobble"/"run-out" or holes not round. Possible Fault Action Drill bit not properly installed in chuck Install drill bit correctly. Drill not sharp or shaped incorrectly Sharpen drill bit correctly. Bent drill bit Replace drill bit.
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