INDEX OF CONTENTS What’s Included 03-04 General Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions for Drilling Machines Specification Assembly 08-13 Illustration and Parts Description 14-17 Changing the Speed Levelling the Table AP32FD Only) Tilting the Table Removing the Keyless Chuck Maintenance Speed Select Tables Drill Speed Material Table Troubleshooting Exploded Diagram/Parts List...
WHAT’S INCLUDED Model Number AP20BD Model Number AP32FD Quantity Item Part Quantity Item Part Bench Pillar Drill (ZQJ4119K) 1 No 1 No Floor Pillar Drill Model Number AP25FD Quantity Item Part 1 No Floor Pillar Drill THE AP32FD IS EXTREMELY HEAVY & COMES...
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool The following will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain is securely tightened in the machine and the correct your tools and equipment in good working order.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILLING MACHINES 1. DO NOT operate the machine without carrying out 8. ALWAYS allow the drill to stop before removing drills or a preliminary inspection. swarf from around the job or the table. 2. CHECK that the speed is correct for the planned operation, 9.
SPECIFICATION Code 111891 Model AP20BD Rating Professional Power 750W (230V 1ph) Speed Range (12) 120-2,580rpm Throat 178 mm Taper Chuck Cap/Type 1-16mm keyless Chuck Travel 80 mm Max Chuck to Table 325 mm Max Chuck to Base 500 mm Diameter of Column...
Fig 02 Having unpacked your machine and its accessories, please check the contents against the equipment list ”What’s Includ- ed”, if there are any discrepancies, please contact Axminster Tools using the procedures laid down on our website. Retaining collar PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE PACKAGING RESPONSIBLY;...
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ASSEMBLY Fig 09 3. Pick up the rise and fall gear rack, identify the top and the bottom, (the rack gearing is cut asymmetrically, with the gear cut extending closer to the bottom), make sure you have the rack the right way up, as it will allow you to drive the drill table up and down over its full range, see fig 06.
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ASSEMBLY Fig 13-14-15 1. CHECK the drill head, ensure that the two hex socket grub screws that lock the head in place on the column are withdrawn and will not foul on the column when the head is fitted, see fig 17.
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ASSEMBLY Pulley Cover Knob 3. Locate the pulley cover knob (13), remove the Phillips screw, insert the screw through the pre-drilled hole in the pulley cover and secure the knob in place, see fig 27. Fig 27 Chuck guard 4. Locate the chuck guard assembly (7), chuck guard mounting bracket (6) and the four M6 button head Phillips screws (17).
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ASSEMBLY Fig30 Fig 33-34 Micro switch Housing 6. Line up the two holes in the micro switch unit with the threaded holes to the end of the angled bracket (6). Make sure to introduce the micro switch cable into the cutout slot in the mounting bracket (6).
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ASSEMBLY Fig 36 11. Open the pulley cover and check to see if the belt has been tensioned. If not, loosen the two motor yoke locks on either side of the drill head and move the tensioning lever back then re-tighten the motor yoke locks to lock the motor in place, see fig 39-40-41-42.
ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION 111891 AP20BD 111892 AP25FD 111893 AP32FD...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Pulley drive belt cover Pulley cover hand knob Chuck guard micro switch Motor yoke butterfly locking On/Off switch Emergency stop Button Motor Lever feed handle Retaining collar LED Light switch Keyless chuck Rise and fall rack Chuck guard Drill table Extension bracket arm...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION Chuck guard micro switch Drive belt tensioning lever lock Opening the chuck guard Move the tensioning lever to release whilst in operation will stop or tension the drive belts the drill instantly. LED light (A) below the drill head pivots to Depth stop assembly direct light down onto the work table...
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ILLUSTRATION AND PARTS DESCRIPTION On/Off switch (A) AP32FD pillar drill control panel Motor yoke butterfly lock (A) NOTE: The LED light switch is above Emergency stop button (B) Drive belt tensioning lever lock (B) the On/Off switch assembly LED light switch (C) Lift and shift handle (A) for securing the table mounting arm Table tilt pointer (A) Clamping handle (B) for securing the table...
CHANGING THE SPEED WARNING! DISCONNECT THE PILLAR WARNING! TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP YOUR DRILL FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FINGERS WHEN REPOSITIONING THE BELT CONTINUING! ON THE PULLEYS! 1. Open the pulley cover and loosen the motor yoke locks (A). 3.
TILTING THE TABLE 1. The cust iron table can be tilted 45˚ degrees in both plains, Fig 49 to tilt the table you will need to first remove the tables 90˚ locking pin. To remove the locking pin use a 10mm spanner, turn the nut clockwise to draw the pin out.
IF THE POWER CABLE HAS BECOME DAMAGED. If any servicing (other than the above cleaning) becomes necessary, the unit should be returned to Axminster Tools to be repaired by one of our qualified electricians. Contact our customer sales department for further assisance on 03332 406406 or email as @ csaxminstertools.com...
DRILL SPEED MATERIAL TABLE 12 Speed Spindle Jockey Pulley Motor Recommended Drill Size per Material Zinc Aluminium Cast Iron Steel Steel Cast Steel Average Guide Wood Plastic Diecast or Brass and Bronze Mild and Stanless and Speed Malleable Carbon Tool 50Hz inches inches...
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The packaging is suitable for recycling. Please dispose of it in a responsible manner. EU Countries Only Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. By law they must be collected and recycled separately. Axminster Tools, Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminstertools.com...
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