INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Drill Press. Before attempting to use this Drill Press please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
5. ALWAYS make all adjustments with the power off. 6. ALWAYS use the correct drilling speeds for the drill size and the type of material being drilled. 7. NEVER leave the drill unattended whilst it is running. Turn the machine OFF and DO NOT leave until it has come to a complete stop.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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The drill press is delivered with the components shown below. Check the parts against the list. Should there be any deficiencies or damage, you should contact your CLARKE dealer immediately where the product was originally purchased. Do not discard the packaging until the machine is assembled. The packaging consists of cardboard and appropriately marked materials which can be sent to a re-cycling facility.
COLUMN TO BASE Bolt the column to the base with the bolts and washers provided. NOTE: Ideally, the base with column attached, should be firmly bolted (bolts not supplied) to the workbench prior to the assembly of other components. TABLE TO COLUMN 1.
2. Align the head with the base, and firmly secure it to the column with the set screws as shown in previous photograph. Tighten with the hex key supplied. 3. Screw the three feed handles firmly into the hub as shown. CHUCK GUARD ASSEMBLY 1.
4. Ensuring all parts are thoroughly clean, dry, and burr free, place the chuck over the end of the spindle and pull the spindle down using the feed handles. Press the chuck jaws hard against the piece of scrap wood until the chuck is forced home.
LASER The drill press has a built in double laser that crosses at the centre point of the drill. This can be used to accurately pinpoint the location of the drill tip on the workpiece. SPINDLE DEPTH STOP To set the depth of the hole, adjust the depth stop as follows: 1.
OPERATION 1. Insert the drill bit into the jaws of the chuck by approx 1", ensuring that the jaws do not touch the flutes of the drill bit. Before tightening the chuck, ensure that the drill bit is centred within the jaws. 2.
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14. When completely satisfied that the setup is correct switch the machine on. • Press the ‘I’ button to switch on. • Push the ‘O’ button to switch off. NOTE: In an emergency, hit the emergency stop button. To release the emergency stop, turn the button clockwise.
Please refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 17. If you are unable to rectify any faults, please contact your local dealer or CLARKE Service Department for assistance. MONTHLY (IF IN CONSTANT USE) 1. Check tightness of mounting bolts, and the head and column securing set screws.
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RECOMMENDED DRILL SPEED/BIT SIZE Factors which determine the best speed to use in any drill press operation are: • Type of material being worked • Size of hole • Quality of cut desired • Type of drill As a guide, the drill speed for a given drill bit size, is according to the table below: SPEED RANGE DRILL STAIN...
NOTE: If you are unsure of any of these remedies, please contact the CLARKE service department. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
SUITABLE ACCESSORIES Drill Press Vices available from your CLARKE dealer include: Model Jaw Width Max Opening Depth Weight Part No CDV30C 76 mm 78 mm 19 mm 2 kg 6504019 CDV40C 102 mm 97 mm 28 mm 3 kg 6504020...
SPECIFICATION Model CDP430VS Operating Temperature Range C - 40 Drill Chuck Capacity 1 - 16 mm Overall Dimensions (D x W x H) 410 x 440 x 905 mm Table Dimensions 243 x 243 mm Base Dimensions 413 x 246 mm Spindle Centre to Column Distance 150 mm Spindle to Table Max.
PARTS LIST No Description No Description Base Self Locking Nut Column Seat Depth Gauge with Thread Hex Bolt M8 x 20 (x4) Depth Stop Block Column Depth Rod Rack Crank handle Depth seat Socket Head Cap screw M6 x 10 Hex Cap screw Locking Handle Recessed Pan Head Screw (x3)
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PARTS LIST No Description No Description Case Self Tapping Screw (x2) Hex Cap screw Circlip Ring Washer Bearing 6203 (x2) Spring Circlip Ring Speed Rack Spindle Housing LED Worklight Flat Pin Laser (x2) Circlip Ring Socket Head Cap Screw (x2) Guard Gear Shaft Lower Spindle Pulley...
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