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- Page 1 RADIAL ARM DRILL PRESS MODEL NO: CDP425RA PART NO: 6550036 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL1024...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 7. Have defective switches repaired by your CLARKE Service Department. DO NOT use a tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 GET TO KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
- Page 8 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 drill press is assembled. The packaging consists of cardboard and appropriately marked materials which can be sent to a re-cycling facility.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 HEAD TO COLUMN 1. Place the locking shoe inside the collar on the radial arm and screw in the locking handle to meet it. 2. Lift the head and motor assembly and locate it on top of the column, ensuring it slides home fully. 3.
- Page 11 CHUCK GUARD ASSEMBLY 1. Unscrew the collar of the chuck guard and slide the collar over the chuck until it sits just below the drill head. 2. Re-tighten the screw. 3. The guard height can be changed by loosening the wing nuts on either side and sliding the outer guard up or down.
- Page 12 table, install a large drill bit in the chuck, place a set-square on the table, and bring it up to the drill. Adjust the table if necessary, so that it is perfectly level. RADIAL ARM To change the travel depth of the head along the radial, adjust the arm as follows: 1.
- Page 13 SPINDLE DEPTH SCALE To set the depth of the hole, adjust the depth stop as follows: 1. Loosen the thumb screw on the inside of the feed handle. 2. Rotate the scale to the desired depth against the red zero marker (shown in inches and millimetres).
- Page 14 DRIL L SPEED CHART The table below gives the belt arrangement for given drill speeds. A similar chart is also located on the inside of the pulley cove SPINDLE SPEED BELT POSITION 360 rpm 610 rpm 990 rpm 1290 rpm 1700 rpm Parts &...
- Page 15 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.
- Page 16 DRILL PRESS VICES In order to secure the workpiece to the table, a selection of CLARKE drill press vices, cross vices and clamps are available, see page 20. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
- Page 17 Please refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 19. 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.
- Page 18 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...
- Page 19 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...
- Page 20 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...
- Page 21 SPECIFICATION Model CDP425RA Operating Temperature Range C - 40 Drill Chuck Capacity 1 - 16 mm Overall Dimensions (D x W x H) 930 x 300 x 845 mm Table Dimensions 285 x 220 mm Base Dimensions 413 x 246 mm Spindle Centre to Column Distance 150 - 340 mm Spindle to Table Max.
- Page 22 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. Any tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. Recycling packaging reduces the need for landfill and raw materials. Re- use of recycled materials decreases pollution in the environment.
- Page 23 PARTS DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
- Page 24 PARTS LIST No Description No Description Base Magnetic Switch Column Seat Key Storage Hex Bolt M8 x 20 Pin Roll Crank Screw Nut Screw M6 x 10 Screw Socket Set Worm Gear Elevation Torsion Spring Support Clamp Cop Spring Pin Gear Hex Nut Helical Gear Pin Stop...
- Page 25 PARTS LIST No Description No Description Mount Motor Bearing - Ball Thumb Nut Spacer Washer Insert Pulley Hex Nut M8 Spindle Pulley Washer M8 Belt Guard Bolt V Belt Motor Pulley Nut Motor Pulley Self Tapping Screw Screw M6 x 10 Self Tapping Screw Screw Screw M16 x 12...
- Page 26 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UKCA Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
- Page 27 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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