Drill Press Adjustments; Operation; Bevel Scale; Basic Drill Press Operations - Craftsman 137.229130 Owner's Manual

2/3 hp (maximum developed) 400-3000 rpm 5/8 inch chuck 13-inch variable speed drill press
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7.
Using a rubber mallet, ptasticqipped
hammer, or a
block of wood and a hammer, firmly tap the chuck
upward into position on the spindle shaft. (FIG. H)
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INSTALLING THE SPEED CONTROL KNOB (F_G. t)
1.
Insert the speed control knob (1) into the head assembly and
tighten.
NOTE: When installing the knob (1), be sure the red
lines on the lever stay upwards.
Fig.
INSTALLING LIGHT BULB (F_G.J) (not included)
1.
Install a light bulb (no Iarger than 60 watt) into the
socket inside the head.
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DRNLL PRESS
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: All the adjustments for the operation of the
drill press have been completed at the factory, Due to normat
wear and use, some occasional readjustments may be
necessary.
To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the
power source when rnaking any adjustments.
SQUARING
"TABLE TO HEAD
(FtGo K and L)
NOTE: The table arm and support has a predrilled hole
with a locking set screw inserted for locking the table to
a predetermined 0 ° horizontal position. It must be loosened to
change the angle of the table.
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Insert a 1/4', or larger diameter, precision ground
steel rod (t), approximately 3" long, into the chuck (2).
Tighten the chuck jaws.
2.
Raise table to working height and lock.
3.
Using the combination square (3), place one edge
flat on the table, and align the other edge vertically
beside the rod (1).
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4.
If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the locking set
screw (4) with the 3 mm hex key to RELEASE the
table from the horizontal position.
5. Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (6).
To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table & table arm
assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt.
6.
Align the square to the rod by rotating the table until
the square and rod are in line.
7.
Retighten the large hex bolt (6).
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BEVEL SCALE (FIG. L and tgl)
NOTE: The bevel scale has been included to measure
approximate bevel angles. If precision is necessary,
a square or other measuring tool should be used to position
the table. To use the bevel scale (7):
1.
Loosen the locking set screw (4) to RELEASE it from
the table supporL
2.
Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (6).
To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table & table arm
assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt.
3.
Tilt the table, aligning the desired angle measurement
to the zero line opposite the scale (7).
4.
Tighten the bevel locking bolt (6).
5.
To return the table to its original position, loosen the
bevel locking bolt (6). Realign the bevel scale (7) to
the 0° position.
6.
Tighten the locking set screw (4) until it is seated in
the horizontal 0 ° hole of the table support.
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BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATIONS
To prevent personal injury, always disconnect plug from the
power source when making any adjustments.
CHANGING THE DRiLLiNG SPEED (FIG. N)
This drill press has a speed range from 400 to 3000 RPM.
Choose the proper speed for the drilling operation and the
type cutter or drill bit being used.
NOTE: Adjust the drilling speed only when the drill press is
switched ON and the chuck spindle is running. Be sure to
follow the steps below to make the speed adjustment.
I.
With the tool running unlock the speed control knob (1)
on the left of the drill press head assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
2.
Move the lever to the front to decrease the speed and
to the rear to increase the speed.
3,
When the indicator on the control knob (1) is in line
with the desired speed on the speed scale, turn the
speed control knob clockwise unLil tight to Jock.
Fig. N
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1800
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1500
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800
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400
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SPEED TABLE
(rprn)
Material
Aluminum
Drill Bit
Diam.
(Inches)
1/16
3/32
1/8
3/16
7/32
1/4
5/16
3/8
Wood
Maximum
3000
2000
!/2
1500
9/16
800
5/8
25/32
1-1/8
1-1/4
600
40O
Maximum
3000
2000
1500
800
600
4O0
Steel
3000
2000
1500
800
600
400
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