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POSmTtONING THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE
(FIG. U, and V)
1.
Lock the table (!) to the column (2) at a position so
the tip of the drill bit (3) is just above the top of the
workpiece (4).
2.
ALWAYS place a BACK-UP MATERIAL (scrap wood)
on the table beneath the workpiece. This will prevent
splintering or heavy burring on the underside of the
werkpiece. To keep the back-up material from
spinning out of control, it MUST contact the LEFT
side of the column.
To prevent the workpiece or backup material from being
torn from your hands while drilling, you MUST position it
against the LEFT side of the column. If the workpiece or the
backup material is not long enough to reach the column,
use the fence provided with the drill press to brace the
workpiece, or clamp it to the table. Failure to do this could
result in personal injury.
Fig. U
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3.
For smalt pieces that cannot be clamped to the table,
use a drill press vise (optional accessory).
The drill press vise MUST be clamped or bolted to the
table to avoid injury from a spinning workpiece, or damaged
vise or bit parts.
4.
Remove the drill press fence when it interferes with
other drill press accessories.
HOLDING A DRILLING
LOCATION
1.
Using a centerpunch or sharp nail, make an indentation
in the workpiece where you want the hole.
2.
Using the feed handles, bring the drill down to align
with the indentation before turning the drill ON.
TILTING THE TABLE (FIG. W)
NOTE: The table arm and support (1) has a predrilled hole
with a locking set screw inserted for locking the table into a
predetermined 0° horizontal position.
1.
To use the table in a bevel (tilted) position, turn the
locking set screw (2) with the hex key counterclockwise
to release it from the table support.
2.
Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (3).
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 (4). Tighten the bevel
locking bolt.
4.
To return the table to its original position, loosen the
bevel locking bolt (3). Realign the bevel scale (4) to
the 0 ° position.
5.
Using the hex key, turn the locking set screw (2)
clockwise to seat into the hole.
To avoid injury from spinning work or tool breakage, always
clamp workpiece and backup material securely to the table
before operating the drill press with the table tilted.
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FEEDING
1.
Pull down the feed handles with only enough effort to
allow the drill bit to cut.
2.
Feeding too slowly might cause the drill bit to burn.
Feeding too rapidly might stop the motor, cause the
belt or drill to slip, or tear the workpiece loose and
break the drill bit.
3.
When drilling metal, it may be necessary to lubricate
the drill bit tip with motor oil, to prevent burning the tip.
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BASIC OPERATION
SAFETY
To get the best results and minimize the likelihood of personal
injury, follow these instructions for operating your drill press.
For your own safety, always observe the SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
listed here and on pages 3, 4, and 5
of this Owner's Manual.
YOUR PROTECTION
To avoid being pulled into the power tool, do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
or jewelry. Always tie back
long hair.
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If any part of your drill press is missing, malfunctioning,
damaged or broken, stop operation immediately until
that part is properly repaired or replaced.
Never place your fingers in a position where they
could contact the drill bit or other cutting tool. The
workpiece may unexpectedly shift, or your hand
could slip.
To prevent the workpiece from being torn from your
hands, thrown, spun by the tool, or shattered, always
properly support your workpiece as follows:
a.
Always position BACKUP MATERIAL (used
beneath workpiece) so that it contacts the left
side of the column, or use the fence provided and
a clamp to brace a smaller workpiece.
b.
Whenever possible, position the WORKPtECE to
contact the left side of the column. If it is too short
or the table is tilted, use the fence provided or
clamp solidly to the table, using the table slots.
c.
When using a drill press vise, always fasten it to
the table.
d.
Never do any work freehand (hand-holding the
workpiece rather than supporting it on the table),
except when polishing.
e.
Securely lock the head and support to the
column, the table arm to the support, and the table
to the table arm, before operating the drill press.
f.
Never move the head or the table while the tool
is running.
g.
Before starting an operation, jog the motor switch
to make sure the drill or other cutting tool does
not wobble or cause vibration.
h.
If a workpiece overhangs the table so it wit! fall
or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
i.
Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately
hold, guide, and position workpiece.
j.
Use the SPINDLE SPEED recommended for the
specific operation and workpiece material. Check
the panel on the inside pulley cover or the chart
below for drilling speed information. For accessories,
refer to the instructions provided with each
accessory.
4.
Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or
pull the entire drill press down on you.
5.
Turn the motor switch OFF, and put away the
switch key when leaving the drill press.
6.
To avoid injury from thrown work or tool contact, do
not perform layout, assembly, or set up work on the
table while the cutting tool is rotating.
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