Craftsman REXON 137.229171 Operator's Manual page 18

BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
To get the best results and minimize the likelihood of
personal injury, follow these instructionsfor operating your
drill press.
For your own safety, always observe the SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS listed here and on pages 3, 4, and 5
of the instruction manual.
YOUR PROTECTION
5.
6.
7.
j. Use the SPINDLE SPEED recommended for the
specific operation and workpiece material. Check
the panel on the inside pulley cover or the chart
belowfor drillingspeed information. For accessories,
refer to the instructions provided with each
accessory.
Never climb or*the drill press table, it could break or
pull the entire drill press down on you.
Turn the motor switch =OFF', and put away the
switch key when leaving the drill press.
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.
To avoid being pulled into the power t0ol, do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. Always tie back
long hair,
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2.
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4.
If any part of yourdrill press is missing,maffunctioning, DrillBit
damaged or broken, stop operation immediately until Diam.
that part is propedy repaired or replaced, i (inches)
Never place your fingers in a position where they
could contact the drill bit or other cutting tool. The 1132
workpiece may unexpectedly shift, or your hand
could slip. 1/16
To avoid injury from parts thrown by the spring, follow
instructionsexactly when adjusting the springtension 1/8
of the quill.
To prevent the workpiece from being tom from your 3/16
hands, thrown, spun by the tool, or shattered, always
properly support your workpiece as follows: 114
a. Always position BACKUP MATERIAL (used
beneath workpiece) so that it contacts the left 5/16
side of the column, or use the fence provided and
3/8
a clamp to brace a smaller workpiece.
b. Whenever possible, position the WORKPIECE to 7/16
contact the left side of the column. If it is too short
or the table is tilted, use the fence provided or 1/2
clamp solidly to the table, using the table slots.
c. When using a drill press vise, always fasten it to 9/16
the table.
d. Never do any work freehand (hand-holding the 5/8
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 operatico, _og 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 will fall
or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
L Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately
hold, guide, and position workpiece.
DRILLING SPEED TABLE (rpm)
Material
Wood num Plastic
3630 3630 3630
238O
254O
1630
2380
2'38O 2380
2540 2540
1630 1630
2380 2380
870 870
1440 1440
580 580
8OO 800
M|!d Stain-
Steel less
363O 3630
1630
283O
1630 87O
2830 1440
870 580
1440 8OO
58O 350
8O0 5OO
35O 200
50O 290
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