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When disposing of this product, do not dispose of with general waste. It must be disposed of according to law at a recognised disposal facility.
By doing so you will ensure the safety of both yourself and others around you, and at the same time, you should look forward to long and trouble free service from your Clarke Drill Press. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from date of purchase.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked, or ignored, personal injury to the operator, or damage to property may result. KNOW YOUR MACHINE.
19. DO NOT STAND ON THE MACHINE. Serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped over. Do not store materials above or near the machine such that it is necessary to stand on the machine to get to them. 20.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch. WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &...
1 xBag of loose parts Chuck Guard Assy. Loose Items in Box and Bag Check the parts against the above list and refer to the above diagrams. Should there be any deficiencies or damage, please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately .
Remove all traces of preservative from the components with paraffin or a good quality solvent, and wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. Apply a coating of wax paste or light oil, to the table, column and base, to prevent rust. Take the necessary precautions when lifting components, considering their weight.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE THIS MACHINE SINGLE HANDED..ASSISTANCE MUST BE USED A. Column Assembly to Base (Ref Parts List/Diagram page 18) NOTE: Ideally, the base should be firmly bolted to the floor prior to assembly of other components.
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C. Head to Column Fig. 4 NOTE: It may be necessary to unscrew the Head Lock Set Screws (A, fig.4) slightly, to ensure they do not protrude internally as this would prevent the head from sliding fully into position. With assistance, raise the head and locate it on top of the Column.
Turn the Belt Tension Lever (B - fig.6), anticlockwise so that tension is applied to the belts. Tension is correct when the belts deflect by approx. ½” at their centres of run when using reasonable thumb pressure. Lock the motor in this position with the Lock Knobs.
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Fig. 11 Spin the nut C - fig. 10, so that it is towards the end of the thread on the peg. Lighly oil the smooth tapered end of the peg before inserting it into the hole in the mounting, and into the corresponding hole in the table support.
Pulley Cover is firmly closed. A lamp is provided, built into the head. The switch is located on the front panel, directly below the ON/OFF Fig. 15 switch Drill Press Vices, Cross Vices and Clamps, are available from your CLARKE dealer.
If the mains lead is worn, cut or damaged, in any way, it should be replaced immediately. Refer to the trouble shooting chart on page 15. If you are unable to rectify faults, contact your local dealer or Clarke International Service Division on 020 8556 4443 for assistance. After use..
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY A) Incorrect belt tension A) Adjust tension Noisy B) Dry spindle B) Remove spindle/quill assembly operation C) Loose pulley and lubricate (under load) D) Worn bearing C) Tighten pulley D) Replace bearing Excessive A) Loose chuck A) Tighten by pressing chuck down drill wobble B) Worn spindle, or bearing...
1850 2700 SPARE PARTS AND SERVICING Please contact your dealer, or CLARKE International, on the following numbers. PARTS - 020 8558 6696 : SERVICE - 020 8556 4443 PARTS & SERVICE FAX - 020 8558 3622 or e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
CUTTING SPEEDS Factors which determine the best speed to use in any drill press operation are: Kind of material being worked. Size of hole. Type of drill. Quality of cut desired. Generally, the smaller the drill, the greater the required RPM. In soft material, the speed should be higher than for hard metals.
Belt Type A ..............1 x A33 - 838 Belt Type B ..............1 xA29 - 737 Weight ................150kg OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Drill Press Vices, from 3" to 6", Cross Vices (Cast Iron), and Table Clamps are available from your CLARKE dealer...