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Summary of Contents for Nothern Industrial tools 155305
- Page 1 HEAVY-DUTY 16-Speed FLOOR DRILL PRESS OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item # 155305...
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Page 2: Intended Use
Thank you very much for choosing a NORTHERN TOOL + EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Product! For future reference, please complete the owner's record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. -
Page 3: Electrical Safety
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards in your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator's view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage. •... - Page 4 • Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry the power tool with your finger on the switch. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging tool into power outlet. In the event of a power failure, while a tool is being used, turn the switch off to prevent surprise starting when power is restored.
- Page 5 • Clamp workpiece or brace against the left side of the column to prevent rotation. If it is too short or the table is tilted, clamp solidIy to the table and use the fence provided. • If the workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table. Provide auxiliary support.
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Drill Press
Check the parts againts the above list and refer to the diagrams. Should there be any deficiencies or damage, you should contact Northern Tool + Equipment. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS... - Page 7 ASSEMBLY WARNING! For your own safety, never connect plug to power outlet until all assembly steps are completed. Assembly of column and table hardware 1. Position base on floor. Remove protective covering and discard. 2. Remove protective sleeve from column tube and discard. Place column assembly on base, and align holes in column support with holes in base.
- Page 8 2. Remove protective covering from table and discard. Place table in table support and tighten table lock (located under table) by hand. Note: If table won’t fit into table support easily, try opening table support with a flat blade screwdriver. Installing the head CAUTION: The head assembly weights about 55 pounds.
- Page 9 Installing the belt guard knob 1. To attach belt guard knob, locate knob and 5mm Dia. x 12mm long pan screw in loose parts bag. Install screw in hole located on guard and attach knob turning until tight. WARNING! To avoid possible injury keep guard in place and in proper working order while operating.
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Page 10: Operation
Adjusting the table square to head Note: The combination square must be “true”. See “Unpacking” section for method. 1. Insert a straight ground steel rod or a straight drill bit (not included) approximately 3” long into chuck and tighten. 2. With table raised to working height and locked on column, place combination square flat on table beside rod. -
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING! For your own safety, turn switch “off” and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your drill press. WARNING! To avoid shock or fire hazard, if the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced. -
Page 12: Diagram & Parts List
DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST... - Page 14 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, •...
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