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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 &...
Box of loose parts Chuck Guard Assy. Check the parts against the above list and refer to the diagrams below. Should there be any deficiencies or damage, please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately . Loose Items in Box and Bag...
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! ASSISTANCE MUST BE USED WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE. A. Column to the Base. Fig. 1 Bolt the column assembly to the base with the four M10 x 40mm hex. screws provided. NOTE: Ideally - the base, with column attached, should be firmly bolted to the floor or workbench prior to the assembly of other components.
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E. Installing the Chuck. Fig. 4 Slide the table up the column and secure it to within 6" of the spindle. Open the jaws of the chuck to their maximum, using the chuck key supplied. Put a piece of scrap wood on to the table to protect the chuck nose.
SETTINGS and ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 7 1. Table. The table may be raised, lowered or swivelled about the column, by slackening off the Table Support Locking Handle, (Fig.7), adjusting accordingly, and re-tightening the handle. It may also be tilted by loosening the M16 Screw, which secures the table to its’...
Changing Drill (Spindle) Speed. Fig. 11 Before changing the speeds, ensure the machine is switched OFF, and disconnected from the mains supply. Undo the Belt Tension Locking Screws (A - Fig. 11), one either side of the head, and turn lever B - Fig.5 clockwise to relieve any tension on the belts.
A Micro switch is provided within the Pulley Cover, which prevents the machine from operating unless the Pulley Cover is firmly closed. 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. Please refer to the trouble shooting chart on page 16. If you are unable to rectify any faults, please contact your local dealer or Clarke International Service Division on 020 8556 4443 for assistance.
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.
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...
Overall Dimensions (251F) ..........1610x330x580mm Belt Type ..............M24 - 610 x2 Weight (201B) ..............52.5 kg Weight (251F) ..............57 kg OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Morticing Attachments, Mortice Chisels, Drill Press Vices, Cross Vices (Cast Iron), and Table Clamps are available from your CLARKE dealer...
HEAD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Description Part No. Head w/pointer & trim DD13302001 Cable Clamp DD16102014 Pan Head Screw M5 3040656 Hex. Screw M8 30404500 Adjusting Lever DD16102006 Motor Support Rod DD16102003 Motor Support Rod DD16102002 Motor Mount DD16102007A Lockwasher 12mm DDGB93-87 Nut Hex.
BASE ASSEMBLY Description Part No. Part No. CDP201B CDP251F Column DD16101003B DD16101003 Column Support DD16101002B DD16101002 Hex. Socket Screw Set 3040430 3040430 Hex. Head Screw M10M10 3044518 3044518 Base DD13301001 DD13301001 Table Support Locking Handle DD16101012 DD16101012 Table Support w/indicator...