Summary of Contents for Steel City 20530
- Page 1 ® User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine. 17” VS DRILL PRESS Model Number 20530 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER. 11.20.13 Manual Part No. OR20530M...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (cont) MOTOR Handle Operation 360 degree rotation o i t Motor control Industrial push button Continuous duty HP 1-1/2 HP with OFF paddle Table size 14" wide x 14" deep Table tilt 45 eft and right ° l s t l Table movement Rack and pinion... -
Page 5: Definition Of Terms
DEFINITION OF TERMS Belt cover - Can be opened to provide access to belts, Table - Holds work piece. pulleys, and speed chart. Column - Used to support work table and drill press On/Off switch - Access power to drill press or turn head. -
Page 6: Feature Identification
FEATURE IDENTIFICATION Belt cover On/Off switch Feed handles Quill lock Keyed chuck Table G. Column Base Depth scale Motor Flexible lamp... -
Page 7: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING TO AVOID serious injury and damage to the machine, read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. This manual is not totally comprehensive. It does not Exposure to the dust created by power sanding, saw- and can not convey every possible safety and opera- ing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities tional problem which may arise while using this... - Page 8 11. DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera- WARNING tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended. 12. DO NOT stand on a machine. Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any 3.
- Page 9 29. Information regarding the safe and proper operation 25. USE ONLY recommended accessories. Use of of this tool is also available from the following incorrect or improper accessories could cause seri- sources: ous injury to the operator and cause damage to the machine.
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Page 10: Product Safety
PRODUCT SAFETY 1. Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety 10. USE accessories only recommended by Steel City. precautions are overlooked or ignored. Accidents 11. DO NOT pull the drill press by the power cord. are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact to pay attention. -
Page 11: Electrical Requirements
secured by a vise. Prevent the workpiece from 26. NEVER START THE DRILL PRESS BEFORE rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJECTS (tools, against the drill press column. Loss of control of the scrap pieces, etc.). -
Page 12: Grounding Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS WARNING WARNING This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, use the In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, GROUND- proper gauge of extension cord. -
Page 13: Unpacking & Inventory
A. Drill press head and motor assembly B. Base C. Table D. Table bracket assembly E. Column... - Page 14 A. Keyed chuck B. Chuck key C. Spindle adapter remover D. Hex head screws (4), flat washer (8), hex nuts (4) (accessory hardware) E. Table raise/lower handle F. Hand wheel spokes (3) G. Chuck arbor (#2 MT) H. Hex head screws (4) I.
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Page 15: Assembly
ASSEMBLY 2. Loosen set screw (E) and remove ring (D) from the WARNING column. SEE FIG 7A. The drill press is a heavy machine; two people may 3. Place Table Bracket Assembly (F) over top of be required for certain assembly operations. column making sure the notch in the side of the bracket matches up with the rack (G). - Page 16 2. Align the drill press head with the table and base and tighten the two set screws (C) (with supplied Allen key). SEE FIG.12 . 3. Install speed change handle (S) into hub (T). SEE FIG.11 FIG.13 4. Install the three handles (D) by screwing them clock- wise into the hand wheel hub.
- Page 17 FASTENING DRILL PRESS 4. Before chuck and spindle installation, make certain that the spindle taper (E) and the tapered hole in the chuck Fig.17 (F) are clean and free of grease, lacquer, or rust preventive coating. SEE FIG. 14, page 14. Fig.15 5.
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Page 18: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS 4. The table (E) can be rotated 360 degrees by loos- WARNING ening the table rotation lock handle (D) and rotating the table to the desired position, then tighten the MAKE CERTAIN that the drill press is disconnected handle. from the power source. -
Page 19: Drilling Holes To Depth
DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH ADJUSTING RETURN SPRING The drill chuck will automatically return slowly to its original position when the handle is released. The return spring MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from the was properly adjusted at the factory. However, to adjust, if power source. - Page 20 INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL REMOVING THE CHUCK BITS AND SPINDLE MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from the MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from the power source. power source. Fig.24 1. Remove drill bit from the chuck. 2.
- Page 21 ADJUSTING THE SPLIT HEAD DRILL SPEED CASTING Make certain the drill press is turned on when MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from the shifting speeds. Fig 24C (A) using the speed handle. power source. Your drill press has 5 reference speed locations, (500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 RPM).
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Page 22: Operations
OPERATIONS SUPPORTING WORKPIECE WARNING DO NOT expose the drill press to rain or operate the WARNING in damp locations. IMPORTANT: When the workpiece (A) is long enough, MAKE SURE all parts have been assembled correctly position it on the table with one end against the left side and are in working order. - Page 23 DRILLING METAL WARNING ALWAYS use the recommended speed for the drill bit WARNING and workpiece. NEVER hold the workpiece in your bare hands. ALWAYS use clamps or vises to hold your workpiece. DRILLING WOOD Twist drill bits should only be used in drilling metals. Twist drill bits, usually intended for metal drilling, can Never hold the workpiece in your bare hands;...
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Page 25: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CLEANING With the drill press unplugged, blow off motor with low- WARNING pressure air to remove dust or dirt. Air pressure above Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the power cord 50 P. S. I. should not be used as high-pressured air from its power source. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the drill press, turn the switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments. PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Motor does 1. START button not completely depressed. 1. Push green START button in fully (1/2 inch). not start or v i t c t i... - Page 27 DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRED...
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