Adjust Speeds; Install Drill Bit; Adjust Drill Depth; Chuck - Master-force 240-0066 Owner's Manual

17" variable speed drill press with digital readout
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ADJUST SPEEDS

Refer to Figure 14

WARNING

To avoid damaging the drive belts and pulleys, DO NOT
turn speed control knob unless the motor is running.
The speed range is 450 RPM to 3000 RPM. To increase
speed, turn the knob counterclockwise. To lower speed,
turn the knob clockwise. The speed will display on the
digital read-out panel.

Figure 14

Speed
control knob

INSTALL DRILL BIT

Refer to Figure 15
• Insert the chuck key. Rotate counterclockwise to loosen
the chuck jaws so that the opening is slightly larger than
the bit size you intend to use.
• Insert the smooth end of drill bit all the way into the
chuck. Slightly pull back the drill bit by 1/16". If the spiral
groove (flute) of drill bit is still inside the chuck, pull
further until the spiral groove is free from chuck
jaws' grip when tighten.
• Turn chuck key clockwise to tighten the chuck jaws.
Check to see the drill bit is centered and secure in the

chuck.

• Remember to remove chuck key before operating the
machine.
Figure 15
Chuck Jaws
Drill Bit3

ADJUST DRILL DEPTH

Refer to Figure 16
Two ways to adjust the drill depth to the desired height:
• Loosen the lock knob.
• Rotate depth gauge to the desired setting.
• Retighten the lock knob securely.
Digital Readout
Panel
The other way to adjust the drill depth to the desired
height:
• Turn the switch to "OFF" position.
• Secure the workpiece to the drill table by using a scrap
piece of wood between the workpiece and clamp to
avoid damage to workpiece.
• Lower the drill bit by turning the feed handles until the
drill bit touches the workpiece.
Note: This sets the depth to zero at the surface of the
workpiece.
• Remove the workpiece and increase the depth of the
drill bit (past zero) until the desired depth is reached on
the dial.
• Hold in this position and lock the depth using the dial
lock.
• Knob to limit drilling depth.
• Using a clamping devise and reposition the workpiece to
the table.
• Turn on the tool and drill to the desired depth.
Figure 16
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Chuck Key
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