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Summary of Contents for RIDGID DP1500
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Table of Contents ............2 Installing the Chuck ..........13 Safety Instructions For Drill Press ......... 2 Installing Light Bulb ........... 15 Safety Signal Words ........... 2 Adjusting the Table Square To Head ......15 Before Using The Drill Press ........ -
Page 3: When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press
When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press move during any use, bolt it to the floor. If the work- piece is too large to easily support with one hand, Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment. provide an auxiliary support. • Use the drill press in a dry, indoor place protected from •... -
Page 4: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears
Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued) • To reduce the risk of injury from parts thrown by the - Before starting the operation, jog the motor switch to spring, follow instructions exactly as given and shown make sure the drill or other cutting tool does not in adjusting spring tension of quill. -
Page 5: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms Workpiece Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.) The item on which the cutting operation is being per- The number of turns completed by a spinning object in formed. one minute. Drill Bit or Drill Spindle Speed The cutting tool used in the drill press to make holes in a The R.P.M. -
Page 6: Motor Safety Protection
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) If the grounding instructions are not completely under- 3-Prong Plug stood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop- erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service Properly personnel. -
Page 7: Unpacking And Checking Contents
Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed Combination Square Must be True Draw Light Straight Edge of Line on Board Board 3/4” Thick Medium Screwdriver Along this Edge This Edge Must be Perfectly Straight Combination Square Adjustable Wrench Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square is Flipped Over in Dotted Position Unpacking WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or toxic reac-... -
Page 8: Loose Parts In Box And Bag
Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued) Loose Parts in Box and Bag Key Drift (1) M10 x 1.5-40 Long Hex Head Bolt (4) Support Lock Handle (1) M10 x 1.5-12 Long Hex Socket Set Screw (2) Crank (With Set Screw) (1) M3 Hex “L”... -
Page 9: Location And Function Of Controls
Location and Function of Controls Table Removed for Clarity 1. Belt Tension Lock Handles...Tightening handles 9. Drill “On-Off” Switch...Has locking feature to pre- locks motor bracket support to maintain correct belt vent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by distance and tension. children and others. -
Page 10: Assembly
Assembly WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- pected starting or electrical shock, never connect plug to outlet until all assembly steps are com- pleted and you read and understand all instruc- tions. 10mm Dia. x 40mm Hex Head Bolt (4) Assembly of Base/Column 1. -
Page 11: Installing The Table
Installing The Table Table Support Lock 1. Loosen support lock and raise table support by turning Crank table crank clockwise until support is at a working height level. Tighten support lock. Table Support Column Rack Table Support 2. Remove protective covering from table and discard. Loosen table lock, place table in table support and tighten table lock (located under table) by hand. -
Page 12: Pulley Alignment And Speed Adsjustment
Assembly (continued) Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment Checking Pulley(s) Alignment Straightedge WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to acci- dental starting always turn drill press off and remove switch key before making belt adjustments. The pulleys and motor are assembled at the factory and should not require further adjustment. -
Page 13: Installing Feed Handles
Installing Feed Handles 1. Locate three (3) feed handles among loose parts. 2. Screw the feed handles into the threaded holes in the hub and tighten. 3. Tighten feed handles using M24 wrench. Tighten Using M24 Wrench Feed Handle Installing the Chuck/Arbor Assembly Quill 1. - Page 14 Assembly (continued) 4. Unlock support lock and raise table so its about two (2) inches below tip of chuck. Support Lock Chuck 5. Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open jaws in chuck Sleeve completely. Chuck 6. Place a piece of wood on table. Turn feed handles counterclockwise and force chuck against table until chuck is secure.
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Page 15: Installing Light Bulb
Installing Light Bulb 1. Install a light bulb (not larger than 60 watt) into the socket inside the head. Adjusting the Table Square To Head NOTE: The combination square must be “true”. See “Unpacking and Checking Contents” section for method. 1. -
Page 16: Getting To Know Your Drill Press
Getting To Know Your Drill Press Feed Spring Adjustment Feed Spring Spring Belt Guard Light “On-Off” Drill Speed Table Switch (Inside Belt Guard) Drill Belt Tension “ On-Off” Lock Handle Switch Chuck Chuck Table Lock Support Lock Belt Tension Lock Handle Depth Bevel Scale Scale Lock... - Page 17 Spindle Speed in R.P.M. 1. Belt Guard...Covers pulleys and belt during opera- 14. Depth Scale...Shows depth of hole being drilled in tion of drill press. inches and millimeters. 2. Belt Tension Lock Handle...Tightening handle locks 15. Depth Scale Indicator...Indicates drilling depth motor bracket support to maintain correct belt dis- selected on depth scale.
- Page 18 Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued) 26. On-Off Switch...Has locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible haz- ardous use by children and others. Insert key into switch. NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic. To turn drill ON, insert finger under switch lever and pull. To turn drill OFF, push lever in.
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Page 19: Drilling To A Specific Depth
Drilling to a Specific Depth Depth To drill a blind hole (not all the way through) to a given Scale Lock depth, proceed as follows. 1. Mark the depth of the hole on the workpiece. 2. Loosen the depth scale lock. 3. -
Page 20: Removing Chuck And Arbor
Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued) Removing Chuck and Arbor Arbor 1. With the switch OFF, adjust depth scale to hold drill at Spindle Key a depth of (3) three inches. (See instructions for “Lock- Quill Hole ing chuck at desired depth”). 2. -
Page 21: Re-Installing The Chuck And Arbor
Re-installing the chuck and arbor 1. Clean the tapered surfaces on the arbor and spindle Quill with a clean cloth. Make sure there are no foreign par- ticles sticking to these surfaces. The slightest piece of Spindle dirt on these surfaces will prevent the arbor from seat- Tapered Surface ing properly. -
Page 22: Safety Instructions For Basic Drill Press Operation
Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation Read the following instructions for operating your drill WARNING For your own safety, always observe the press to get the best results and to minimize the likeli- safety precautions here and on pages 2, 3 and 4. hood of personal injury. -
Page 23: Basic Drill Press Operation
Basic Drill Press Operation Installing Drills Chuck Key Insert drill into chuck far enough to obtain maximum grip- Chuck ping of the chuck jaws. The jaws are approximately 1" long. When using a small drill do not insert it so far that the jaws touch the flutes (spiral grooves) of the drill. -
Page 24: Tilting Table
Basic Drill Press Operation (continued) Tilting Table To use the table in a bevel (tilted) position, loosen the set Bevel Lock screw under table bevel lock with hex “L” wrench. Loosen bevel lock bolt with the 24mm flat wrench (included). Tilt table to desired angle by reading bevel scale. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Lubrication All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the fac- WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” tory. They require no further lubrication. and remove plug from power source outlet before Periodically lubricate the table elevation mechanism, the maintaining or lubricating your drill press. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and always remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting. Consult your Authorized Service Center if for any reason motor will not run. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Noisy Operation 1. Incorrect belt tension. 1. -
Page 27: Repair Parts
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15000 Figure 1 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 817325 Knob Screw Pan. Hd. M5 x 0.8-12 508047 Pivot Idler... - Page 28 Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15000 Figure 2...
- Page 29 Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15000 Figure 2 Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Part No. Description Description 817317 Lever Adjusting Lockwasher Ext. M5 Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-16 Screw Pan Hd. M5 x 0.8-8...
- Page 30 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15000 Figure 3 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 817309 Lock Nut M17 x 1.0 817326 Key Drift 817310...
- Page 31 Repair Parts Parts List for RDIGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15000 Figure 4 Part No. Description Part No. Description 821883 Collar Rack 817288 Pin Gear Screw Hex Soc. Set M6 x 1.0-10 Screw hex Hd. M16 x 2.0-35 821861-2 Support Table w/Indicator 817290-3 Clamp Table...
- Page 32 Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent prod- uct quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigorous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the profes- sional trades.