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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
18-inch Variable Speed Drill Press
Model 2800
for serial # 7040001 and up
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-1792800
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision C1 04/2010
www.powermatic.com
Copyright © 2010 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
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- Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 18-inch Variable Speed Drill Press Model 2800 for serial # 7040001 and up WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1792800 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision C1 04/2010 www.powermatic.com...
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Page 2: Warranty And Service
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product. WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the ti m e period specified in the product literature of each product. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Positioning the Workpiece ......................17 General Inspection ........................17 Setting Rotation Speed ........................17 Optional Accessories ........................19 Replacement Parts ........................... 19 Model 2800 Drill Press ........................20 Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press ....................21 Electrical Connections........................25 Electrical Connections........................26... -
Page 4: Warning
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. - Page 5 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the drill bit or other moving parts.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model 2800 Drill Press. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. -
Page 7: Unpacking
The smaller accessories are shown in Figure 1: Unpacking Downfeed Handles (A) Chuck (B) Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to Drift Key (C) your distributor and shipping agent. Do not Arbor (D) discard any shipping material until the Drill Press Shift Knob (E) is assembled and running properly. -
Page 8: Assembly
Assembly Tools required for assembly: Rubber mallet 17mm open-end ,or socket, wrench Set of hex (Allen) wrenches Exposed metal surfaces on the drill press have been factory-coated with a protectant. Remove this with a soft rag moistened with a light solvent. -
Page 9: Head Assembly
NOTE: The table can be removed if desired to make handling the bracket easier, through this is not necessary for installation. To remove the table, loosen and remove the bolt holding table to bracket. 3. Position the rack into the slot in the table bracket, meshing the rack teeth with the worm gear. -
Page 10: Installing The Fence
Installing the Fence Referring to Figure 9: Slide the fence assembly into the T-slots on the table. The fence assembly is secured by tightening the knobs (A. The fence can be expanded by loosening the smaller knobs (B) and sliding the fence halves outward. Tighten all four knobs on the fence assembly before operating the drill press. -
Page 11: Grounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. -
Page 12: Extension Cords
UL/CSA listed plug suitable for 230V operation, similar to the plug illustrated in Figure 14. Contact your local Authorized Powermatic Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. 4. The drill press must comply with all local... -
Page 13: Adjustments
Adjustments Table Movement To raise or lower the table: Loosen the column locking handle (shown in Figure 5). Turn large handle to raise or lower the table along the column rack. Re-tighten the column locking handle before attempting to drill. To swing table around the column: When drilling into a long workpiece, swing the Figure 16... -
Page 14: Depth Stop
Depth Stop The depth stop is useful for repetitive drilling of holes of the same depth. Referring to Figure 19: 1. Measure the distance from the tip of the drill bit to the workpiece. Add to this the desired depth of the hole in the workpiece. 2. -
Page 15: Laser Adjustment
Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will be no indication. Always check before use. Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine. Always check for power first. - Page 16 4. Connect power to the drill press, and turn on the laser using the button at the front of the drill press head. Vertical Alignment 5. Manually rotate the laser assembly (A ) and move the board from side to side as required until the laser light (M) lines up with the board marking (N) to look like (O).
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Page 17: Operation
Avoid any wax that General Inspection contains silicone or other synthetic ingredients. Before each operation of your Model 2800 drill These materials can find their way into lumber press, make a habit of checking that all locking and can make staining and finishing difficult. - Page 18 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Not connected to power. Check all plug connections. Drill press will not Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. start. Cord damaged. Replace cord. Replace with adequate size and Extension cord too light or too long. Drill press does not length cord.
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Page 19: Optional Accessories
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to... -
Page 20: Model 2800 Drill Press
Model 2800 Drill Press... -
Page 21: Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press
Parts List: Model 2800 Drill Press Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ....PM2800-001....Strain Relief ..................2 2 ....TS-1482051 ....Hex Cap Screw ..........M6x25......4 3 ....PM2800-003....Retaining Plate ................... 1 4 ....TS-1490031 ....Hex Cap Screw ..........M8x20......4 5 .... - Page 22 53 .... PM2800-053....Quill Set Screw ..........M10x1.5-2A....1 54 .... TS-1540071 ....Hex Nut............M10 ......1 55 .... PM2800-055....Rack Ring Assembly ................1 56 .... TS-1523021 ....Socket Head Set Screw ........M6x8 ......1 57 .... PM2800-057....Rack Ring ..................1 58 .... PM2800-058....Lead Wire Assembly .........26AWG*2C-550MM ..2 59 ....
- Page 23 107 ..PM2800-107....LED Lamp Assembly ................2 108 ..PM2800-108....LED Lamp Cover ................2 109 ..PM2800-109....Feed Shaft Assembly ................1 110 ..PM2800-110....Feed Shaft ..................1 111 ..PM2800-111....Ring ....................1 112 ..PM2800-112....Hub ....................1 113 ..PM2800-113....Spring Pin ..................1 114 ..
- Page 24 174 ..6714154 ....Hex Cap Screw ..........1/4”-20x3/8”....2 175 ..TS-2286402 ....Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw......M6x40......3 176 ..PM2800-176....POWERMATIC Name Plate ..............1 177 ..TS-152704 ....Hex Wrench .............3 mm ......1 178 ..TS-152706 ....Hex Wrench .............5 mm ......1 179 ..
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Page 25: Electrical Connections
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Electrical Connections... - Page 28 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.waltermeier.com...
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