KOBE DPB350 - User Manual

OPER ATOR’S MANUAL
BENCH MOUNTED PILLAR DRILL
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We hereby certify that the Kobe Model DPB350 Bench Mounted Pillar Drill
complies with all the relevant provisions of the following directives:
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE EN 792, 2006/42/EC
RoHS DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC
STANDARDS APPLIED - EN 80825 - LASERS
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KENNEDY TOOLS
Wigston Works, Leicester, England.
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Date: 1st Jan. 2009 Name: Martin Cooke Position: Director, The Kennedy Group Ltd.
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WARNING: THE SAFETY INFORMATION
GIVEN INSIDE MUST BE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD BY ANY PERSON
USING, INSTALLING, REPAIRING
OR MAINTAINING THIS MACHINE.
 Suitable for workshop and light industrial use.
 Smooth running 350W motor provides enough
power to drill holes up to 13mm.
 5 speeds for versatility and performance
when drilling different materials.
 Laser beam target guide for quick positioning
of repeat work.
 Tilting rise and fall work table.
 Operates from a standard 13amp plug.
Kobe Tools continually strives to improve its products, specifications may change without prior notice.
MODEL DPB350
ORDER CODE
KBE-271-2030K
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Summary

Product Information and Safety Alerts

Safety Information Warning

Alerts users to read and understand safety information before operating the machine.

General Safety Instructions

Safety Philosophy and Precautions

Operating and Workplace Hazards

Covers hazards related to power supply, grounding, children, water, and flammable liquids.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Operation and Safety Precautions

Personal Protection During Operation

Stresses wearing eye protection and securing loose items.

Specific Operating Hazards and Warnings

Details hazards like mounting, cable condition, lubrication, workpiece security, and swarf.

Technical Specifications Overview

Electrical Information and Safety

Drill Operation Procedures

Drilling Lubrication and Speed Guidance

Warns against water-based lubricants and advises on speed selection based on material.

Pillar Drill Maintenance Guidelines

Assembly Instructions

Setting Up and Adjustment: Chuck, Speed, Belt Tension

Using the 3 Jaw Chuck

Instructions for inserting and tightening drill bits into the chuck.

Changing the Spindle Speed

Guides on adjusting pulley guards, belts, and motor position for desired speeds.

Adjusting Drive Belt Tension

Explains how to tension the drive belt by adjusting the motor mount.

Assembly of Key Components

Setting Up and Adjustment: Table, Depth Stop, Laser Guide

Laser Guide Operation and Safety

Explains the laser guide function for accurate placement and includes a safety warning.

Quill Spring Adjustment Procedure

Using a Machine Vice Safely

Setting Up and Adjustment: Quill Spring and Vice

Detailed Quill Spring Adjustment

Provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting the quill spring tension.

Best Practices for Machine Vice Usage

KOBE DPB350 Specifications

General

Type	Corded Drill
Power	350W
No-load Speed	0-2800 RPM
Chuck Size	10mm
Max Drilling Capacity (Steel)	10mm
Max Drilling Capacity (Wood)	25mm
Voltage	230V
Frequency	50Hz