WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, turn power switch OFF and remove plug from the power source outlet
before doing maintenance on or lubricating your drill press.
CAUTION!
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain
ammonia. Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning agents minimizes the probability of
damage.
To avoid shock or fire hazard, if the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
WARNING!
All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should be attempted only by trained technicians. Use only
identical replacement parts; any other may create a hazard.
DRILLING WOOD
• Brad point bits are preferred. Metal piercing twist bits may be used on wood.
• Do not use auger bits. They turn so rapidly that they lift the workpiece off the table and whirl it around.
• Always protect the drill bit by positioning the table so the drill bit will enter the centre hole when drilling
through the workpiece.
• To prevent splintering, feed slowly when the bit is about to cut through to the backside of the workpiece.
• To reduce splintering and protect the point of the bit, use scrap wood as a backing or a base block under
the workpiece.
FEEDING THE BIT
• Pull down on the feed handles with only enough force to allow the drill bit to cut.
• Feeding too rapidly might stall the motor, cause the belt to slip, damage the workpiece, or break the drill
bit.
• Feeding too slowly will cause the drill bit to heat up and burn the workpiece.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Frequently blow out or vacuum sawdust or metal chips that accumulate in and on the motor, pulley housing,
table and work surface.
A coat of furniture-type paste wax applied to the table, column, and machined parts of the base will help to
keep these surfaces clean.
The ball bearings in the spindle and the V-belt pulley assembly are greased and permanently sealed. Pull the
spindle down and oil the spindle sleeve moderately every three months.
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