8
Operating the Tool
BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION
To avoid injury from an accidental start,
ALWAYS make sure the switch is in the
“OFF” position, the switch key is removed,
and the plug is not connected to the power
source outlet before making belt
adjustments.
WARNING: To avoid possible injury, keep
guard closed and in place while tool is in
operation.
ON / OFF SWITCH PANEL (FIG. 20)
The “ON / OFF” switch has a removable,
safety key. With the key removed from the
switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by
children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the drill press “ON,” insert the
key (2) into the slot of the switch (1), and
move the switch upward to the “ON”
position.
2. To turn the drill press “OFF,” move the
switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position,
grasp the sides of the safety switch key,
and pull it out.
4. With the switch key removed, the switch
will not operate to power the drill press
on.
5. If the switch key is removed while the
drill press is running, it can be turned
“OFF” but cannot be restarted without
inserting the switch key.
6. To turn the laser “ON,” press the rocker
switch (3) to the on position.
7. Never leave the drill press unattended.
Turn the laser switch and power switch
OFF” and wait until it comes to a
complete stop, and remove the safety
key to prevent unauthorized starts.
INSTALLING A DRILL BIT IN THE CHUCK
(FIG. 21)
1. With the switch “OFF” and the safety
key removed, open the chuck jaws (1)
using the chuck key (2). Turn the chuck
key counterclockwise to open the chuck
jaws (1).
2. Insert the drill bit (3) into the chuck far
enough to obtain maximum gripping by
the jaws, but not far enough to touch
the spiral grooves (utes) of the drill bit
when the jaws are tightened.
WARNING! ALWAYS lock the switch “OFF”
when the drill press is not in use. Remove
the key and keep it in a safe place. In
the event of a power failure, blown fuse,
or tripped circuit breaker, turn the switch
“OFF” and remove the key, preventing an
accidental startup when power comes on.
DRILLING SPEED TABLE (RPM)-FOR 15 IN. (381MM) DRILL PRESS
Drill Dim.
Inches
(mm)
Material
Wood Aluminum Plastic Mild Steel Stainless
1/32
(0.7 mm)
3100
3100 3100
3100
3100
1/16
(2.5 mm)
1620-2620
1/8
(3.18 mm)
1620-2620 990-1550
3/16
(4.8 mm)
990-1550 600-650
1/4
(6.4 mm)
1620-2620 1620-2620
5/16
(7.9 mm)
600-650 340-510
3/8
(9.5 mm)
990-1550 990-1550
7/16
(11.1 mm)
1620-2620 340-510
250
1/2
(12.7 mm)
600-650 600-650
9/16
(14.3 mm)
5/8
(15.9 mm)
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