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workpiece) so that it contacts the left side of the
column.
• Whenever possible, position the workpiece to
contact the left side of the column. If it is too short
or the table is tilted, clamp solidly to the table,
using the table slots.
• When using a drill press vice (not included), always
fasten it to the table.
• Never do any work freehand (hand-holding the
workpiece rather than supporting it on the table),
except when polishing or sanding.
• Securely lock the head and support to the column,
the table arm to the support, and the table to the
table arm, before operating the drill press.
• Never move the head or the table while the tool
is running.
• Before starting an operation, jog the motor switch
to make sure the drill or other cutting tool does not
wobble or cause vibration.
• If a workpiece overhangs the table so it will fall
or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
• Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately
hold, guide, and position workpiece.
• Use the spindle speed recommended for the
specific operation and workpiece material. Check
the panel on the inside pulley cover or see Figure
29 for drilling speed information. For accessories,
refer to the instructions provided with each
accessory.
4. Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or
pull the entire drill press down on you.
5. Turn the power “OFF” at the outlet when leaving the
drill press.
6. To avoid injury from thrown work or tool contact, do not
perform layout, assembly, or setup work on the table
while the cutting tool is rotating.
POSITIONING THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE
See Figures 30-31.
1. Lock the table to the column at a position so the tip of
the drill bit is just above the top of the workpiece.
2. Always place a back-up material (scrap wood) on
the table beneath the workpiece. This will prevent
splintering or heavy burring on the underside of
the workpiece. To keep the back-up material from
spinning, it must be positioned against the left side of
the column.
3. For a small piece that cannot be clamped to the
table, use a drill press vice (optional accessory, not
included).
WARNING
To prevent the workpiece or backup material from being
thrown while drilling, you MUST position the workpiece
against the left side of the column. If the workpiece or
the backup material is not long enough to reach the
column, clamp them to the table to brace the workpiece.
Failure to secure the workpiece could result in personal
injury.
WARNING
A drill press vice must be clamped or bolted to the table
to avoid injury from a spinning workpiece, or damaged
vice or bit parts.
HOLDING A DRILLING LOCATION
1. Using a centre punch or sharp nail, make an
indentation in the workpiece where you will be drilling.
2. Turn on the laser guide and align the laser lines (x)
with the indentation before turning the drill ON.
TILTING THE TABLE
See Figure 32.
NOTE: The table support has a predrilled hole with a
locking pin inserted for locking the table into a predrilled
0° bevel angle.
1. Tighten the nut on the locking pin using a 10 mm or
adjustable wrench clockwise to release the pin from
the table support. This pin will be needed when placing
the table back to its 0 degree setting from the table
support.
2. Loosen the large hex head table bevel locking bolt
using a 17 mm or adjustable wrench.
WARNING
To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table and table
arm assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt.
3. Tilt the table, aligning the desired angle measurement
to the zero line opposite the scale.
4. Tighten the table bevel locking bolt.
5. To return the table to its original position, loosen the
table bevel locking bolt. Return the table to the 0°
position.
6. Return nut on locking pin to the outside end of threads.
Gently tap locking pin until it is seated in the mating
hole of the table bracket. Hand tighten nut.
WARNING
To avoid injury from spinning work or tool breakage,
always clamp workpiece and backup material securely
to the table before operating the drill press.
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