SIP B13-5 - Operation

OPERATION
1. Before changing the V belt position ensure that the machines ON/OFF switch is off by pushing the red button
and switch off at the mains isolator or remove the plug from the mains socket.
2. Select speed required for drill bit size and material to be drilled by referring to the drill speed selection chart on
the side of the drill head.
3. Set speed of drill to the selected speed by moving the “V” belt to the appropriate pulleys. To do this:
WARNING machine must be switched off and isolated from the mains supply before the cover is opened.
a. Remove the pulley cover securing screw and open the pulley cover.
b. Loosen the belt tension locking screw.
c. Move belt to pulleys indicated on the diagram for chosen speed.
d. Push the end of the slide bar to give correct tension (1/2”/13mm movement half way between pulleys) then
tighten the belt tension locking screw. Close pulley cover and secure with screw.
4. Put required drill bit into the chuck and tighten with chuck key. When using small drills ensure that the jaws of the
chuck do not touch the drill flutes, ensure that the drill is properly centered in the chuck before tightening the
chuck.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE CHUCK KEY FROM THE CHUCK AFTER USE.
5. Adjust table by loosening the clamp screw and moving it up or down as required. The table can also be tilted to
the left or right if required by loosening the hexagon bolt on the underside of the table and turning the table. A
scale is provided for setting the angle.
6. Clamp work to the table.
7. Check that the table is tight and that the chuck and drill bit are clear of any obstruction.
8. Feed depth. This can be set if required by adjusting the two nuts on the depth stop, or the position of the depth
stop ring behind the feed handles to give the required depth. The two nuts should be locked together to prevent
movement due to vibration, Adjust chuck safety guard accordingly.
9. Observe safety rules regarding safety glasses and clothing.
10.Small parts which can not be clamped should be held in a drilling vice (not provided) clamped to the table.
11.Switch on mains power and press the green button to start drilling machine.
12.Apply a steady pressure to the feeding handles so that the drill cuts its way through the work piece, do not force
the drill to cut too fast.
13.Switch off after drilling hole or before attempting to remove or reposition work piece.
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