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OPERATION
DRILLING SPEEDS
There are a few important factors to keep in mind when determining the best drilling speed:
• Material type
• Hole size
• Drill bit or cutter type
• Quality desired
Smaller drill bits require greater speed than larger drill bits. Softer materials require greater speed than harder ma-
terials.
DRILLING WOOD
• Brad point bits are preferred. Metal-piercing twist bits may be used on wood.
• Do not use auger bits. Auger bits turn so rapidly that they can lift the workpiece off of the table and whirl it around.
• To prevent splintering, feed drill bit slowly right as 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 or a base block under the workpiece.
• Always protect the drill bit by positioning the table so that the drill bit will enter the center hole when drilling
through the workpiece.
FEEDING THE DRILL 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.
MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Before each use, inspect the tool. If any of these following conditions exist, do not use until parts are replaced.
Check for:
• Loose hardware or improper mounting
• Misalignment
• Damaged cord / electrical wiring
• Cracked or broken parts
• Any other condition that may affect its safe operation
WARNING! To avoid accidents, turn OFF and unplug the tool from the electrical outlet before cleaning,
adjusting, or performing any maintenance or lubrication work.
WARNING! Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may be hazardous. Servicing of the
tool must be performed by a qualified technician. When servicing, use only identical WEN replacement parts.
Use of other parts may be hazardous or induce product failure.
CAUTION! Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Do not use
any cleaning products that could damage plastic parts. Some of these include but are not limited to: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, and household detergents that contain ammonia.
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