OPERATION
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DRILLING METAL
• Use metal-piercing twist drill bits.
• It is always necessary to lubricate the tip of the drill with oil to prevent overheating of the drill bit.
• All metal workpieces should be clamped down securely. Any tilting, twisting, or shifting causes a rough
drill hole, and increases the potential of drill bit breakage.
• Never hold a metal workpiece with your bare hands. The cutting edge of the drill bit may seize the
workpiece and throw it, causing serious injury. The drill bit will break if the metal piece suddenly hits the
column.
• If the metal is flat, clamp a piece of wood under it to prevent turning. If it cannot be laid flat on the table,
then it should be blocked and clamped.
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.
• Always protect the drill bit by positioning the table so that the drill bit will enter the center hole when
drilling through the workpiece.
• To prevent splintering, feed the 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 as a backing or a base block under
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.
Fig. 23
MECHANICAL VARIABLE SPEED (FIG. 23)
This is a mechanical variable speed drill press. To increase or decrease
the speed when operating, raise or lower the speed handle
(Fig. 23 - 1). Use the following table to determine the recommended
speed for the drill size you are using and the type of material you are to
drill. While drilling, check the speed on the digital speed readout
(Fig. 23 - 2) located at the front of the drill press.
1
2
WARNING: Do not change speeds using the variable speed
handle without turning on the machine.
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