GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BASE – Supports drill press. For additional stability, holes are
provided in base to bolt drill press to workbench.
BACKUP MATERIAL – A piece of scrap wood placed between
the workpiece and table. The backup board prevents wood in the
workpiece from splintering when the drill passes through the back-
side of the workpiece. It also prevents drilling into the table top.
BELT TENSION – Appropriate belt tenson is achived
with approximately 1/2 in. deflection.
BELT TENSION LOCK KNOB – Locks the motor bracket sup-
port maintaining correct belt distance and tension.
BEVEL SCALE – Shows degree of table angle for bevel op-
erations.
CHUCK – Holds drill bit or other recommended accessory to
perform desired operations.
CHUCK KEY – A self-ejecting chuck key is provided and de-
signed to pop out of the chuck when you let go of it. This
action is designed to help prevent throwing of the chuck key
from the chuck when the power is turned ON. Do not use any
other key as a substitute.
COLUMN – Connects head, table, and base on a one-piece
tube for easy alignment and movement.
DEPTH SCALE – Indicates depth of hole being drilled.
DEPTH SCALE STOP NUTS – Can be adjusted to stop the
quill for certain depth drilling operations.
DRILL BIT – The cutting tool used in the drill press to make
holes in a workpiece.
DRILLING SPEED – Changed by placing the belt in any of
the steps (grooves) in the pulleys. See Spindle Speed inside
belt guard.
FEED HANDLE – Moves the chuck up or down. One or two
of the handles may be removed if the workpiece is an unusual
shape and it interferes with the handles.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety, never connect plug
W A R N I N G
to power source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete and you have read and understood the
safety and operating instructions.
The drill press is a heavy power tool and
W A R N I N G
should be lifted with the help of two
PEOPLE OR MORE to safely assemble it.
ASSEMBLING COLUMN TO BASE (FIG. A)
1. Position the base (2) on a flat worksurface.
2. Place the column (1) on the base, aligning the mounting
holes to the base.
3. Locate the three hex bolts (3) from the loose parts bag.
4. Place a bolt in each hole through the column support
and thread into the base. Tighten with a 12mm wrench.
FENCE – Attaches to the table to align the workpiece or for
fast repetitive drilling. Remove fence when it interferes with
other drill press accessories.
HEAD LOCKING SCREWS – Locks the head to the column.
ALWAYS lock head in place while operating the drill press.
ON/OFF SWITCH – Incorporates a safety switch key which
can be removed to prevent access from unauthorized users.
Insert the key into the switch to turn the drill press on.
PULLEY COVER ASSEMBLY – Covers the pulleys and belt
during operation of the drill press.
RACK – Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy el-
evation of the table by the table crank handle.
RACK RING – Holds the rack to the column. Rack remains
movable in the collar to permit table support movements.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (R.P.M) – The number of turns
completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SPINDLE SPEED – The R.P.M. of the spindle.
SPRING CAP – Adjusts the quill return spring tension.
TABLE – Provides a working surface to support the work-
piece.
TABLE BEVEL LOCK BOLT – Locks the table in any position
from 0° - 45°.
TABLE CRANK HANDLE – Elevates and lowers table. Sup-
port lock handle must be released before operating crank.
TABLE SUPPORT LOCK HANDLE – Tightening locks the
table support to the column. Always have it locked in place
while operating the drill press.
TABLE BRACKET – Rides on the column to support the table.
WORKPIECE – Material being drilled.
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Fig. A
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