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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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12" Bench Drill Press
(w/Laser Guides)
(Model DP300L)
21450
RTD10000255AA
PART NO. A14210-10-27-05 Rev. B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOOL WARNING LABEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GENERAL SAFETY RU
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially haz ard ou
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UN DERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OP ERAT ING IN STRUCTIONS BE FORE USING THIS EQUIP MENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION the Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely 14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the bit. assembled and installed according to the instructions. A Serious injury to the hand can occur. machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury. 15. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or TABLE. Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE LASER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. EYE INJURY -LASER LIGHT * Do not stare into beam aperture, or into a reflection from a mirror-like surface * Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam EYE INJURY - LASER LIGHT * Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. * Store idle laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons * Turn the laser off when it is no
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POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same
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EXTENSION CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Total MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD Length of CONDITION AND IS A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD Ampere Cord in Gauge of Extension WHICH HAS A 3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE PLUG Rating Volts Feet Cord AND MATCHING RECEPTACLE WHICH WILL 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG ACCEPT THE MACHINE’S PLUG. WHEN USING AN 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG EXTENSION CORD, BE SURE TO USE ONE HEAVY
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CARTON CONTENTS 1 2 3 13 4 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Drill Press Head and Motor 10. Chuck Key 2. Table 11. Table Raising and Lowering Handle 3. Column, Base Flange and Rack 12. Table Clamp 4. Base 13. Chuck 5. M8x1.25x25mm Hex Head Cap Screws (4) 14. Clamp 6. Worm Gear for Table Raising and Lowering 15. Mounting bracket 7. Hex Wrenches (2) 16. Tray 8. Pinion Shaft Handles (3) 17. Mounting arm 9. M8x1.25x125mm Carriage Head Screws (2), M8 18. Laser Flat Washers (2), M8.1 Lock Washers (2), M8x1.25 19
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ASSEMBLY For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual. ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Hex Wrenches - (supplied) 1/2 open end wrench - (not supplied) ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE Assembly for this machine takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. H G E D A F B C Fig. 3 Fig. 4 J F I G G Fig. 5 Fig. 6 K F J L F Fig. 7 Fig. 8 1. Attach the column (A) Fig. 3 to the base (B) using the four M8x1.2
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6. Insert the clamp (B) Fig. 10 through the mounting bracket, under the raising rack, and around the column. Tighten the hose clamp securely. 7. Assemble the mounting arm (C) into the bracket hole (D) Fig. 10 and attach tray (T) to the mounting arm. 8. Be sure the bracket, mounting arm and raising rack are positioned in relation to the drill press table as shown in Fig. 9. 9. Install the ring (E) Fig. 11 (removed in STEP 1) on the column. IMPORTANT: Place the raising rack under the bottom
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EYE INJURY - LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM OR APERTURE OR INTO A REFLECTION FROM A MIRROR-LIKE SURFACE. 12. Screw front laser housing (A) Fig. 14 to the rear B laser housing (B) loosely using the two socket head cap screws (C) Fig. 14A inset included in laser packaging. A 13. Place this laser housing assembly onto the drill press column (D) Fig. 14A and rest it on the collar (E) Fig. 14A. Fig. 14 14. Tighten the screws (C) Fig. 14A inset, making sure the laser housing i
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18. Seat the drill press head (N) Fig. 15 on the column (U). Align the head (A) Fig. 15A, with the table (B) and base (C). Tighten the two head locking screws (O) Fig. 15 with the supplied wrench. 19. Thread the three pinion shaft handles (P) Fig. 16 in O the three tapped holes located in the pinion shaft (S). N NOTE: Make certain that the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 17 U and the tapered hole in the chuck (R) are clean and free of grease, lacquer, or rust preventive coatings. NOTE: Household
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OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING THE DRILL PRESS 1. The on/off switch (A) Fig. 20 is located on the front of the drill press head. To turn the machine "ON", move the switch up to the "ON" position. 2. To turn the machine "OFF", move the switch (A) down to the "OFF" position. Make sure that the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the switch to the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can
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TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 1. Raise or lower the table on the column by loosening the table clamp (A) Fig. 23, and turning the table raising and lowering handle (B) Fig. 24. After the table is at the desired height, tighten the clamp (A) Fig. 23. NOTE: Always raise (rather than lower) the table to the A final position to allow the gears to mesh and prevent Fig. 23 slippage. B 2. The table can be rotated 360 degrees on the column by loosening the clamp (A) Fig. 23, rotating the table to the desire
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A SPINDLE MOTOR E 3100 2340 1720 1100 C 620 D B Fig. 28 Fig. 29 SPINDLE SPEEDS Five spindle speeds (620, 1100, 1720, 2340, and 3100 RPM) are available with your drill press. See the chart in Fig. 28 to select the correct belt placement for your project. CHANGING SPEEDS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION NOTE: A belt-positioning speed chart (E) Fig. 29 is located on the inside top cover of the drill press. Disconnect machine from power source. 1. Open the top cover (A) Fig. 29. 2. Loosen the tension loc
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ADJUSTING SPINDLE RETURN SPRING The spindle will automatically return slowly to its upper position when the handle is released. The spindle return spring was properly adjusted at the factory. However, to adjust, if necessary: Disconnect machine from power source. 1. Loosen the nuts (B) and (E) Fig. 31. Make sure that the spring housing (A) remains engaged with head casting (C). 2. While firmly holding the spring housing (A) Fig. 32, pull out the housing and rotate it (counter-clockwise to incr
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1. Place a piece of wood (K) Fig. L4 on the table and clamp in place. 2. Rotate quill (M) down and make an indention in the wood with the alignment pin (L) Fig. L4. 3. Turn on laser and adjust both beams to cross that point by rotating the laser holder (J) Fig. L5. 4. Check if the lasers line up at different heights by either raising or lowering the table, making a new indention and turning on the lasers to verify they M cross at the indention. If the laser does not align at different h
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS C B A D Fig. 34 NOTE: Use drill bits with a shank of 1/2" or less in diameter. Disconnect machine from power source. 1. Insert the smooth end of drill bit (A) Fig. 34 in the chuck (B) as far as it will go, and then back the bit out 1/16" (or up to the flutes for small bits). 2. Center the drill bit (A) Fig. 34 in the chuck (B) before tightening the chuck with the key (C). 3. Turn the chuck key (C) Fig. 34 clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen the
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MAINTENANCE KEEP MACHINE CLEAN LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed Apply household floor paste wax to the machine table and air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp extension table or other work surface weekly. Or use a cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They commercially available protective product designed for this could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. purpose. Follow the manufacture
