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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
20" Drill Press
(Model 70-200)
PART NO. 900615 (0012)
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SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possi- bility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES 1. DO NOT operate your drill press until it is complete- 15. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on ly assembled and installed according to the instructions. the table while the drill is operating. 16. BE SURE drill bit or cutting tool is not damaged and 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper- is properly locked in the chuck before operating. ation of drill presses, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified
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CONNECTING DRILL PRESS TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. 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 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric curr
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EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension CURRENT cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord CARRYING PRONGS which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the saw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power GROUNDING BLADE and overheating. Fig. D, shows the corr
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the drill press and all loose items from the carton. Remove the protective coating from the machined surfaces of the drill press and all loose items. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moist- ened with kerosene. DO NOT USE ACETONE, GASOLINE, OR LACQUER THINNER FOR THIS PURPOSE. ASSEMBLING THE DRILL PRESS 1. Assemble column (A) Fig. 2, to base (B) using four M-12 x 45mm long hex head screws (three of which are shown at [C]). Loosen set screw in c
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3. Assemble worm gear (J) Fig. 4, to the inside of hole (K) in table bracket (H). 4. Thread table lock lever (M) Fig. 4, into hole in table bracket, as shown. M K H J Fig. 4 5. Place raising rack (E) Fig. 5, in position inside table bracket (H) making sure gear on inside of table bracket H is engaged with teeth of raising rack. E Fig. 5 6. Slide table bracket (H) Fig. 6, with raising rack (E) onto column (A), as shown. E 7. Engage bottom of rack (E) Fig. 6, with flange (L) on column. Tighten tab
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8. Reassemble collar (D) Fig. 7, which was removed in STEP 1, to column. IMPORTANT:Bottom of collar (D) MUST NOT be pushed all the way down onto top of rais- D ing rack (E). MAKE SURE top of raising rack (E) is under bottom of collar (D) and that there is enough clearance to allow rack (E) to rotate around the column. Then tighten set screw (Q) being careful not to overtighten. E Q Fig. 7 G F H S 9. Assemble table (G) Fig. 8, to table bracket (H) using Fig. 8 bolt (F). Line up hole (S) in table
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Z R Fig. 11 Fig. 12 11. Place the drill press head on column, as shown. Line T up head with base and tighten two head locking screws (R) Fig. 11. V 12. Thread the three pinion wheel handles (Z) Fig. 12, U into the three threaded holes in the pinion shaft, as shown. 13. Make certain the tapered hole in the bottom of the spindle (T) Fig. 13, and the taper on the spindle adapter (U) are clean and push the spindle adapter (U) up into the spindle, making certain the tang (V) engages and locks with th
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FASTENING DRILL PRESS BASE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE PERMANENT MOUNTING If your drill press is to be used in one permanent loca- tion, the drill press base must be secured to the sup- porting surface with fasteners through the four mounting holes, (A) Fig. 16, in the drill press base. A Fig. 16 MOUNTING YOUR B DRILL PRESS TO A PLYWOOD BASE If you do not fasten your drill press in a permanent C manner, the drill press must be fastened to a plywood ² mounting board to prevent the drill press from t
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS START/STOP SWITCH The switch is located on the front of the drill press head. To start the machine, press the start button (A) Fig. 23, and to stop the machine, press the stop button (B). A B LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT:When the machine is not in use, the Fig. 23 switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a padlock (C) Fig. 24, (with 3/16 diameter shackle) through the two holes in the switch plate, as shown in Fig. 24. NOTE: Padlock
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DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH A D C Where a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly the same depth, a depth stop is provided in the pinion shaft housing (A) Fig. 27, and is used as follows: 1. Loosen lock lever (B) Fig. 27, and rotate housing (A) until the pointer (C) lines up with the depth indicated on the English/Metric scale (D) that you want the spindle to lower. Then tighten lock lever (B). B 2. The spindle will then lower to the exact depth as indicated on the scale (D) Fig. 27 Fig. 27 ADJ
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REMOVING CHUCK B AND SPINDLE ADAPTER A If you desire to remove the chuck and spindle adapter, lower spindle and rotate chuck until the slot in the spindle lines up with the slot in the quill, as shown in Fig. 31. Then insert tapered end of drift bar (A) into slot (B) in quill and remove chuck and spindle adapter. Fig. 31 OPERATION Your Drill Press should be used with drill bits 5/8 ² or less in diameter. The following directions will give the inexperienced operator a start on common drill press
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BORING IN WOOD Twist drills, although intended for metal drilling, may also be used for boring holes in wood. However, machine spur bits are generally preferred for working in wood; they cut a square bottom hole and are designed for removal of wood chips. Do not use hand bits which have a screw tip; at drill press speeds they turn into the wood so rapidly as to lift the work off the table and whirl it. For through boring, line up the table so that the bit will enter the center hole to avoid dama
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ACCESSORIES A complete line of Delta accessories are available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by Delta, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used w
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PORTER-CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable/Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable Delta) ARIZONA GEORGIA MINNESOTA OREGON Tempe 85282 (Phoenix) Forest Park 30297 (Atlanta) Minneapolis 55429 Portland 97230 2400 West Southern Avenue 5442 Frontage Road, Suite 112 4315 68th Avenue North 4916 NE 122 nd Ave. Ph
