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8” Drill Press
Model 44505
set uP anD OPerating instructiOns
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Maintenance anD ser Vicing ...12 cOntents cleaning, Maintenance, anD iMPOrtant saFetY lubricatiOn .................................... 12 inFOrMatiOn .................................3 trOubleshOOting ........................... 14 general tOOl saFetY Warnings . 3 Parts lists anD DiagraMs ......15 grOunDing instructiOns ..........5 heaD asseMbl Y Parts list ........... 15 110-120 V~ grOunDeD tOOls: heaD asseMbl Y DiagraM .............. 16 tOOls With three PrOng Plugs 5 Parts list anD DiagraM
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nOtice is used to sa Ve this Manual address practices not Keep this manual for the safety warnings related to personal injury. and precautions, assembly, operating, cautiOn, without the inspection, maintenance and cleaning safety alert symbol, is procedures. Write the product’s serial number used to address practices not in the back of the manual near the assembly related to personal injury. diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual general
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8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper attachment to do a job for which it was footing and balance at all times. not designed. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep recOMMenDeD MiniMuM Wire tools sharp and clean for best and safest gauge FOr eXtensiOn cOrDs performance. Follow instructions for (120 VOlt) lubricating and changing accessories. eXtensiOn cOrD naMePlate 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; length aMPeres when changing accessories, such as (a
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3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s grOunDing instructiOns plug. tO PreVent 6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord electric shOck immediately. anD Death FrOM incOrrect grOunDing Wire cOnnectiOn reaD anD FOllOW these instructiOns: grounding 110-120 V~ grounded t ools: t ools Pin with three Prong Plugs 1. In the event of a malfunction or 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet breakdown, grounding provides a path (for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 a) of least resistance for electric curre
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5. DO nOt OPerate With anY • Arsenic and chromium from chemically guarD DisableD, DaMageD, Or treated lumber reMOVeD. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type 6. The use of accessories or attachments of work. To reduce your exposure to not recommended by the manufacturer these chemicals: work in a well ventilated may result in a risk of injury to persons. area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks 7. When servicing use
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diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible. 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user. 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice
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note: For additional information regarding the sPeciFicatiOns parts listed in the following pages, refer Electrical Input 120 V~, 60 Hz, 1/3 HP (3.6 A) to the Assembly Diagram near the end of Motor Speed 1750 RPM (No Load) this manual. Spindle Speeds 620, 1100, 1720, 2340, and 3100 RPM Spindle Stroke 2” assembly/Mounting Base 11-1/8” x 6-3/8”; Slot: 9/16” Throat Depth 4” (of 8” swing) note: Assembly hardware is located in Chuck 1/2”, keyless Table Rotation 360°; Tilt: 45° (left and right) se
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6. Thread in two Set Screws (11), into the d. Tap the nose of the Chuck lightly with side of the Head (1) and tighten. a piece of wood to securely set the Chuck. 7. Attach Knob (A2) to the (top) pulley Guard (A5) using Pan Head Screw (A3). 8. Adjust belt (a4) tension: a. Open the pulley Guard (A5) to expose the Belt. b. Turn the Motor Adjusting Knob (10) counterclockwise to loosen Belt Screw (C6) Tension. c. Push the Motor backward, tightening the Belt on the pulleys, and hold in place. 1
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5. Turn the Hex Nuts (31) down until they t ool set up touch the Feed Wheel stop. tO PreVent seriOus injur Y t ilting the t able FrOM acciDental 1. Loosen Screw (C6) under the Table OPeratiOn: assembly with a wrench. t urn the Power switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug 2. Rotate the Table to the desired angle. the tool from its electrical outlet The scale can be used to approximate before performing any the angle. inspection, maintenance, or 3. Retighten the Screw. c
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3. Open the Chuck (B8) and insert the drill bit in the center. Hand tighten the Chuck securely. 4. Secure the workpiece (and backup material) to the Table using a vise and/or clamp. The workpiece sits on the backup material which in typically a scrap piece of wood used to stabilize the workpiece. It also helps the drill make a cleaner hole. To keep it from spinning, have it touching the left side of the Column. 5. Bring the drill bit down with the Feed Knob (12) to where the hole is
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removing the chuck and spindle shaft Maintenance anD During this procedure, refer to the Chuck ser Vicing and Spindle Assembly Drawing. Procedures not specifically 1. Pull the Feed Wheel counterclockwise explained in this manual must and hold the Chuck at a depth of three be performed only by a qualified inches. technician. 2. Align the key holes in the Spindle Shaft tO PreVent (B7) and the Quill Tube (B3) by turning seriOus injur Y the Chuck by hand. FrOM acciDental OPeratiOn: 3.
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adjusting the Feed Wheel return t ension 8. Pull the Feed Knob and check the spring spring tension, making sure the up movement is smooth and complete. cautiOn! Wear an ansi-approved full From one inch down, the Chuck should face shield during this procedure. return to its uppermost position. If more tension is required, repeat steps. 1. Move the Chuck to its uppermost position. 9. Replace the (outer) Hex Nut and tighten on top of the (inner) Hex Nut. 2. Loosen Hex Nuts (31) and move
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t roubleshooting Problem Possible causes likely solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. 3. Internal damage or wear. 3. Have technician service tool. Tool operates slowly. Extension cord too long or wire size Eliminate use of extens
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Please reaD the FOllOWing careFull Y THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACE
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head assembly Diagram Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 44505 36 37 38 39 35 40
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Parts list and Diagram a - Pulley and spindle Part Description A1 Bushing, Rubber A2 Knob A3 Screw, Pan Hd., M5x0.8-12 A4 Belt, V5, 5/16x26 A5 Guard with Labels A6 Screw-washer Hd., M6x10-16 A7 Ring, Retaining A8 Bearing, Ball, 17 mm A9 Spacer A10 Insert, Pulley A11 Pulley, Spindle A12 Nut, Pulley A13 Clamp, Cord A14 Screw, Pan Hd., M5x0.8-16 A15 Washer, Foam When ordering a part from this drawing, add an “A” prefix to the part number. SKU 44505 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-33
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Parts list and Diagram b - chuck and spindle shaft Part Description B1 Gasket, Quill B2 Bearing, Ball, 12 mm B3 Tube, Quill B4 Screw, Pan, M5x0.8-20 B5 Collar, Stop B6 Ring, Retaining B7 Shaft, Spindle B8 Chuck B10 Nut, Hex, M6x1.0 B11 Nut, Hex, M5x0.8 B12 Stop, Rod When ordering a part from this drawing, add a “B” prefix to the part number. Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 44505
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Parts list and Diagram c - base and t able Part Description C1 Support, Table with Scale C2 Support, Lock Handle C3 Tube, Support C4 Base C5 Screw, Hex Hd., M8x1.25-20 C6 Screw, Hex Hd., 1/2-12x7/8 C7 Table When ordering a part from this drawing, add a “C” prefix to the part number. SKU 44505 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19
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To take advantage of this warranty, liMiteD 90 Da Y WarrantY the product or part must be returned to us Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every with transportation charges prepaid. Proof effort to assure that its products meet of purchase date and an explanation of the high quality and durability standards, and complaint must accompany the merchandise. warrants to the original purchaser that this If our inspection verifies the defect, we product is free from defects in materials and will eit
