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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. DRILL PRESS
DP102L
Your drill press has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... General Safety Rules ..........................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETy RULES ALWAy S WEAR SAFETy GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- WARNING: resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both fire and/or serious personal injury. hands to operate the tool. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
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GENERAL SAFETy RULES STAy ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what USE ONLy CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. tool when you are tired. Do not rush. KEEP TOOL DRy, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never ON AND OFF. Have defective switches rep
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SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES KEEP BITS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp bits minimize NEVER PLACE y OUR FINGERS IN A POSITION stalling. Dirty and dull bits may cause misalignment of WHERE THEy COULD CONTACT THE DRILL or other the material and possible operator injury. cutting tool if the workpiece should unexpectedly shift. KEEP HANDS AWAy FROM WORK AREA. Keep hands NEVER PERFORM ANy OPERATION by moving the away from the bit. Restrain any loose clothing, jewelry, head or table with respect to one
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SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SyMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SyMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. W ARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,050 rpm. ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry is as important as the motor’s horsepower rat
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GLOSSARy OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Pilot Hole (drill presses) Arbor A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck ........................................................................ 1/ in. Spindle Travel .........................................................-3/8 in. Input ............................... 10 Volt, 60Hz, AC Only, 3 Amps Table Size ........................................... 9-1/4 in. x 8-3/16 in. Motor ........................................................1/4 HP Induction Table Movement ...............................45° bevel, 360° swivel No
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FEATURES KNOW yOUR DRILL PRESS FEED HANDLES See Figure 2. Feed handles raise and lower the chuck and bit during the Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself drilling operation. with all operating features and safety rules. MOTOR BEVEL SCALE Your drill press is equipped with an industrial duty induction The bevel scale indicates the degree the table is tilted. motor for long-lasting, smooth performance. CHUCK SPINDLE SPEED Your drill press features a standard three-jaw type
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LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the drill press: Head Assembly .................................................................1 Table Lock Handle .............................................................1 Column Assembly .............................................................1 AA Batteries ....................................................................... Table Assembly .................................................................1 Chuck .................
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ASSEMBLy UNPACKING ATTACHING COLUMN ASSEMBLy TO BASE See Figure 5. This product requires assembly. Place the base on a flat surface. Align screw holes in the Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the column assembly with screw holes in the base. box. Place it on a level work surface. Place a hex bolt in each hole and tighten using an adjust- NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with able wrench. your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. Inspe
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ASSEMBLy INSTALLING TABLE ASSEMBLy worm d-shafT See Figures 6 - 8. GEar hoLE Loosen the set screw in the column collar. Remove the sLoT TLE ab column collar and gear rack from the column and set T adjus mEnT aside. LE hand Locate the worm gear and feed the D-shaft through the hole in the table assembly. Install table adjustment handle over the end of the D-shaft so that the flat side of the shaft aligns with the set screw. Tighten the set screw using the hex key. ET s scrEw
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ASSEMBLy INSTALLING CHUCK, HEAD ASSEMBLy, AND FEED HANDLES See Figures 9 - 11. Place the head assembly upside down on a level, flat surface. Position chuck on spindle. Chuck should be fully opened to avoid damaging jaws. Using a piece of scrap wood to protect the chuck, firmly tap the chuck into place using a mallet or hammer. Position the head assembly onto the column with the chuck positioned over the table. fEEd NOTE: This tool is heavy. Get help when needed. LE hand Fig
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ASSEMBLy INSTALLING/CHANGING LASER BATTERIES See Figure 13. ba TTEy comr P ar TE m T n VE co r Lift head assembly cover from front to open. aa ab TTEriEs Remove cover from battery compartment and install two AA batteries according to the polarity indicated in the compartment. Reinstall the battery compartment cover. Close head assembly cover. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro- cedures other than those specified herein could result in hazardous rad
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ASSEMBLy CHECKING/ADJUSTING LASER ALIGNMENT LE as r housinG See Figure 15. Check the laser alignment to ensure the intersection of the laser lines is precisely at the spot where the drill bit meets the workpiece. If it is not, the laser lines should be adjusted using the laser adjustment knobs located on opposite sides sET scrEw of the head assembly. Mark an “X” on a piece of scrap wood. LasEr adjusTmEnT Insert a small drill bit into the chuck and align its tip to knob the intersectio
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OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf- use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power ficient to inflict serious injury. failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side WARNIN
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OPERATION SELF-EJECTING CHUCK KEy See Figure 17. The self-ejecting chuck key ensures the chuck key is removed from the chuck before the drill press is turned on. In order to loosen or tighten the chuck using the chuck key, push the key into the key hole located on the chuck. Rotate the key clockwise to tighten the chuck or counterclockwise to loosen the chuck. chuck kEy WARNING: Use only the self-ejecting chuck key provided. Always kEy hoLE remove chuck key. Failure to heed this warning co
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OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 20. Using a clamping device, secure the workpiece to the worktable. To protect the top surface of the workpiece, use a piece of scrap wood between the vise and the workpiece. Select the proper drill bit based on the hole size desired. For large holes, drill a pilot hole first, using a smaller diameter bit. Select and set the recommended spindle speed. Refer to Changing Speeds in the Adjustments section of this manual. Set table assembly to desired
