Unpacking
Refer to Figures 1 and 8.
Check for shipping damage. If damage
has occurred, a claim must be filed with
carrier immediately. Check for com-
pleteness. Immediately report missing
parts to dealer.
Carefully open crate and remove loose
parts box. Unbolt mill drill from ship-
ping pallet and remove from crate using
heavy duty lifting equipment such as an
overhead crane.
Eyebolts (Fig. 8, Ref. No. 46) are provided
to hoist machine. Insert the four eyebolts
into base (Fig. 8, Ref. No. 13) and secure
in position.
Be careful not to
touch overhead
power lines, piping, lighting, etc. if lift-
ing equipment is used. Mill Drill weighs
approximately 600 lbs. Proper tools,
equipment and qualified personnel
should be employed in all phases of
unpacking and installation.
Mill drill is shipped assembled except
for certain parts shipped loose in a
wooden box. Locate and account for
the following parts:
A Drill chuck arbor (on machine)
B 1/2” Drill chuck with key
C Face mill arbor
D 3” Face milling cutter
E Three Table handwheels
F Three Handwheel caps
G Four crank handles
H R8/MT3 Adapter
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Three Quill handles and knobs
J
Four Eyebolts
K Wrench
L Drawbar (on machine)
6 pc. R8 collet set (not shown)
IMPORTANT:
Table is coated with a
protectant. To ensure proper fit and
operation, remove coating. Coating is
easily removed with mild solvents, such
as mineral spirits, and a soft cloth.
Avoid getting cleaning solution on
paint or any of the rubber or plastic
parts. Solvents may deteriorate theses
finishes. Use soap and water on paint,
plastic or rubber components. After
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31664.00-1109
Mill Drill
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
80161A
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Description
Palmgren 12-Speed Mill Drill Model 80161A is a ruggedly constructed machine pro-
viding accurate milling, drilling and boring capabilities. The fully enclosed R-8 spindle
has heavy-duty tapered thrust bearings at top and bottom of quill, adjustable depth
stop with scale, fine feed adjustment handwheel with .001” graduations and quill
lock down handle for securely clamping spindle at desired depth. One piece cast iron
head rotates 360° and travels vertically by rack and pinion.
Hinged pulley cover allows fast and easy speed changes. Large 32
3
⁄
8
x 9
1
⁄
2
” table has
dovetail ways with adjustable gibs and bronze lead screw nuts for accurate and rigid
table positioning. Table has four 5/8” T-slots, zero-setting handwheel dials with
.001” graduations, adjustable stops for longitudinal feed and cross feed way cover.
A 1½ HP, 1725 RPM, 115/230 volt, 60 Hz single-phase motor and 115v work lamp
are included. Prewired for 230v.
cleaning, cover all exposed surfaces with
a light coating of oil.
Never use highly
volatile solvents.
Non-flammable solvents are recom-
mended to avoid possible fire hazard.
Specifications
MODEL 80161A
Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1
/
2
HP
12 Speeds. . . . . . 150, 225, 255, 350, 400
500, 850, 1200, 1500,1600
2300, 3000 RPM
Table size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3
/
8
x 9
1
/
2
”
T-slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8” slots, four
Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16”
Spindle taper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-8 with
7/16”-20 drawbar
Drilling capacity. . . . . . . . 1
1
/
4
” mild steel
1
1
/
2
” cast iron
End mill capacity . . . . . . . 3/4” mild steel
Face mill capacity . . . . . . . . 3” mild steel
Spindle stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5”
Max. distance spindle to table . . . . . 17”
Head swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Quill diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3”
Quill collar diameter. . . . . . 3
3
/
4
” (96mm)
Column diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1
/
2
”
Left-right table travel
(longitudinal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23”
Front-back table travel (cross) . . . . . . 7”
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1
/
2
HP, 1725 RPM,
115/230 volt, 23/11.5 amp,
60 Hz, single-phase
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 lbs
Shipping weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 lbs
For your own safety,
read all of the
instructions and precautions before
operating tool.
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Figure 1 – Unpacking