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POWER TOOL SAFETY 

 

BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS 

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and 
knowing how to use your drill press. 

 

CAUTION! 

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug 
the drill press in until you have read and understood the 
following. 

 

1. READ 

and become familiar with the entire instruction 

manual.

 LEARN

 the tool’s application, limitations and 

possible hazards. 

 

2.  KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE 

and in working order. 

 

3.  DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

 

Don’t use power tools in damp and wet locations, or expose 
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. 

 

4. DO NOT 

use power tools in the presence of flammable 

liquids or gases. 

 

5.  KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. 

Cluttered areas and 

benches invited accidents. 

 

6.  KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. 

All visitors should be kept 

safe distance from work area. 

 

7.  DON’T FORCE THE TOOL.

 It will do the job better and 

safer at the rate for which it was designed. 

 

8.  USE THE RIGHT TOOL.

 Do not force a tool or an 

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.  

 

9.  WEAR PROPER APPAREL. 

Do not wear loose clothing, 

gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may 
get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is 
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long 
hair. 

 

10. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK 

where a 

drilling operation produces dust. 

 

11. DISCONNECT TOOLS 

before servicing; when changing 

accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. 

 

12. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL 

STARTING.

 Make sure the switch is in the off position 

before plugging in. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. 

Consult the 

owner’s manual for recommend accessories. The use of 

improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. 

 

14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. 

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting 

wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it ON. 

 

15. NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND. 

TURN THE POWER “OFF”. 

Don’t leave the tool until it 

comes to a complete stop. 

 

16. NEVER STAND ON  THE TOOL.

 Serious injury could 

occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is 

unintentionally contacted. 

 

17. DON'T OVERREACH.

 Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

 

18. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

 Keep tools sharp and 

clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions 

for lubricating and changing accessories. 

  

19. CHECK  FOR DAMAGED PARTS. 

Before further use of 

the tool, a guard or other part  that is damaged should be 

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly 

and perform its intended function – check for alignment of 

moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, 

mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its 

operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be 

properly repaired or replaced. 

 

20. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF 

with padlocks, 

master switches, or by removing starter keys. 

 

21. DO NOT 

operate the tool if you are under the influence of 

any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your 

ability to use the tool properly. 

 

22. 

DUST

 generated from certain material can be hazardous to 

your health. Always operate the drill press in a well-

ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a 

dust collection system whenever possible.

 

 

23. 

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

 Any drill press  

can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause 

permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not 

glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact –resistance lenses. 

They ARE NOT safety glasses. 

NOTE

: Glasses or goggles 

not in compliance with  ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt 

you when they break.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for DP12LW

Page 1: ...lly inspected versatile machine capable of giving you many years of dependable service Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a minimum of first assembly and setup required by you When unpacking be sure to check all packages and packing material for loose parts before discarding NOTICE On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date code of your unit Please...

Page 2: ...tachments 6 Operation 16 Tools Required For Assembly 6 Maintenance 20 Carton Contents 7 Troubleshooting Guide 21 2 Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead based paints Crystalline silica from bri...

Page 3: ...4 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it ON 15 NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop 16 NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 17 DON T OVE...

Page 4: ...e such that it will fall or tip if not held clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary support 14 SECURE THE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 15 WHEN using a drill press vise always fasten to the table 16 MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are firmly tightened before drilling 17 SECURELY LOCK THE HEAD and ...

Page 5: ... wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than 12 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time lag fuse Before connecting the motor to the power lin...

Page 6: ...he drill press in until the missing or damaged part is replaced and assembly is complete Carefully unpack the drill press and all its parts and compare against the list To protect the drill press from moisture a protective coating has been applied to the machined surfaces Remove this coating with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or WD 40 CAUTION To avoid fire or toxic reaction never use gasoli...

Page 7: ...CARTON CONTENTS 7 L M N O ...

Page 8: ...k handle Head lock screw Column support Cover Head locking screw Motor Belt tension knob Depth scale Feed stop rod Depth stop Spindle Table support Spring cap ON OFF switch w key Bevel scale Column collar Feed spring Belt tension knob Cord clamp Depth Scale stop nuts Depth scale point Spindle pulley Motor pulley ...

Page 9: ...Indicates depth of hole being drilled DRILL SCALE POINTER Indicates the drilling depth by pointing to the depth scale DEPTH SCALE STOP NUTS Locks the depth scale to selected depth DRILL BIT The cutting tool used in the drill press to make holes in a workpiece DRILL ON OFF SWITCH Has a locking feature This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and o...

Page 10: ... table support lock handle 4 into the hole at the rear of the table support Tighten NOTE Table removed from support in illustration for clarity Fig 2 4 Place the rack 5 Fig 3 in position inside the table support 3 making sure the worm gear 1 on the inside of the table support is engaged with the teeth of the rack Fig 3 5 Slide the table support assembly with the rack 1 3 5 toghther onto the column...

Page 11: ...NDLES FIG 8 1 Locate three feed handles in the loose parts bag 2 Screw the feed handles 1 into the threaded holes 2 in the hub 3 Tighten Fig 8 INSTALLING THE CHUCK FIG 9 10 11 1 Clean out the tapered hole in the chuck 1 with a clean cloth 2 Clean tapered surfaces on the spindle 2 CAUTION Make sure there are no foreign particles sticking to the surfaces or oily residue Clean mating parts hole in ch...

Page 12: ...ACE FIG 12 1 If mounting the drill press to a workbench a solid wood bench is preferred over a plywood board to reduce noise and vibration 2 Holes should be pre drilled through the supporting surface 3 The hardware to mount this drill press is NOT supplied with the tool The hardware as shown in the illustration should be used Fig 12 1 Drill press base 2 Bolt 3 Flat washer 4 Rubber washer 5 Worksur...

Page 13: ...tch 5 Lower the quill to the lowest position by rotating the feed handle in a counterclockwise direction while holding the spring cap 2 in position 6 If the quill moves up and down as easily as you desire tighten the standard nut 4 with the adjustable wrench If too loose repeat steps 2 through 5 to tighten If too tight reverse steps 4 and 5 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN and restrict quill movement 7 Place th...

Page 14: ...r open the housing for repair or adjustments On units equipped with the laser attachment repairs shall only be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorized agent Laser Warning label Max output 1mW DIODE LASER 630 670nm Complies with 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 ADJUSTING THE LASER LINES Fig 16 The Laser beam must always be correctly aligned with the bit A How to check the Laser beam Alignme...

Page 15: ...key is removed while the drill press is running it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key CAUTION ALWAYS lock the switch OFF when the drill press is not in use Remove the key and keep it in a safe place In the event of a power failure blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker turn the switch OFF and remove the key preventing an accidental startup when power comes on...

Page 16: ...he head 5 Spin the upper nut 5 down and tighten against the lower nut 3 6 The drill bit will now stop after traveling the distance marked on the workpiece Fig 20 Depth scale method Fig 21 Note With the chuck at the uppermost position the tip of the drill bit must be just slightly above the top of the workpiece 1 With the switch OFF turn the feed handle until the pointer 7 points to the desired dep...

Page 17: ...table is tilted use a vise or clamp to secure workpiece c When using a drill press vise always fasten it to the table d Never do any work freehand hand holding the workpiece rather than supporting it on the table except when polishing e Securely lock the head and support to the column the table arm to the support and the table to the table arm before operating the drill press f Never move the head...

Page 18: ...th a locking set screw inserted for locking the table into a predetermined 0 horizontal position 1 To use the table in a bevel tilted position turn the locking set screw 2 with the hex key counterclockwise to release it from the table support 2 Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt 3 CAUTION To prevent injury be sure to hold the table table arm assembly so it will not swivel or tilt Fig 25 ...

Page 19: ...ith grease at the factory They require no further lubrication Periodically lubricate the gear and rack table elevation mechanism of the spindle the rack teeth of the quill CHANGING THE LASER GUIDE BATTERIES FIG 26 Unplug your drill press CAUTION Failure to unplug your tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury 1 Pull on the lip of the cover 1 and remove the b...

Page 20: ...SIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION Workpiece torn loose from hand 1 Not supported or clamped properly 1 Support workpiece or clamp it See Section BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION Drill bit binds in workpiece 1 Workpiece pinching drill bit or excessive feed presure 2 Improper belt tension 1 Support workpiece or clamp it See Section BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION 2 Adjust tension See Section ASSEMBLY TENSIONING BELT...

Page 21: ... ASS Y 1 0KNZ HEX NUT 1 4 20UNC T 4 7 1 04XC QUILL SET SCREW 1 0KPW HEX NUT 1 2 20UNF T 8 2 04XV PULLEY SET NUT 1 0KSQ STRAIN RELIEF 2 04YX SWITCH COVER 06 1 0KUX TERMINAL 1 058G SPINDLE PULLEY 06 1 0L6D POWER CABLE 1 058P MOTOR PULLEY ASS Y 1 0UGH DRIVING SLEEVE ASS Y 1 05SZ CHUCK KEY HOLDER 06 1 0VBX RACK RING ASS Y 1 05TW NUT 2 0VBY SET BOLT 1 05V7 LOCATION PIN 1 0VC4 SWITCH BOX 06 1 05VD TABLE...

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