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DRILL PRESS SAFETY

CAUTION! 

For your own safety, do not try to use your drill press or plug it 
in until it is completely assembled and installed according to the 
instructions, and until you have read and understood this 
instruction manual: 

1.   YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST BE BOLTED 

securely to

 

      

a workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for your 

drill press to move during certain operations, bolt the 
workbench to the floor.           

2.   THIS DRILL PRESS

 is intended for use in dry conditions, 

indoor only. 

 

3.  WEAR EYE PROTECTION.  

USE A face or dust mask 

along with safety goggles if drilling operation is dusty. USE 
ear protectors, especially during extended periods of 
operation. 

 

4. DO 

NOT 

wear gloves, neckties, or loose clothing. 

 

5. DO 

NOT 

try to drill material too small to be securely held. 

 

6. ALWAYS 

keep hands out of the path of a drill bit. Avoid 

awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause 
your hand to move into the drill bit. 

 

7. DO 

NOT 

install or use any drill bit that exceeds 175 mm 

(7”) in length or extends 150 mm (6”) below the chuck jaws. 
They can suddenly bend outward or break. 

 

8.  DO NOT USE 

wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, 

circle (fly) cutters, or rotary planers on this drill press. 

 

9. WHEN 

cutting a large piece of material ,make sure it is 

fully supported at the table height. 

 

10. DO NOT 

perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS use 

clamps or a vise. 

 

11. MAKE SURE 

there are no nails or foreign objects in the 

part of the workpiece to be drilled. 

 

12.  CLAMP THE WORKPIECE OR BRACE IT 

against the 

left side of the column to prevent rotation. If it is too short 
or the table is tilted, clamp it solidly to the table. 

 
13.  IF THE WORKPIECE 

 overhangs the table 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 table support to the 

column, and the table to the table support before operating 
the drill press. 

 
18. NEVER

 turn your drill press on before clearing the table of 

all objects (tools, scraps of  wood, etc.) 

 
19. BEFORE STARTING 

the operation, jog the motor switch 

to make sure the drill bit does not wobble or vibrate. 

 
20.  LET THE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED 

before 

starting to drill. If your drill press makes an unfamiliar 
noise or if it vibrates excessively, stop immediately, turn 
the drill press off and unplug. If do not restart the unit until 
the problem is corrected. 

 
21. DO NOT 

perform layout assembly or set up work on the 

table while the drill press is in operation. 

 
22.  USE THE RECOMMENDED SPEED

 for any drill press 

accessory and for different workpiece material. READ THE 
INSTRUCTIONS that come with the accessory. 

 
23. WHEN DRILLING 

large diameter holes, clamp the 

workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may grap 
and spin the workpiece at high speeds. DO NOT USE fly 
cutters or multiple-part hole cutters, as they can come apart 
or become unbalanced in use. 

 

24. MAKE SURE 

the spindle has come to a complete stop 

before touching the workpiece. 

 

25.  TO AVOID INJURY

 from accidental starting, always turn 

the switch “OFF” and unplug the drill press before 
installing or removing any accessory or attachment or 
making any adjustment. 

 

26.  KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

 and in working order. 

 

27. 

USE ONLY THE SELF-EJECTING TYPE CHUCK 
KEY

 as provided with the drill press.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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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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