WEN 4225 Use and Care Manual
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1. WARNING To avoid injury make sure the chuck key 1s removed from the chuck before starting any drilling operation INSTALLING A DRILL BIT Fig 13 1 Place the chuck key 1 into the side keyhole of the chuck 2 meshing the key with the gear teeth 2 Turn the chuck key counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws 3 Insert a drill bit 4 into the chuck far enough to obtain the maxi mum grip of the chuck jaws 4 Center the drill bit in the chuck jaws before the final tightening of the chuck 5 Lighten the chuck jaws using the chuck key to ensure that the drill bit will not slip while drilling 6 Remove the chuck key SQUARING THE TABLE TO THE DRILL BIT Fig 14 1 Insert a 3 long drill bit 1 into the chuck 2 and tighten the jaws with the chuck key Fig 14 2 Raise the table with the crank handle 3 Lock the table 4 approximately 1 below the drill bit 3 Place a combination square 5 not included on the table as shown placing the long straight edge of the com bination square against the drill bit Make sure the drill bit 15 parallel aligned exactly to the straight edge of the square 4 If an adjustment 1s needed loosen the bevel lock bolt 6 with wrench 5 Tilt the table shghtly until the combination straight edge 1s aligned perfectly with the drill bit 6 Tighten the bevel lock when square Note Adjustments for the correct function of your drill press return s2. Noisy operation 1 Incorrect belt tension 1 Adjust the belt tension See REPLACE THE 2 Dry spindle BELT section 3 Loosed spindle pulley 2 Lubricate the spindle 4 Loosed motor pulley 3 Tighten the retaining nut on the pulley insert 4 Tighten the set screw on the side of the mo tor pulley The drill bit burns or 1 Drilling at the incorrect speed 1 Change the speed smokes 2 The wood chips are not coming out 2 Retract the drill bit frequently to clear the of the hole chips 3 Dull drill bit 3 Resharpen or replace the drill bit 4 Feeding the workpiece too slowly 4 Feed fast enough to cut the workpiece 5 Not lubricated 5 Lubricate the drill bit with cutting oil or mo tor oil Excessive drill run 1 Bent drill bit 1 Replace the drill bit out or wobble 2 Bit improperly installed in the 2 Reinstall the bit drilled hole 1s not chuck 3 Replace the bearing Take to a qualified round 3 Worn spindle bearings service technician 4 Lengths of cutting flutes or angles 4 Resharpen the drill bit correctly or replace not appropriate for the hardness of the with the appropriate type wood grain 5 Reinstall the chuck 5 Chuck not properly installed workpiece 2 Excessive feed pressure 2 Feed more slowly Coil spring has improper tension Adjust the coil spring tension slowly or too quickly Chuck falls off Clean the tapered surface of both the chuck and spindle face on the spindle or in the chuck spindle with a household deterge
3. BLADES SANDING BELTS GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES IN THE U S SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT AL LOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITA TION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING FROM THESALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES IN THE U S AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U S PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS BENCH POW ER TOOLS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT AND PNEUMATIC TOOLS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CANADA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES CONTACT THE WEN CUSTOMER SUP PORT LINE
4. chuck and arbor will drop out Note To avoid possible damage to the drill or chuck be prepared to catch the chuck as it falls C NISL mz 7 P MEE n __ NM E TR Fig 9 11 12 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS RAISE OR LOWER THE TABLE Fig 11 1 Loosen the support lock handle 1 and turn the crank handle 2 until the table is at the desired height 2 Tighten the support lock handle before drilling ROTATE THE TABLE Fig 11 1 Loosen the support lock handle 1 and turn the table around the column to the desired position Note The rack should rotate around the column with the table sup port bracket If the rack binds and does not rotate slightly loosen the set screw in the rack collar 2 Tighten the support lock before drilling TILT THE TABLE Fig 12 1 Rotate the table clockwise with the fork wrench Pull out the loca pin Put the location pin and nut in suitable area 2 Rotate the bolt 1 counterclockwise with a wrench to loosen it 3 Adjuste the angle of the table 4 Tighten the bolt with fork wrench ADJUST THE TABLE TO BE HORIZONTAL 1 Rotate the bolt 1 counterclockwise with a wrench to loosen it 2 Rotate the table to 0 3 Hit the location pin 2 into the location hole in the table support with a hammer 4 Tighten the nut of the location pin 2 slightly 5 Lock the bolt 1 with wrench ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
5. press Loosen the spindles using the Lock Handle located on the right side of the drill press Slide the belt into either Belt 1 position or Belt B 2 position seen below in the Recommended Working Speeds chart depend ing on the RPM range needed Retighten the spindles using the Lock Handle and then shut the belt cover WARNING Do not manually adjust belt position on the spindles when machine 15 280 1000 RPM 1000 3300 RPM Recommended Working Speed WOOD AL ZINC BRASS IRON STEEL Speed Range RPM rill bit size inch Drill bit size inch Drill bit size inch 2000 3100 1400 2000 1000 1400 800 1000 280 800 Recommended speed for drill bit size and materials MAINTENANCE WARNING For your safety turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power supply before maintaining or lubricating the drill press Vacuum sawdust or metal shavings that accumulate in and on the motor pulley housing table and work surface Apply a light coat of paste wax to the column and table to help keep these surfaces clean and rust free The ball bearings m the spindle and the V belt pulley assembly are greased and permanently sealed Pull the spindle down and oil the spindle sleeve moderately every three months Lubricate the table bracket and locking knobs if they become difficult to use CAUTION All servicing of the drill press should be performed by a qualified service technician 19 TROUBLESHOOTING
6. the mark 3 Holding the feed handles at this position rotate the depth knob 2 until it meets the metal support 4 The chuck and the drill bit will now be stopped at the distance selected on the depth scale 17 OPERATION DRILLING SPEEDS There are a few important factors to keep in mind when determining the best drilling speed e Material type Hole size e Drill bit or cutter type Quality desired Smaller drill bits require greater speed than larger drill bits Softer materials require greater speed than harder materials See page 19 for recommended speeds for particular materials DRILLING METAL Use metal piercing twist drill bits e It 15 always necessary to lubricate the tip of the drill with oil to prevent overheating of the drill bit All metal workpieces should be clamped down securely Any tilting twisting or shifting causes a rough drill hole and increases the potential of drill bit breakage Never hold a metal workpiece with your bare hands The cutting edge of the drill bit may seize the work piece and throw it causing serious injury The drill bit will break if the metal piece suddenly hits the column If the metal is flat clamp a piece of wood under it to prevent turning If cannot be laid flat on the table then it should be blocked and clamped DRILLING WOOD Brad point bits are preferred Metal piercing twist bits may be used on wood Do not use auger bits Auger bits turn so rapidly that the
7. 0 151 152 150 154 155 56 4225 156 Hex key 4 I 29 24 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY WEN Products 1s committed to building tools that are dependable for years Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN CONSUMER POWER TOOLS PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES LLC Seller warrants to the original purchaser only that all WEN con sumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from date of purchase Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool 1s used for professional use SELLER S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and to the extent permitted by law any warranty or condition implied by law shall be the repair or replacement of parts without charge which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused care lessly handled or misrepaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Center To make claim under this Limited Warranty you must return the complete power tool product transportation prepaid to Great Lakes Technologies LLC 1675 Holmes Road Elgin IL 60123 with a copy of the original receipt which 15 legible and clearly defines Date of Purchase including month and year and Place of Purchase THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DRILL BITS ROUTER BITS JIGSAW
8. 15 VARIABLE SPEED DRILL PRESS Model 4225 bit ly wenvideo IMPORTANT Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN s highest standards for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for this product will supply you years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe relable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 me 8AM 5PM CST TABLE OF CONTENTS Technic Ad 24 999389233 59 3 909 C0 CIO 2 Sabe Rules eed cios soi RU Son EON rA dg 3 Specitie Satety Rules For Doll Press lt 4 06 0s6d60 000000650 4 EHEOEIHOLIOTE 44444 2600 9 397937 99099 9 38 een 5 Your Dll Press osadowa iso evans 9304699 7 Assemb and 33 39 9 9 9 299 9 2490399 3919 8 ODERANGH E 16 WODNE 19 TEOUDICSUOOUNS Ea 20 Exploded View and Parts List 43 32am UE 2 b ocu AT TT v 94 TECHNICAL DATA Model Number 4225 Motor 120 V 60 Hz 8 6 A 2 8 HP Speed 280 3300 RPM no load Chuck Capacity 1 12 5 8 Stroke A Capacity 7 5 chuck to
9. EOM EON gd l o A 8l 82 83 84 Switch box cover On Off switch Screw ST4 2x16 Laser switch Gear shaft Base 97 88 Speed handle spring EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST 1225 080 Speed handle sc 1 95 1225095 see Moo 2 1295095 7 o D BO 1225 104 4 5 R R R z 06 4225 106 Screw M6x25 7 4225 107 Screw M8x35 8 4225 108 Adjusting Nut E 10 10 10 10 0 0 1 x Cus Spring Cus issus Location io 1 in Rows Cus peso Waste Cue 4295 116 Bal bearing 62057 Dur 1295 117 Rubber pad Cus esns Cus issus spinae 3 120 1225120 Chuck abor 1 Dr fees T22 1995 192 Chuck Z z as 123 Rack collar 124 Column 125 Rack 126 Handle 127 Crank 128 Worm 129 Inner shaft 130 Inner gear 191 Work table support 132 Locking knob 133 Bolt M16x40 134 Nut 135 Location pin 136 Work table support 137 Bevel scale 138 Label rivet esa Base 145 4225 145 Worktable 146 4225 146 Depth scale f 1 Cr emis Key A 3x95 4225 149 4225 149 LED workhght 4225 150 workhght support R worklight support cover Wedge block Hex key 3 Hex key 5 Power cord 148 149 15
10. backup material 1 wood plywood etc on the table underneath the workpiece 2 This will prevent splintering on the underside of the workpiece as the drill bit breaks through keep the material from spinning out of control it must contact the left side 3 of the column as illus trated or be clamped 4 not included to the table Note For small workpieces that cannot be clamped to the table use a drill press vise not included The vise must be clamped or bolted to the table to avoid injury GENERAL DRILLING GUIDELINES DRILLING HOLE WARNING To prevent the workpiece and the backup material from slipping from your hand while drilling position the workpiece and backup material to the left side of the column If the workpiece and the backup material are not long enough to reach the column clamp the workpiece and backup material to the table Failure to do this could result m personal injury 1 Mark where you want to drill in workpiece by using a center punch or a sharp nail or turn ON the laser to mark your drilling point 2 Before turning the drill press ON turn the feed handles to bring the drill bit down Line the drill bit tp up with the mark Clamp the workpiece in place 3 Turn ON the drill press and pull down on the feed handles with the appropriate force needed to allow the drill bit to drill the material Note Feeding too slowly might cause the drill bit to turn in the chuck Feeding too rapidly might sto
11. column 48 3 4 chuck to base Table tilt to 45 left and right Laser Class transformer powered Weight 154 Ib GENERAL SAFIZI Y RULES Safety 15 a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood 1 READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual LEARN the tool s applications limitations and possible hazards 2 AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS Do not use power tools in wet damp areas or expose them to rain Keep work areas well lit 9 DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 4 ALWAYS keep your work area clean uncluttered and well ht DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are slippery with sawdust or wax 5 KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE from the work area especially when the tool 1s operating NEVER allow children or pets near the tool 6 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a Job for which it was not designed 7 DRESS FOR SAFETY Do not wear loose clothing gloves necktes or Jewelry rings watches etc when operating the tool Inappropriate clothing and 1tems can get caught 1n moving parts and draw you in ALWAYS wear non slip footwear and tie back long hair 8 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the dust produced by sawing operations WARNING Dust generated from c
12. ertam materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use dust collection systems whenever possible 9 ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments changing parts cleaning or working on the tool 10 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER 11 AVOID ACCIDENTAL START UPS Make sure the power switch 15 in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord 12 REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS Always make sure all adjustment tools are removed from the saw before turning it on 13 NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED Turn the power switch to OFF Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14 NEVER STAND ON A TOOL Serious injury could result if the tool tips or 1s accidentally hit DO NOT store anything above or near the tool 15 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Wear oil resistant rubber soled foot wear Keep the floor clear of oil scrap and other debris 16 MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories 17 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts jamming breakage improper mounting or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced bef
13. ess speed 15 controlled by automatic adjust ments made to the diameter of the front spindle when the drive handle 1s moved Note See page 19 for information on the variable speed function of this drill press 1 Remove the screw that secures the housing cover 1 Open the housing cover 2 Remove the belt 2 from the housing cover if it is broken If it 15 not broken but 1s too stretched to operate correctly work the belt off the drive motor spindle 3 Then remove the belt from the front spindle 4 9 Replace the belt by putting a new belt over the front spindle 4 and carefully shding the belt over the drive mo tor spindle 3 WARNING Do not change the drive speed when the drill press 1s turned off 15 16 OPERATION DRILL PRESS ON OFF SWITCH Fig 20 1 To turn the drill press ON insert the yellow safety key 1 into the switch housing 2 As a safety feature the switch cannot be turned ON without the safety key 2 Flip the switch upward to the ON position 9 turn the drill press OFF flip the switch downward 4 To lock the switch in the OFF position remove the safety key 1 from the switch Store the safety key in a safe place LIGHT AND LASER LINE ON OFF SWITCHES Fig 20 The light switch 3 is located on the lamp cover The laser switch 4 1s located below the ON OFF switch on the right POSITION THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE Fig 21 Always place a piece of
14. extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than a 12 wire and should be protected with a 15 A time delayed fuse Before connecting the motor to the power line make sure the switch 1s in the OFF position and the electric current 15 rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor WARNING This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock O JHYUJOE gt KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS 5 Digital Speed Readout ON OFF Switch Depth Scale Chuck Table Laser Switch Feed Handles Pulley Cover Knob Pulley Cover Column Rack Crank Handle Column Base Dase Table Lock Handle Bevel Lock Bolt lt Location Pin Bevel Scale Table Support Lock Handle Speed Control Handle LED Worklight Switch Power Cord Tension Knob Lock Handle ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING Fig 9 Unpack the drill press and all of its parts Compare against the list below Do not discard the carton or any pack aging until the drill press is completely assembled To protect the drill press from moisture a protective coating has been applied to the machine s surfaces Remove this coating with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or WD 40 Do not use acetone gasoline or lacquer thin ner to c
15. her 10 Ball bearing 6201 RZ Key A 4x66 Quill a Key A Ax12 Ball bearing Axle Worm 16 Circlip N 10 11 12 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 24 20 26 27 28 29 30 81 82 88 34 35 36 37 38 39 AQ Al A2 48 44 Circlip Cam Ball bearing 61907 RZ Circlip Spindle pulley a spindle pulley b Board Wire clip Screw M4x7 Column Tube Screw M8x12 Spring Washer 8 Screws 8 16 Driving Sleeve Circlip Ball bearing Circlip V belt M29 Screw M8x8 2 Motor pulley Key C 5x35 Screw M8x16 Motor Washer 8 Nut M8 E E NE 8 o9 EUN RECE EUN EUN EUN EUN NUM 8 9 2 EN 25 26 EES 2 NEN _55 360 EN 39 _ 50 EN EN EM EM 4225 053 Plastic knob M10x30 4225 054 Cylindrical spring pin 6 30 4225 055 Screw M6 12 4225 056 Wire fixed block 4225 057 Head 4225 058 Rubber bush 4225 059 Screw M10x12 4225 060 Screw M5x12 4225 061 Wire fixed plate 4225 062 LED BULB 120V 1 3W 4225 063 Block 4225 064 Circlip 4225 065 ce Gi 61 62 63 64 65 Motor extension lever 4225 066 Handle knob 67 4225 067 Feed handle s 425068 1 77 4225 077 Washer 5 78 4225 078 Switch box 79 4225 079 Screw M5x25 4225 080 Screw M5x16 4225 081 Readout transformer 4225 082 4225 083 4225 084 4225 085 4225 086 4225 087 4225 088
16. ic cord or plug 15 necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a licensed electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instruc tions or whether the tool 15 properly grounded USE ONLY THREE WIRE EXTENSION CORDS that have three pronged plugs and outlets that accept the tool s plug as shown Fig A Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately CAUTION In all cases make certain the outlet in question 1s properly ground ed If you are not sure have a licensed electrician check the outlet FIGURE A WARNING This tool 15 for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord 15 1n good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord AMPERAGE REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 100 ft 150 ft Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and 1n good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your
17. lean Apply a coat of good paste wax to the table and column Wipe all parts with a clean dry cloth ll Fig 2 A Head Motor Assembly H Bolt MI2 X 35 B Column Assembly I Chuck C Table J Chuck Arbor D Base K Chuck Kev E Hex Keys 3 4 5 L Feed Handle F Table Support Lock Handle M Speed Handle G Table Lock Handle N Wedge O Crank Handle ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING If any part is missing or damaged do not plug the drill press in until the missing or damaged part 1s repaired or replaced The column assembly column column support rack rack collar and table support bracket must be attached to the base table and table support handles must be attached to the table support bracket The motor housing must be attached to the column Tools needed for assembly e Adjustable wrench screwdriver Hammer and block of wood COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO BASE Fig 3 1 Place the column tube 1 on the base 2 aligning the column support holes to the base holes 2 Install a hex head bolt 3 in each column support hole and ghten bolts using the adjustable wrench TABLE TO TABLE SUPPORT BRACKET Fig 4 Place the crank handle 1 onto the shaft 2 of the table bracket so the flat of the shaft 1s under the set screw 3 Tighten the set screw 2 Thread the table lock handle 4 into the front of the table sup port bracket 3 Thread the table support lock handle into the rear of the table support bracke
18. nt Motor will not run 1 Defective or broken switch 1 Take to a qualified service technician 2 Defective or damaged power cord 2 Take to a qualified service technician 3 Open circuit loose connections or 3 Take to a qualified service technician burned out motor 4 Check the power line for the proper voltage 4 Low voltage Use another circuit or have a qualified electri clan upgrade the service Motor stalls 1 Short circuit in motor 1 Take to a qualified service technician 2 Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers 2 Replace with correct fuse or circuit breaker 3 Overloaded circuit for the circuit 4 Low Voltage 3 Turn off other machines and retry 4 Check the power line for the proper voltage Use another circuit or have a qualified electri clan upgrade the service EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST 21 22 EXPLODED VIEW amp PARTS LIST 4225 001 V belt W20 7 617 4225 002 Screw M8x10 4225 003 Motor pulley wheel a 4225 004 4225 005 4225 006 4225 007 4225 008 4225 009 4225 010 4225 011 4225 012 4225 0183 4225 014 4225 015 4225 016 4225 017 4225 018 4225 019 4225 020 4225 021 4225 022 4225 023 4225 024 4225 025 4225 026 4225 027 4225 028 4225 029 4225 030 4225 031 4225 032 4225 033 Key 4225 034 4225 035 4225 036 4225 037 4225 038 4225 039 4225 040 4225 041 4225 042 4225 043 4225 044 Motor pulley wheel b Pulley spring Set screw M8x25 Motor wheel Lock nut M10 Flat was
19. om tipping over sliding or walking during operation IMPORTANT If the stand or workbench has a tendency to move during operation fasten the workbench securely to the floor LED BULB A LED bulb has been assembled in the socket of the head Warning To reduce risk of fire DO NOT use a light bulb greater than 40 watts When changing the light bulb always check that the power switch 15 in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from its power source INSTALL THE CHUCK Fig 9 1 Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck and the spindle Re move all grease coatings and particles from the chuck and spindle surfaces with a clean cloth 2 Open the chuck jaws by manually turning the chuck barrel clock wise Make sure the jaws are completely recessed inside the chuck 3 Insert the chuck arbor into the opening at the top of the chuck A Seat the chuck and chuck arbor on the spindle by placing a block of wood not included under the chuck and tapping the wood with a hammer not included Alternatively tap the chuck with a rubber mallet not included CAUTION To avoid damaging the chuck make sure the jaws are completely recessed into the chuck Do not use a metal hammer to drive the chuck into the spindle REMOVE THE CHUCK Fig 10 1 Turn the feed handles 1 to lower the chuck to the lowest posi tion 2 Slide the wedge into the opening in the quill on the wedge using a hammer not included The
20. ore use 18 MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove start er keys 19 DO NOT operate the tool 1f you are under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication that may affect your ability to properly use the tool 20 USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87 1 Normal safety glasses only have impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety Wear a face or dust mask when working a dusty environ ment Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation SPECIFIC RULES FOR DRILL PRESS WARNING Do not operate this tool until it 1s completely assembled and installed according to the instructions 1 Never turn the drill press on until the table 15 clear of all foreign objects tools scraps etc 2 Always keep hands and fingers away from the drill bit 3 Do not drill materials without a flat surface unless a suitable support 1s used clamp or vice 4 Never start the drill press with the drill bit pressed against the workpiece 5 Make sure the table lock 1s tightened before starting the drill press 6 Never layout assemble or set up any work on the table while the drill is on 7 Make sure the drill bit 15 securely locked in the chuck 8 Make sure the chuck key 1s removed from the chuck before turning power on 9 Adjust the table or depth stop to avoid drilling into the table SPECIFIC RULES FOR DRILL PRESS 10 Always sto
21. p the drill before removing scrap pieces from the table 11 Use clamps or a vise to secure a workpiece to the table This will prevent the workpiece from rotating with the drill bit 12 Do not wear gloves when operating a drill press 13 Set the drill press to the speed that 1s appropriate for the material being drilled 14 If any part of the drill press 1s missing damaged or if the electrical components fail to perform properly shut the power OFF and unplug the drill press Replace missing damaged or failed parts before resuming operation 15 Before leaving the machine shut the power off remove the drill bit and clean the table ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug MUST be plugged into matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a licensed electrician IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conduc tor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes 1s the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electr
22. p the motor cause the belt to slip force the workpiece loose or break the drill bit Practice with scrap material to get the feel of the machine before attempting to do any drilling operation OPERATION ADJUST THE DRILLING DEPTH Fig 22 depth gauge controls the maximum distance the drill bit will move up or down To stop the drill bit at a pre measured depth loosen the depth scale knob 1 by push button 2 until the bottom of the knob 15 aligned with the desired depth mark 3 on the gauge scale Drilling an unmeasured blind hole not all the way through the workpiece to a given depth can be done using either the depth scale method or the workpiece method DEPTH SCALE METHOD Fig 22 1 Make sure the 0 or mm mark on the depth gauge rests at the top edge of the metal support 4 when the quill 15 fully retracted 2 Put the workpiece on the table and raise the table until the tip of the drill bit just touches the top of the workpiece Lock the table in place 9 Determine the drill depth for this workpiece 4 Rotate the depth knob 2 until it 1s aligned with the desired depth mark 3 for example 1 on the gauge scale 5 The chuck will be stopped at the distance selected on the depth scale WORKPIECE METHOD Fig 22 and 23 1 Mark the desired depth 5 of the drill hole on the side of the workpiece 2 With the drill press m the OFF position bring the drill bit 6 down until the tip is even with
23. pring have been done by the factory Please do not modify them However prolonged use of the drill press may make some readjustments necessary 13 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE LASER 15 and 16 WARNING Do not stare directly at the laser beam Please observe all safety rules Never aim the beam at a person or an object other than the workpiece Do not project the laser beam into the eyes of others Always make sure the laser beam is aimed at a workpiece that does not possess reflective surfaces as the laser beam could project into your A Fig 15 eyes or the eyes of others 1 Place a workpiece on the table 2 Turn the laser switch 1 to the ON position 3 Lower the drill bit to meet the workpiece 2 The two laser lines should cross where the drill meets the workpiece 4 If the laser needs to be adjusted a Using a 3 mm hex key turn the laser adjustment set screws 3 coun Fig 16 terclockwise b Rotate the laser light housing 4 until the two laser lines intersect where the drill meets the workpiece DO NOT stare directly at the laser lines 5 Re tighten the adjustment set screws 3 SPINDLE RETURN SPRING Fig 17 The spindle 1s equipped with an auto return mechanism The main components are a spring and a notched hous ing The spring was properly adjusted at the factory and should not be readjusted unless absolutely necessary 1 Unplug the drill press 2 Place a screwdri
24. t not shown 4 Position the table 5 in the same direction as the base Install the table and tighten the table lock handle 4 and support lock handle 10 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN Fig 5 CAUTION The drill press head is heavy avoid injury two people should lift 1t into position 1 Carefully lift the drill press head assembly 1 and position it over the column 2 2 Place the mounting opening 3 on the drill press head over the top of the column Make sure the drill press head is seated prop erly on the column 2 b m Fig 5 3 Align the direction of the drill press head with the direction of a TH the base and the table 4 Tighten the set screw 4 using a hex key FEED HANDLES Fig 6 1 Insert the three speed handles 1 into the threaded openings on the feed hub 2 2 Manually tighten handles into openings Note When using the drill press one or two of the feed handles may be removed if an unusually shaped workpiece interferes with handle rotation SPEED HANDLE Fig 7 1 Insert the feed handle 1 into the threaded opening on the speed hub 2 2 Manually tighten handle into opening ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS MOUNT THE DRILL PRESS Fig 8 The drill press must be securely fastened through the mounting holes to a stand or workbench with heavy duty fasteners This will prevent the drill press fr
25. ver into the loop 1 to hold the spring in place 3 Loosen the two housing nuts 2 approximately 1 4 6 mm Do not remove the nuts from the threaded shaft Do not allow the spring or spring housing to ship out of control 4 While firmly holding the spring housing 3 carefully pull the spring housing out until it clears the raised notch A 5 Turn the housing so that the next notch 5 1s engaged with the raised notch 4 e To increase the spindle return tension turn the spring housing counter clockwise o decrease the tension turn the spring housing clockwise 6 Tighten the two housing nuts Do not overtighten the two nuts If the nuts are tightened too much the move ment of the spindle and feed handles will become sluggish ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ANGULAR PLAY OF THE SPINDLE Fig 18 Move the spindle to the lowest downward position and hold in place Try to make the spindle revolve around its axis while also moving it with a side motion If there 1s too much play proceed as follows 1 Loosen the lock nut 1 2 Without obstructing the upward and downward motion of the spindle turn the screw 2 clockwise to eliminate the play Note A little bit of play 55 normal 3 Tighten the lock nut 1 REPLACING THE BELT Fig 19 WARNING Disconnect the drill press from the power source be fore replacing the belt Belt tension and drill pr
26. y can lift the workpiece off of the table and whirl it around Always protect the drill bit by positioning the table so that the drill bit will enter the center hole when drilling through the workpiece prevent splintering feed the drill bit slowly right as the bit 15 about to cut through to the backside of the workpiece reduce splintering and protect the point of the bit use scrap wood as a backing or a base block under the workpiece FEEDING THE DRILL BIT Pull down on the feed handles with only enough force to allow the drill bit to cut e Feeding too rapidly might stall the motor cause the belt to slip damage the workpiece or break the drill bit e Feeding too slowly will cause the drill bit to heat up and burn the workpiece MECHANICAL VARIABLE SPEED Fig 24 This 1s a mechanical variable speed drill press increase or decrease the speed when operating raise or lower the speed handle 1 Use the following table to determine the recommended speed for the drill size you are using and the type of material you are to drill While drilling check the speed on the digital speed readout 2 located at the front of the drill press Warning Do not change speed using variable speed handle without turning on the machine 18 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE MECHANICAL VARIABLE SPEED RANGE adjust the variable speed range from 280 1000 RPM to 1000 3300 RPM first open the belt cover of the drill
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