BENCH AND FLOOR DRILL PRESS TB-16 Series & SB-16-25-32-Series FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND OPTIMUM OPERATION READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING DRILL PRESS RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • Model specifications page 1 • Electrical diagram page 1 • Voltage protection recommendations page 1 • Drill press installation page 2 • Safety points page 3 • Power warning page 4 • General safety instructions page 4-6 • Voltage warning and grounding instructions page 7 • Operation and set-up instructions page 9 –10 • Tooling removal page 11 • Work holding and machine maintenance page 11 • Speed adjustment and belt tensioning page 12 • Proper drill sp
MODEL AND SPECIFICATIONS Machine Specifications: Drill Type Model TB-16 Model SB-16 Model SB-25 Model SB-32 Bench Floor Floor Floor Max. Drill Capacity 5/8” 5/8” 1” 1-1/4” Spindle Taper MT2 MT2 MT3 MT4 Spindle Travel 3-1/8” 3-1/8” 5” 5-1/4” Max.
1. UNCRATING AND INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF DRILL PRESS MACHINE IS TOP HEAVY! CAUTION 1. Location of the drill press should be in a well lit area with correct power supply and that will not interfere with other machines or operations. 2. Carefully uncrate machine from crate. Inspect all packing as not to throw out any parts or manuals. 3. When transporting the machine please use caution. If using a sling have someone steady the machine while transporting it. 4.
• SAFETY POINTS BEFORE USE, ALL SAFETY POINTS MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD! Before the DRILL PRESS is used, the instruction manual with this machine must be read and understood. This manual offers safe operation instructions. Offered below are safety instructions designed for the drill press and general safety instructions that apply to most machinery. Operation of the drill press incorrectly, or in a dangerous fashion can result in serious injury or death.
2. FOR SAFE OPERATION For your own safety read the instruction manual before operating DRILL PRESS. DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE SERVICE 1. SWITCH the POWER OFF before setting, inspecting lubricating, cleaning or changing the drill bit. 2. Always wear the eye protection. 3. Do not wear gloves, necktie, necklaces, rings or loose clothing. 4. To clamp work piece or brace against column to prevent material rotation. 5. Use recommended speed for drill bit, and work piece material. 3.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION Continued DANGER 8. Use the right tool. Do not force the tool, or use the machine to do a job for which it was not designed. 9. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing, gloves, necktie, rings or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 10. Always use safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 11. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work.
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILL PRESS CAUTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILL PRESS 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Do not wear gloves, necktie, rings or loose clothing. 3. Clamp work piece or brace against column to prevent rotation. 4. Use recommended speed for drill bits and sizes and work piece materials. 5. Be sure drill bit or cutter tool is securely locked in the chuck. 6. Be sure chuck key is removed from the chuck before turning on power. 7.
5. VOLTAGE WARNING VOLTAGE WARNING WARNING 1. Before connecting the machine to a power source (receptacle, outlet… etc.) Know your incoming voltage supply. (220, 208 etc.) 2. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the machine can result in serous injury to the user, and machine damage. 3. Using a power source with voltage less than that of the machines rating can damage the motor and other components. 4. If you are unsure of the voltage rating do not use the machine. 6.
7. OPERATION (PROCEDURE) Drill / Chuck Installation: To show greater detail chuck guard is in the open position in photos. CHUCK GUARD MUST IN POWER MUST BE OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! PLACE DURING OPERATION! TURN POWER OFF! Before inserting drill bits, chucks or arbors, always clean out spindle hole and taper hole with a clean cloth. Open chuck jaws completely by turning attached chuck key counter-clockwise until the jaws are fully opened.
Table handle Table tilting adjustment: Using an adjustable or box wrench loosen table level lock bolt. Carefully tilt the table to the degree needed, as read on the angle index scale located on the table rotation point. Retighten nut securely. Note: Never tilt table if any material or fixturing is on it. Only make adjustments when table is free of loose articles. Table swing adjustment: To swing the table up to 360 degrees, loosen the clamp release bolt and swing table to the desired position.
TURN POWER OFF! Wait until machine has come to a complete stop before proceeding with speed change! Speed adjustment: Open the pulley cover to expose the pulleys and drive belts. Loosen the belt tension lock handles. Choose the proper speed for the drilling operation. Move the belt to the correct step of the pulleys for the desired speed. (See diagram on page 12) Push the motor backwards until proper belt tension is applied.
Correct: Jaws contact drill shaft Incorrect: Jaws contact drill flutes Tooling removal: Wedge removal tool Before removing the chuck or bit from the machine, be sure the spindle has come to a complete stop and power is off. If needed rotate spindle by hand to align the spindle and quill openings. Insert the wedge removal tool, while supporting the tooling tap the wedge to remove the tooling.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT TB & SB 16 SB 25 SB 32 PULLEY STEPS RPMs RPMs RPMs 1-7 = 240 rpm = 270 rpm = 270 rpm 1-6 = 420 rpm = 400 rpm = 410 rpm 2-7 = 450 rpm = 450 rpm = 450 rpm 1-5 = 660 rpm = 550 rpm = 600 rpm 2-6 = 760 rpm = 660 rpm = 690 rpm 3-7 = 780 rpm = 720 rpm = 720 rpm 2-4 = 1980 rpm = 1270 rpm = 1410 rpm 3-5 = 2100 rpm = 1460 rpm = 1620 rpm 3-4 = 3400 rpm = 2000 rpm = 2290 rpm MODEL BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is approx. 10 lbs.
The proper drill speed for a given drill bit size is as on following table : Material Type Cast Steel Tool Steel Cast Iron Mild Steel Alum. & Copper SURFACE FEET PER MINUTE Drill Dia. s.f.m. s.f.m. s.f.m. s.f.m. s.f.m.
protection POSITIONED CHUCK GUARD. Emergency stop button.
PARTS LIST for TB-16 / SB-16 Item No. Description TB-16 SB-16 Item No.
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PARTS LIST for SB–25 / SB-32 Item No. Description SB-25 SB-32 Item Description No.
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