8" Benchtop Drill Press Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Considerations ........................................................................................................ 5 Specific Operation Warnings ...........................
Intended Use The drill press includes five speeds for drilling holes on cast iron, steel, aluminum, wood, etc. The machine has been designed for indoor use and must be used only in dry conditions. Technical Specifications Property Specification Voltage / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Motor Power 1/3 HP Chuck 1/2" Spindle Travel 2" Spindle Taper B16 Speed Change 5 Speeds Speed 740-3140 r/min Dist.
Important Safety Considerations • Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury. • The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using the drill press. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the drill press is used in a safe and responsible manner. • DO NOT modify the drill press in any way.
WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tool in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts. • Do not use the drill press where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The drill press can create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
DRILL PRESS USE AND CARE • Do not force the tool. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job. • Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the tool with a damaged part. • Do not use a tool with a malfunctioning switch.
Specific Operation Warnings GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the Drill Press in until you have read and understood the following: • USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in 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 result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power that will cause the tool to overheat.
• BEFORE STARTING the operation, jog the motor switch to make sure the drill bit does not wobble or vibrate. • 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. Do not restart the unit until the problem is corrected. • DO NOT perform layout assembly or set up work on the table while the drill press is in operation.
Grounding • This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. This drill press is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle 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 receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Extension Cords • USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in 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 cause overheating. • Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
Assembly For your own safety, do not try to plug in the drill press until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions and until you have read and understood this instruction manual. • To avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug the power cord into a power source receptacle during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are assembling or adjusting the machine.
2. Position the base on the floor or a bench. Attach the column assembly to base using hex bolts 3. Slide the table assembly onto the column and tighten the locking handle to secure the table. 3. Install the head assembly 3.1 Carefully lift the head above the column and slide it onto the column. Make sure the head slides down over the column as far as possible. Align the head with the base. 3.2 Using the hex wrench, tighten the set screws in the left and right side of head 4.
5. Install the chuck Using a wood mallet, firmly tap the chuck upward into position on the spindle shaft. 6. To reduce the risk of unintentional starting, make sure the power switch is OFF before plugging the drill press in to power. Also make sure the power circuit for the press meets the machine’s requirements and has a properly grounded outlet.
Before Each Use 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. Make the following adjustments before each use of the drill press. 1. Table adjustment A. Height adjustment Loosen the table bracket locking handle then adjust table to the desired position. Retighten the locking handle. B. Tilting adjustment: Loosen the hex bolt below the table.
2. Feed Depth Adjustment Lower the spindle assembly to a desired depth and turn down the adjust nut. Turn down the lock nut against the adjust nut to lock it in place. The drill is now set to drill holes to this predetermined depth. The depth scale shows the maximum depth a hole can be drilled. Lock nut Adjust nut 3. Speed Adjustment: this drill press has 5 speeds shown in the speed label. a. To change the speed, loose the belt tension lock knob. b.
4.2 While firmly holding the spring housing: a. Pull out the housing and rotate it (counter-clockwise to increase or clockwise to decrease the spring tension) until the boss D is engaged with the next notch on the housing. b. Turn nut B until it contacts the spring housing, then back off about 1/4 turn. ATTENTION: The inside of nut B should not contact spring housing when done. c. Tighten nut A against nut B to hold the housing in place.
Operating Instructions 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. Always wear safety goggles when operating the drill. • Use only accessories designed for this machine to avoid injury from thrown broken parts. • Follow instructions that accompany accessories.
2. Positioning the Workpiece To prevent the workpiece or backing piece from tearing from your hands while drilling, you MUST position it against the LEFT side of the column. Failure to do this could result in personal injury. 3. Using a Vise For a small workpiece that cannot be clamped to the table, use a drill press vise. The vise must be clamped or bolted to the table.
After Each Use After each use, Disconnect the power cord Clear the scrap iron Clean the surface Add anti-rust oil onto the metal surface of workbench, baseboard, column and main spindle quill Page 21 of 28
Maintenance • TO AVOID INJURY from accidental starting, always turn the power switch OFF and unplug the drill press before installing or removing any accessory or attachment or making any adjustment. • MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Maintain your tool. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
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Troubleshooting Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. • When ordering parts, the following will be required: model number, serial number/lot date code, and description.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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