0" Drill Press with Laser 240-3710 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts - Please call toll free at: 1-877-684-8912 (Monday Friday 8am - 6pm EST.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ Page 2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 Overview ...............................................................................................................................
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your drill press works. Read this manual to understand this drill press and how to use it safely. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use the right tool. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended—for example, don’t use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs. • Secure work. Use clamps or vise to hold work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. • Keep bits clean and sharp. Sharp bits minimize stalling. Dirty and dull bits may cause misalignment of the material and possible operator injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the table is tilted, clamp workpiece solidly to the table. Use table slots or clamping ledge around the outside edge of the table. • When using a drill press vise, always fasten to the table. • Never do any work “free hand” (hand holding a workpiece rather than supporting it on the table), except when polishing. • Securely lock head and table support to column, and table to table support, before operating drill press. • Never move the head or table support while the tool is running.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS laser light. Be aware of the laser light location when using the tool. Always make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser. CAUTION LASER RADIATION. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Wavelength: 650 nm Max. Output < 1 mW Class II Laser Product Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11 Avoid exposure: Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture. WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Use a proper extension cord. Make sure extension cords are in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the drawn current needed by the saw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Feed Handle: Moves the chuck up or down. One or two of the handles may be removed if necessary whenever the workpiece is of such unusual shape that it interferes with the handles. • Drill Bit: Cutting tools used to create cylindrical holes. • ON/OFF Switch: The ON/OFF switch located on the front of the drill press allows the operator to turn ON/OFF the drill press easily. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the safety key from the switch.
OVERVIEW Pulley housing cover Head lock set screw Feed return spring and cover Locking screw Belt/pulley speed chart Motor pulley Quill Belt tension lock knob LED light switch Bevel scale Column lock handle Laser LED worklight Table support Belt Spindle pulley Depth tension knob Pulley housing knob Depth scale Table Pointer Belt tension lock knob Safety key Motor Table bevel lock Column support ON/OFF switch Feed handle Rack collar Chuck Laser switch Chuck key Rack Support lock handle Col
SPECIFICATIONS Motor 120 V~ 60 Hz 4.1A Pulley speeds 620, 1150, 1630, 2180, 3070 RPM (no load) Laser Wavelength: 650 nm, Max. Output<1 mw Class II LED Light Yes Table size 7 1/4 x 7 1/ 4 in. (18.4 x 18.4 cm) Base size 13 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (34 x 21 cm) Spindle travel 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) Column diameter ø2 in. (5 cm) Max. drilling capacity 5/8 in. (1.6 cm) diameter 5 in. (12.7 cm) chuck to column 12 3/16 in. (31 cm) chuck to table 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm) chuck to base Chuck 1/16-5/8 in. (0.15-1.
CONTENTS The following items are included with your drill press: D E C B A K L PART H G F DESCRIPTION J I N M QUANTITY PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Head Assembly 1 H Column/Support Assembly 1 B Base 1 I Rack Collar 1 C Table/Support Assembly 1 J Flat Washer 8 3 D Support Lock Handle 1 K Spring Washer 8 3 E Chuck 1 L Hex Bolts M8 x 25 3 F Feed Handle 3 M 4mm Hex Key 1 G Rack 1 N Chuck Key 1 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING YOUR DRILL PRESS Do not use this product if any parts of the package contents are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Package contents are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. • Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton. • Carefully lift tool from the carton and place it on a level work surface.
ASSEMBLY spring washer 8 (E) in each column support hole and tighten with the wrench. TABLE TO COLUMN (Fig. 3a-3c) • Insert the rack (A) into the geared groove of the table support (B). Make sure the worm shaft (C) on the inside of table support is engaged with the teeth of the rack. The table support should sit at the center of the rack. • Slide the rack and table support assembly (A, B) down together onto the column (D). Insert the bottom edge of the rack into the lip of the column support (E).
ASSEMBLY DRILL PRESS HEAD TO COLUMN (Fig. 4) • Lift the drill press head assembly (A) carefully and place the mounting hole of the drill press head onto the top of the column (B). Make sure the head is seated properly on the column. • Align the direction of the drill press head with the direction of the base and table. • Tighten the two set screws (C) using the 4mm hex key. FIG. 4 A C C B FEED HANDLES (Fig. 5) FIG. 5 • Thread the three feed handle rods (A) into the holes on the feed hub (B).
ASSEMBLY INSTALL THE CHUCK (Fig. 7) FIG. 7 • Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck (A) and the spindle (B). Remove all grease, coatings, and particles from the chuck and spindle surfaces with a clean cloth. • Open the chuck jaws (C) by turning the chuck barrel clockwise by hand. Make sure the jaws are completely recessed inside the chuck. • Seat the chuck on the spindle by placing a block of wood (D) under the chuck (A) and tapping the wood with a hammer (E) or tap the chuck with a rubber mallet.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustment. FIG. 9 D A ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS C INSTALL THE BELT (Fig. 9) E • Open the pulley housing cover. • Loosen the belt tension lock knobs (A) on both sides of the drill press. • Slide the motor (B) as close to the drill press head as possible. • Place a belt (C) on the motor pulley (D) and the spindle pulley (E) in the proper position for the desired speed.
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST SPEEDS AND TENSION THE BELT (Fig. 11) • Open the drill press pulley housing cover. • Loosen the belt tension knobs (A) on both sides of the drill press head. • Pull the motor (B) towards the drill press head. • Set the belt on the desired steps of the motor pulley (C) and spindle pulley (D) according to the belt positions on the spindle speed chart on Page. 17. • Pull the motor away from the drill press head to increase the belt tension. Tighten the tension knobs (A).
ADJUSTMENTS TO SQUARE THE TABLE TO THE HEAD (Fig. 14) • Insert a 3 in. (7.6 cm) drill bit (A) into the chuck (B) and tighten. • Raise and lock the table (C) about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the end of the drill bit. • Place a combination square (D) on the table as shown. The drill bit should be parallel to the straight edge of the square. • If an adjustment is needed, loosen the table bevel lock (E) with a adjustment wrench. • Square the table to the bit by tilting the table.
ADJUSTMENTS ANGULAR PLAY OF THE SPINDLE (Fig. 17) FIG. 17 Move the spindle to the lowest downward position and hold in place. With your other hand, try to make it revolve around its axis with a side motion. If there is too much play, proceed as follows: • Loosen the lock nut (A). • Turn the screw clockwise to eliminate the play but without obstructing the upward and downward motion of the spindle (a little bit of play is normal). • Tighten the lock nut (A). INSTALL DRILL BITS (Fig.
OPERATION WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER PERFORM ANY DRILLING OPERATION FREEHAND (WITHOUT WORKPIECE AGAINST THE TABLE). The bit could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists. WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT, INSTALLING OR CHANGING BITS OR OTHER TOOLS. WARNING: CHEMICAL HAZARD. FOLLOW ALL RECOMENDED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE OPERATING THE DRILL PRESS.
OPERATION LASER LIGHT SWITCH (Fig. 21) FIG. 21 WARNING: LASER RADIATION HAZARD. Do not stare into the beam. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this instruction manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Laser radiations on work table - Do not stare into reflected light from work surface. • Avoid exposure - Laser light is emitted from the housing front aperture. Do not stare into the aperture. • Do not disassemble laser.
OPERATION POSITION THE TABLE AND WORKPIECE (Fig. 23) FIG. 23 Always place a piece of backup material (A) (wood, plywood, etc.) on the table underneath the workpiece (B). This will prevent splintering on the underside of the workpiece as the drill bit breaks through. To keep the material from spinning out of control, it must contact the left side of the column as illustrated, or be clamped to the table.
OPERATION WORKPIECE METHOD (Fig. 24) • Mark the desired depth of the hole on the side of the workpiece (A). • With the switch off, bring the drill bit (B) down until the tip is even with the mark. • Hold the feed handle at this position. • Lock the depth scale tension knob. The chuck and the drill bit will now be stopped at the distance selected on the depth scale. DEPTH SCALE METHOD (Fig.
OPERATION DRILLING METAL • Use metal-piercing twist drill bits. • It is always necessary to lubricate the tip of the drill with oil to prevent overheating 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 with your bare hands. The cutting edge of the drill bit may seize the workpiece and throw it, causing serious injury.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn power switch off and remove plug from the power source outlet before doing maintenance on or lubricating your drill press. CAUTION: Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia. Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning agents minimizes the probability of damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Noisy operation • Incorrect belt tension • Dry spindle • Loose pulley • Bad bearing • Loose chuck • Worn spindle shaft or bearing • Bad chuck • Power supply • Motor connection • Switch connections • Motor winding burned • Bad switch • Adjust tension • Remove spindle/quill assembly lubricate • Tighten pulley • Replace bearing • Tighten by pressing chuck down on table • Replace spindle shaft or bearing • Replace chuck • Check power cord • Check moto
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10" Drill Press with Laser WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: If, during normal use, this PERFORMAX™ power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest Menards™ retail store.
