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Table of Contents Section Page Adjusting the Table Square To Head ........ 19 Bevel Scale ............................................... 19 Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left Hand Operation ...................................... 20 Quill Return Spring ................................... 22 Adjusting Belt Latch Guard ........................ 23 Getting To Know Your Drill Press ................ 24 Spindle Speed in R.P.M. ........................... 25 Drilling to a Specific Depth ..................
• Completely assemble and align drill press (See “Assembly” section). • Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch. (See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press” section). • Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual. • Review the maintenance methods for this drill press (See “Maintenance” section). • Find and read all the warning labels found on the drill press (shown below).
Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued) • Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them. Before Each Use Inspect your drill press.
This drill press has 12 speeds as shown in adjusting spring tension of listed below: quill.
Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued) - Use the spindle speed recomthe drill press. mended for the specific operation • To reduce the risk of injury from and workpiece material - check the thrown work or tool contact, do not inside of the belt guard for drilling perform layout, assembly or setup information; for accessories, refer work on the table while the cutting to the instructions provided with tool is rotating. the accessories. • Don’t overreach.
Glossary of Terms Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. Drill Bit or Drill The cutting tool used in the drill press to make holes in a workpiece. Backup Material A piece of wood placed between the workpiece and table...it prevents wood in the workpiece from splintering when the drill passes through the backside of the workpice...also prevents drilling into the table top. Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or outdoors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands to hit the cutting tool. NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use.
Motor Safety Protection a. Motor Is Overloaded - Overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a short time. b. Line voltages should not be more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads, however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model. c. Improper or dull drill bit is used. 4.
Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed Medium Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Combination Square Must be True Draw Light Straight Edge of Line on Board Board 3/4" Thick Along this Edge This Edge Must be Perfectly Straight Framing Square Phillips Screwdriver Combination Square Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square is Flipped Over in Dotted Position Unpacking to the table and column. Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover.
List of Loose Parts Item Description Qty. A Head Asm. ....................................... 1 B Table................................................. 1 C Column Support Assembly............... 1 D Base ................................................. 1 A C E Bag Chuck ....................................... 1 F Bag of Loose Parts ..(Quantity varies) G Operator’s Manual ........................... 1 D F E B G Loose Parts Key Switch (1) M10 x 1.5-40 Long Hex Head Bolt (4) M10 x 1.
Location and Function of Controls 9 8 17 7 1 6 2 5 16 3 10 4 15 14 13 12 1. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 11 9. Depth Scale Lock...Locks the depth counterclockwise to apply tension to scale at selected depth. belt, turn handle clockwise to release 10. Spring Cap...Provides means to belt tension. adjust quill spring tension. Head Lock Set Screws...Locks the 11. Table Lock...Allows table to be head to the column.
Assembly WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, never connect plug to outlet until all assembly steps are completed and you read and understand all instructions. 10mm Dia. x 40mm Hex Head Bolt (4) Assembly of Base/Column 1. Locate four (4) 10mm dia. x 40mm long bolts among loose parts bag. 2. Position base on floor. Remove protective covering and discard. 3. Remove protective sleeve from column tube and discard.
Assembly (continued) Installing The Table 1. Loosen support lock and raise table support by turning table crank clockwise until support is at a working height level. Tighten support lock. Support Lock Table Support Column 2. Remove protective covering from table and discard. Loosen table lock, place table in table support and tighten table lock (located under table) by hand. NOTE: If table won’t fit into table support easily, pry open table support with a flat blade screwdriver.
Installing the Head CAUTION: The head assembly weighs about 80 pounds. To reduce the risk of back injury get help to lift the head. 1. Locate (2) two 10mm dia. x 12mm long set screws in loose parts bag. 2. Remove protective bag from head assembly and discard. Carefully lift head above column tube and slide it onto column making sure head slides down over column as far as possible. Align head with table and base. 10mm Dia. x 12mm Set Screw Head Column 3.
Assembly (continued) Straightedge Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment Checking Pulley(s) Alignment WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to accidental starting always turn drill press off and remove switch key before making belt adjustments. Pulley alignment is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment. If the pulleys or motor are removed for service, follow the pulley alignment instructions below. 1. Place the idler pulley from loose parts bag into the head as shown.
Tensioning Belt Belt Tension Lock Handle 1. Apply tension to belt by turning belt tension handle counterclockwise until belt deflects approximately 1/2 inch by thumb pressure at its center. 2. Tighten belt tension lock handles. NOTE: Over tensioning belt may cause motor not to start or damage bearings. 3. If belt slips while drilling, readjust belt tension. Also make sure the ribs in the belt are aligned with grooves in the pulley. Belt Tension Handle Installing Feed Handles 1.
Assembly (continued) 4. Unlock support lock and raise table so its about two (2) inches below tip of chuck. Support Lock Chuck Sleeve 5. Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open jaws in chuck completely. Chuck 6. Place a piece of wood on table. Turn feed handles counterclockwise and force chuck against table until chuck is secure.
Remove Screws Installing Light Bulb WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the tool before installing light bulb. 1. Remove the amber colored lens cover by removing the two Phillips screws. 2. Install a light bulb (not larger than 60 watt) into the socket inside the head. 3. Replace the lens cover. Adjusting the Table Square To Head NOTE: The combination square must be “true”. See “Unpacking and Checking Contents” section for method. 1.
Assembly (continued) Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left Hand Operation 4mm Cap Screw The drill press is shipped from the factory with feed handles set-up for right hand operation. However, if desired, the drill press feed handles can be converted to left hand operation. M12 Nuts WARNING: For your own safety turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments. 1.
7. Remove the 4mm socket head cap screw from the left side of the drill press and install in the same position on the right side of the drill press. Tighten screw. 8. Remove the 6mm stop pin screw from the right side of the drill press and install in the left side of the drill press as shown. Tighten stop pin screw. 9. Install the feed handle assembly and depth stop ring on the left side of the drill press.
Assembly (continued) WARNING: For your own safety turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments. To reduce the risk of injury from thrown parts due to spring release, follow instructions carefully and wear eye goggles. Quill Return Spring NOTE: The return spring tension is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment.
NOTE: For right hand operation (feed handle on right side) turn spring counterclockwise to the next notch and engage with the 4mm cap screw. 6. Finger tighten inner nut against spring housing. Do not overtighten as this will restrict quill movement. 7. Loosen depth scale lock and check quill return by rotating feed handles, lowering quill. 8. Proper tension is achieved when quill returns gently to full up position when released from 3/4” depth. 9.
Getting To Know Your Drill Press 19 Belt Guard Latch Feed Spring Adjustment Feed Spring 18 Spring Cap Light “On-Off” Switch 27 Storage 28 Drill “On-Off” Tray Switch 26 Chuck 20 Chuck Key 19 Belt Guard Latch 25 Support 2 Belt Guard Lock 1 Drill Speed Table 3 Belt Tension (Inside Belt Guard) Lock Handle 17 Depth Scale Lock 4 Belt Tension 24 Bevel 16 Depth Scale Scale Indicator 22 Table Bevel 15 Depth Lock (Under Table) Scale 14 Table Handle 5 Head Lock 6 Feed Handle 7 Column Colla
Spindle Speed in R.P.M. 1. Drill Speed Table...Drill Speed can be changed by placing the belt in any one of the stepped pulleys. The spindle speed chart, as shown above, lists belt positions for the various spindle speeds. 2. Belt Guard...Covers pulleys and belt during operation of drill press. 3. Belt Tension Lock Handle...Tightening handle locks motor bracket support to maintain correct belt distance and tension. 4. Belt Tension Handle...
Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued) 25. Support Lock...Tightening locks table support to column. Always have it locked in place while operating the drill press. 26. Chuck Key...It is a self ejecting chuck key which will “pop” out of the chuck when you let go of it. This action is designed to help prevent throwing of the chuck key from the chuck when power is turned “ON”. Do not use any other key as a substitute, order a new one if damaged or lost. 27. Storage Tray...
To lock switch in OFF position, hold switch IN with one hand and remove key with other hand. WARNING: For your own safety, always push the switch “OFF” when drill press is not in use, remove key and keep it in a safe place, also, in the event of a power failure (all of your lights go out) or blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, turn switch off, lock it and remove the key. This will prevent the drill press from starting up again when the power comes back on.
Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued) Locking Chuck at Desired Depth 1. With the switch off, loosen the depth scale lock. 2. Turn the feed handles until the chuck is at the desired depth. Hold feed handles at this position. 3. Turn the depth scale clockwise until it stops. 4. Tighten the depth scale lock. 5. The chuck will now be held at this depth when the feed handles are released. Depth Scale Lock Depth Scale Adjust to Desired Depth Removing Chuck and Arbor 1.
Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation Read the following instructions for operating your drill press to get the best results and to minimize the likelihood of personal injury. WARNING: For your own safety, always observe the safety precautions here and on pages 2 thru 6.
Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued) - Use the spindle speed recom- • To reduce the risk of injury from mended for the specific operation thrown work or tool contact, do not and workpiece material - check the perform layout, assembly or setup inside of the belt guard for drilling work on the table while the cutting information; for accessories, refer tool is rotating. to the instructions provided with • Don’t overreach. Keep proper footthe accessories. ing and balance at all times.
Positioning Table and Workpiece Lock the table to the column in a position so that the tip of the drill is just a little above the top of the workpiece. Always place a piece of backup material (wood, plywood, etc.) on the table underneath the workpiece. This will prevent “splintering” or making a heavy burr on the underside on the workpiece as the drill breaks through. To keep the backup material from spinning out of control, it must contact the left side of the column, as illustrated.
Basic Drill Press Operation (continued) Tilting Table To use the table in a bevel (tilted) position, loosen the set screw under table bevel lock with hex “L” wrench. Loosen bevel lock bolt with the 24mm flat wrench (included). Tilt table to desired angle by reading bevel scale. Retighten bevel lock and set screw. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from spinning work or tool breakage, always clamp workpiece and backup material securely to table before operating drill press with the table tilted.
Maintenance Maintenance Lubrication All of the ball bearings are packed with WARNING: For your own safety, grease at the factory. They require no furturn switch “OFF” and remove plug ther lubrication. from power source outlet before Periodically lubricate the table elevation maintaining or lubricating your drill mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the press. spindle, and the rack (teeth of the quill). A coat of automotive type paste wax See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press”.
Troubleshooting (continued) Trouble Drill bit burns Probable Cause Remedy 1. Incorrect speed 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. Change speed. See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press” section. Chips not coming out of 2. Retract drill bit frequency to clear hole chips 3. Resharpen drill bit Dull drill bit 4. Feed fast enough, allow drill bit to Feeding too slow cut Not lubricated 5. Lubricate drill bit. See “Basic Drill Press Operation” section. Drill bit leads off, hole not round 1. Hard grain in wood or 1.
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Figure 1 1 2 3 22 21 4 4 5 20 7 4 6 4 19 18 11 13 8 14 15 17 14 13 16 9 9 10 10 12 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Key Part No. No. 1 2 3 4 Key Part No. No. Description 11 828818 Guard Upper 12 828816 Link - Rear 13 817537 Clamp - Rear Link 14 817530 * Screw Pan Hd 15 817536 M5.5 x 1.
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Figure 2 Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Key Part No. No. Key Part No. No. Description 1 2 Description 828929 • Motor 30 828877 Holder Key Chuck 820381-2 * Screw Hex Hd. 31 828963 Lens Assembly M8 x 1.25-20 32 820240-6 * Screw Pan Hd. 3 821063-2 * Washer M8 x 16 x 1.6 M5 x 0.8-12 4 828940 Cord Motor 33 829595 Socket Bulb Asm. 5 824026-7 * Nut Hex M8 x 1.25 34 820244 * Screw Pan Hd. 6 817336-1 Mount Motor M6 x 1.
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Figure 3 10 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Key Part No. No. 1 2 3 4 5 817309 817310 817311 813480 817535 Key Part No. No. Description 6 7 8 9 10 Lock Nut M17 x 1.
Repair Parts Parts List for RDIGID 15" Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Figure 4 5 20 21 20 6 1 19 2 18 22 17 3 4 16 8 7 12 9 2 10 13 15 2 23 Key Part No. No. 11 14 Key Part No. No. Description Collar Rack * Screw Hex Soc. Set M6 x 1.0-10 3 821861-2 Support Table w/Indicator 4 826439 Crank (Includes Set Screw) 5 821880 Tube Column 6 828927 Rack 7 821881-1 Support Column 8 828870 Tray, Back 9 813164-6 Nut Hex M5 10 821754 * Screw Hex Hd. M10 x 1.
RIDGID¨ HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
