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Safety.......................................................... 2 Maintenance............................................... 12
Specifications.............................................. 6 Parts List and Diagram............................... 14
Setup........................................................... 6 Warranty..................................................... 16
Operation..................................................... 8
SAFETY
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should
be kept safe distance from work area.
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3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, to do a job for which it was not designed.
or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
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LENGTH instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
AMPERES
(at full load) 25′ 50′ 100′ 150′ 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
0–6 18 16 16 14 when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use. STARTING. Make sure switch is in
off position before plugging in.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
extension cord is in good condition. When using Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy accessories. The use of improper accessories
enough to carry the current your product will may cause risk of injury to persons.
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury
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Table A shows the correct size to use depending could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear should be carefully checked to determine that
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, it will operate properly and perform its intended
or other jewelry which may get caught in moving function – check for alignment of moving parts,
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant 20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
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lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It’s safer than using your 21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION
READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
13. Avoid unintentional starting.
work in a well ventilated area, and
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
work with approved safety equipment, such
14. To prevent FIRE, do not install a larger as those dust masks that are specially
bulb in this item′s bulb holder than designed to filter out microscopic particles.
listed in the specifications chart. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
15. People with pacemakers should consult their 17. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
16. WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other 18. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
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construction activities, contains chemicals discussed in this instruction manual cannot
known [to the State of California] to cause cover all possible conditions and situations
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. that may occur. It must be understood by the
Some examples of these chemicals are: operator that common sense and caution are
• Lead from lead-based paints factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
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1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an is a choice between different processes.
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check‑ups 4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
to ensure medical problems are not being caused
5. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
or worsened from use. Pregnant women or
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
people who have impaired blood circulation to
the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system 6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should explained in this manual. If any abnormal
not use this tool. If you feel any medical or vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
physical symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
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Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Mounting
Secure the tool to a supporting structure before use. Verify that installation surface has no hidden
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Before assembly, bolt the Base to a flat, level, utility lines before drilling or driving screws.
solid workbench capable of supporting the
weight of the drill press and any workpieces.
Assembly
Column to Base
Base (1)
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the Table Support in place.
Pivot
Lever (51)
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Figure B: Installing Table Support
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the Headstock in place. Screws
(9)
4. Thread the Feed Handles (6) into the
Feed Seat (7) and tighten them.
Feed
Handle (6)
Feed
Seat (7)
Figure C: Installing Headstock and Feed Handles
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Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
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Table Adjustment
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hole required is in line with the pointer (C). Figure E: Drill Depth Adjustment
3. Lock the collar in this position using the locking screw.
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it by pushing the Motor away from the Headstock until
Headstock (42), and move the Motor (14) towards the belt deflects by approximately 1/2″ at its center
the Headstock to relieve tension on the Belt (59). when using reasonable thumb pressure. Lock this
position in with the Motor Tension Knob (10).
Deflection
Distance
Lamp
(34)
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Motor Tension tensioned, it must be replaced.
Knob (10)
760 RPM 1150 RPM 1630 RPM 2180 RPM 3070 RPM
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The table above shows the belt arrangements for given drill speeds.
A full chart is also located on the inside of the pulley cover.
1. To prevent injury, allow the old 3. Install a new Light Bulb of the same type and rating.
Light Bulb (73) to cool completely first. (E14 base, 120V, 15W)
2. Remove the old Light Bulb (73) from the WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
Lamp (34) and dispose of it properly. FROM FIRE: Do not install a different style Light Bulb
or a Light Bulb with a higher wattage rating.
1. Insert the drill bit into the jaws of the Chuck 2. Before tightening the Chuck, ensure that
approximately 1″, ensuring that the jaws the drill bit is centered within the jaws.
do not touch the flutes of the drill bit.
3. Tighten the Chuck securely with
the included Chuck Key.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach 10. WHEN DRILLING COMPLETELY THROUGH
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the work area without creating a tripping hazard or WOOD, position a piece of scrap wood between the
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The material and the table to prevent splintering on the
power cord must reach the work area with enough underside of the material as the drill breaks through.
extra length to allow free movement while working. The scrap piece of wood must make contact with
the left side of the column. Securely clamp the
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps other end of the scrap wood to the table. Also, set
(not included) to prevent movement while working. the depth of the drill so that the drill will not come
in contact with the table - or align the table so that
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
the hole in its center is in line with the drill bit.
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
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5. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
3. Turn the Drill Press on. disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
4. Pull down on the Feed Knob and slowly
drill the hole into the workpiece.
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SAFETY
If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
tripped (if equipped). Press reset button on tool.
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon 4. Have technician service tool.
brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates Extension cord too long or Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
slowly. wire size too small. is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its
length and load. See Table A on page 3.
Performance 1. Accessory dull or damaged. 1. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
decreases 2. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. 2. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
over time.
Excessive noise 1. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon 1. Have technician service tool.
or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.)
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2. Belt (if equipped) too loose (slipping) 2. Properly tension belt.
or too tight (bearing damage).
Overheating. 1. Forcing machine to work too fast. 1. Allow machine to work at its own rate.
2. Accessory dull or damaged. 2. Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as needed.
3. Blocked motor housing vents. 3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
4. Motor being strained by long or 4. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension cord
small diameter extension cord. is needed, use one with the proper diameter for
its length and load. See Table A on page 3.
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Parts List
Part Description Qty Part Description Qty
1 Base 1 38 Power Cord 1
2 Column Support 1 39 Nut M10 4
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34 Lamp 1 71 Spindle 1
35 Nut M6 1 72 Chuck 1
36 Switch 1 73 Light Bulb 1
37 Switch Panel 1
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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29 28
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38 35
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63 39 18 3
73 40 15
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