RIDGID Drill SP6490 User Guide

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
injury, the user must read and under-  
stand the operator's manual before  
using this product.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR  
FUTURE REFERENCE  
Part No. SP6490  
Printed in China  
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• 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 proce-  
dures 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).  
Before Using The Drill Press  
WARNING: Some dust created  
by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activi-  
ties contains chemicals known (to the  
State of California) to cause cancer,  
birth defects or other reproductive  
harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
• Lead from lead-bases paints,  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and  
cement and other masonry prod-  
ucts, and  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-  
cally-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures var-  
ies, depending on how often you do  
this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in  
a well ventilated area, and work with  
approved safety equipment, such as  
those dust masks that are specially  
designed to filter out microscopic par-  
ticles.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
mistakes that could cause serious,  
permanent injury, do not plug the drill  
press in until the following steps have  
been satisfactorily completed.  
When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press  
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous  
Environment.  
• Use the drill press in a dry, indoor  
place protected from rain.  
to tilt or move during any use, bolt it to  
the floor. Make sure and leave ade-  
quate room to fully open the belt guard.  
If the workpiece is too large to easily  
support with one hand, provide an aux-  
iliary support.  
To reduce the risk of injury from elec-  
trical shock, make sure your fingers  
do not touch the plug’s metal prongs  
when plugging in or unplugging the  
drill press.  
• Keep work area well lighted.  
Use recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may  
cause risk of injury to persons.  
To reduce the risk of injury from  
unexpected drill press movement.  
If there is any tendency of the drill press  
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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.  
• If any part is missing, bent or broken  
in any way, or any electrical part  
does not work properly, turn the drill  
press off and unplug the drill press.  
To reduce the risk of injury from  
accidental starting, turn the switch  
off, unplug the drill press, and  
remove the switch key before rais-  
ing the guard, changing the cutting  
tool, changing the setup, or adjust-  
ing anything. Make sure switch is in  
OFF position before plugging in.  
• Check for alignment of moving  
parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, drill press stabil-  
ity, and any other conditions that  
may affect the way the drill press  
works.  
• Replace damaged or missing parts  
before using the drill press again.  
• Remove adjusting keys and  
wrenches. Form a habit of checking  
for and removing keys and adjusting  
wrenches from table top before turn-  
ing drill press on.  
• Make sure all clamps and locks are  
tight and no parts have excessive  
play.  
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce  
The Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work  
Pieces  
• When cutting large diameter holes:  
rotary planers on this drill press.  
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the Thrown Workpiece  
table. Otherwise the cutting tool  
may grab and spin it at high speed.  
- Use only one piece, cup-type, hole  
cutters.  
- Do not use fly cutters or multi-part  
hole cutters as they can come  
apart or become unbalanced in  
use.  
• Thrown Workpiece is the grabbing  
of the workpiece by the rotating  
tool. The workpiece can be thrown  
at a very high speed in the direc-  
tion of rotation. This Can Cause  
Serious Injury. To reduce the pos-  
sibility of injury from thrown work:  
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the  
table whenever possible.  
- Keep speed below 1500 R.P.M.  
• Drum sanders must never be oper-  
ated on this drill press at a speed  
greater than 1800 R.P.M.  
• Do not install or use any drill that  
exceeds 7” in length or extends 6”  
below the chuck jaws. They can  
suddenly bend outward or break.  
- Buffing or sanding wheels or  
drums should be contacted on the  
side moving away from you, not  
the side moving toward you.  
- Use only recommended accesso-  
ries and follow the instructions  
supplied with the accessory.  
• Do not use wire wheels, router bits,  
shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or  
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This drill press has 12 speeds as  
listed below:  
shown in adjusting spring tension of  
quill.  
300 RPM  
400 RPM  
450 RPM  
600 RPM  
650 RPM  
700 RPM  
1100 RPM  
1600 RPM  
1700 RPM  
1900 RPM  
2600 RPM  
3100 RPM  
To prevent the workpiece from being  
torn from your hands, spinning of  
the tool, shattering the tool or being  
thrown, always properly support  
your work so it won’t shift or bind on  
the tool:  
- Always position backup material  
(use beneath the workpiece) to  
contact the left side of the column.  
- Whenever possible, position the  
workpiece to contact the left side of  
the column - If it is too short or the  
table is tilted, clamp 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 it to a table.  
- Never do any work “Freehand”  
(hand holding workpiece rather  
than supporting it on the table),  
except when polishing.  
- Securely lock head to column,  
table support to column and table  
to table support before operating  
drill press.  
- Never move the head or table  
while the tool is running.  
See inside of guard for specific place-  
ment of belt on pulleys.  
Think Safety  
WARNING: Do not allow famil-  
iarity (gained from frequent use of  
your drill press) to become com-  
monplace. Always remember that a  
careless fraction of a second is suf-  
ficient to inflict severe injury.  
Plan Your Work  
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which  
it was designed.  
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or  
attachment to do a job it was not  
designed to do.  
• If any part of your drill press is miss-  
ing, malfunctioning, has been dam-  
aged or broken...such as the motor  
switch, or other operating control, a  
safety device or the power cord, turn  
the drill press off and unplug it until  
the particular part is properly  
- Before starting the operation, jog  
the motor switch to make sure the  
drill or other cutting tool does not  
wobble or cause vibration.  
repaired or replaced.  
• Never place your fingers in a posi-  
tion where they could contact the  
drill or other cutting tool if the work-  
piece should unexpectedly shift or  
your hand should slip.  
• Keep guards in place and in working  
order.  
- If a workpiece overhangs the table  
such that it will fall or tip if not held,  
clamp it to the table or provide aux-  
iliary support.  
- Use fixtures for unusual operations  
to adequately hold, guide and posi-  
tion workpiece.  
To reduce the risk of injury from  
parts thrown by the spring, follow  
instructions exactly as given and  
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Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued)  
- Use the spindle speed recom-  
mended for the specific operation  
and workpiece material - check the  
inside of the belt guard for drilling  
information; for accessories, refer  
to the instructions provided with  
the accessories.  
• Never climb on the drill press table,  
it could break or pull the entire drill  
press down on you.  
the drill press.  
To reduce the risk of injury from  
thrown work or tool contact, do not  
perform layout, assembly or setup  
work on the table while the cutting  
tool is rotating.  
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper foot-  
ing and balance at all times.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools  
sharp and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for  
lubricating and changing accessories.  
• Turn the motor switch off and put  
away the switch key when leaving  
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears  
Dress for safety  
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist  
• For dusty operations, wear a dust  
mask along with safety goggles.  
Reduce the Risk of Accidental  
watches). They can get caught and Starting.  
draw you into moving parts.  
• Wear nonslip footwear.  
• Tie back long hair.  
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before  
plugging drill press into a power out-  
let.  
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
WARNING: Don't allow familiar-  
ity (gained from frequent use of  
your drill press) to cause a careless  
mistake. Always remember that a  
careless fraction of a second is  
enough to cause a severe injury.  
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce  
the risk of possible hearing damage,  
wear ear plugs or muffs when using  
drill press for hours at a time.  
• Any power tool can throw foreign  
objects into the eyes. This can result  
in permanent eye damage. Always  
wear safety goggles, not glasses  
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in  
Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on  
package. Everyday eyeglasses  
have only impact resistant lenses.  
They are not safety glasses. Safety  
Keep Children Away  
• Keep all visitors a safe distance  
from the drill press.  
• Make sure bystanders are clear of  
the drill press and workpiece.  
Before Leaving The Drill Press  
• Turn the drill press off.  
goggles are available at many local • Wait for tool bit to stop spinning.  
retail stores. Glasses or goggles not  
in compliance with ANSI or CSA  
could seriously hurt you when they  
break.  
• Unplug the drill press.  
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock  
the shop. Disconnect master  
switches. Remove the yellow switch  
key. Store it away from children and  
others not qualified to use the tool.  
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Glossary of Terms  
Workpiece  
The item on which the cutting operation is  
being performed.  
workpice...also prevents drilling into the  
table top.  
Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.)  
Drill Bit or Drill  
The cutting tool used in the drill press to  
make holes in a workpiece.  
The number of turns completed by a spin-  
ning object in one minute.  
Spindle Speed  
Backup Material  
The R.P.M. of the spindle.  
A piece of wood placed between the Backlash  
workpiece and table...it prevents wood in  
the workpiece from splintering when the  
drill passes through the backside of the  
The amount of handle movement or play  
between adjacent moving parts.  
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements  
Power Supply and Motor Specifications  
The A-C motor used on this tool is a  
WARNING: To reduce the risk  
of electrical hazards, fire hazards or  
damage to the tool, use proper cir-  
cuit protection. Your tool is wired at  
the factory for operation using the  
voltage shown. Connect tool to a  
power line with the appropriate volt-  
age and a 15-amp branch circuit.  
Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse  
or circuit breaker. To reduce the risk  
of shock or fire, if power cord is  
worn or cut, or damaged in any  
way, have it replaced immediately.  
totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), induc-  
tion nonreversible type, having the follow-  
ing specifications:  
Rated H.P  
Voltage  
Amperes  
Hertz (Cycles)  
Phase  
1/2  
110-120  
8.0  
60  
Single  
1700  
Clockwise  
RPM  
Rotation of Shaft  
General Electrical Connections  
DANGER: To reduce the risk of  
electrocution:  
1. Use only identical replacement  
parts when servicing. Servicing  
should be performed by a quali-  
fied service technician.  
WARNING: Do not permit fin-  
gers to touch the terminals of plug  
when installing or removing the  
plug to or from the outlet.  
2. Do not use in rain or where floor  
is wet.  
This tool is intended for indoor  
residential use only.  
SYMBOL  
MEANING  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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 elec-  
trical shock occurs there is the  
potential of a secondary hazard,  
such as your hands to hit the cut-  
ting tool.  
NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool  
may not fit into the outlet you are planning  
to use. Your local electrical code may  
require slightly different power cord plug  
connections. If these differences exist  
refer to and make the proper adjustments  
per your local code before your tool is  
plugged in and turned on.  
In the event of a malfunction or break-  
down, grounding provides a path of least  
resistance for electric current to reduce  
the risk of electric shock. This tool is  
equipped with an electric cord having an  
equipment grounding conductor and a  
grounding plug, as shown. The plug must  
be plugged into a matching outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded in accor-  
dance with all local codes and ordi-  
nances.  
3-Prong Plug  
Properly  
Grounded  
3-Prong Outlet  
Grounding  
Prong  
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will  
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
Improper connection of the equipment  
grounding conductor can result in a risk of  
electric shock. The conductor with insula-  
tion having an outer surface that is green  
with or without yellow stripes is the equip-  
ment grounding conductor. If repair or  
replacement of the electric cord or plug is  
necessary, do not connect the equipment-  
grounding conductor to a live terminal.  
If the grounding instructions are not com-  
pletely understood, or if you are in doubt  
as to whether the tool is properly  
grounded check with a qualified electri-  
cian or service personnel.  
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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. Most motor troubles may be traced to  
loose or incorrect connections, overload,  
low voltage (such as small size wire in  
the supply circuit) or to overly long sup-  
ply circuit wire. Always check the con-  
nections, the load and the supply circuit  
whenever motor doesn't work well.  
Check wire sizes and length with the  
Wire Size Chart shown.  
Motor Safety Protection  
IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage,  
this motor should be blown out or vacu-  
umed frequently to keep sawdust from  
interfering with normal motor ventilation.  
1. Connect this tool to a power source  
with the appropriate voltage for your  
model and a 15-amp branch circuit  
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit  
breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can  
damage the motor.  
2. If the motor won't start, turn the switch  
off immediately and unplug the tool.  
Check the quill to make sure it turns  
freely. If the quill is free, try to start the  
motor again. If the motor still does not  
start, refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting  
Chart."  
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers  
may trip frequently if:  
Wire Sizes  
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension pole receptacles which accept the tools  
cord is used and is in good condition.  
plug.  
The use of any extension cord will cause  
some loss of power. To keep this to a min-  
imum and to prevent overheating and  
motor burnout, use the table at right to  
determine the minimum wire size  
(A.W.G.) extension cord.  
Extension Cord  
Gauge  
(A.W.G.)  
Length  
0-25  
25-50  
16  
14  
Use only 3-wire extension cords which  
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-  
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Unpacking and Checking Contents  
Tools Needed  
Combination Square Must be True  
Draw Light  
Line on Board  
Along this Edge  
Straight Edge of  
Board 3/4" Thick  
This Edge Must be  
Perfectly Straight  
Medium Screwdriver  
Framing  
Square  
Adjustable Wrench  
Phillips Screwdriver  
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square  
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position  
Combination Square  
Unpacking  
to the table and column. Use any ordi-  
nary household type grease and spot  
remover.  
WARNING: For your own safety,  
never connect plug to power source  
outlet until all assembly steps are  
complete, and you have read and  
understood the safety and operat-  
ing instructions.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
fire or toxic reaction, never use gas-  
oline, naptha or similar highly vola-  
tile solvents to remove protective  
oil.  
The Drill Press is shipped complete in one  
box.  
1. Separate all “loose parts” from packing  
materials and check each item with  
illustration and “Table of Loose Parts.”  
3. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table  
and column to prevent rust. Wipe all  
parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth.  
NOTE: Make certain all items are  
accounted for before discarding any pack-  
ing material.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
injury, if any parts are missing, do  
not attempt to assemble the drill  
press, plug in the power cord, or  
turn the switch on until the missing  
parts are obtained and installed  
correctly.  
2. Remove the protective oil that is applied  
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List of Loose Parts  
Item Description  
Qty.  
A Head Asm. .......................................1 F Bag of Loose Parts ..(Quantity varies)  
B Table.................................................1 G Operator’s Manual ........................... 1  
C Column Support Assembly...............1 H Key Switch, Feed Handle, Wrench...1  
D Base.................................................1  
E Bag Chuck........................................1  
I
J
Belts................................................. 2  
Idler Pulley ....................................... 1  
D
C
A
F
J
E
I
B
G
Loose Parts  
H
Key Switch (1)  
M10 x 1.5-40 Long  
Hex Head Bolt (4)  
Crank  
(With Set Screw) (1)  
M10 x 1.5-12 Long  
Hex Socket Set Screw (2)  
Feed Handle (3)  
Chuck Key (1)  
M24 Hex Box Wrench (1)  
M3 Hex “L” Wrench (1)  
Support Lock  
Handle (1)  
Chuck (1)  
Storage Tray (1)  
M5 Hex “L” Wrench (1)  
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Location and Function of Controls  
9
8
17  
7
1
3
6
2
5
16  
10  
4
15  
14  
13  
11  
12  
1. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle  
counterclockwise to apply tension to  
belt, turn handle clockwise to release  
belt tension.  
9. Depth Scale Lock...Locks the depth  
scale at selected depth.  
10. Spring Cap...Provides means to  
adjust quill spring tension.  
2. Head Lock Set Screws...Locks the  
head to the column. Always have  
them locked in place while operating  
the drill press.  
3. Feed Handle...For moving the chuck  
up or down. One or two of the han-  
dles may be removed if necessary  
whenever the workpiece is of such  
unusual shape that it interferes with  
the handles.  
4. Table Crank...Turn clockwise to ele-  
vate table. Support lock must be  
released before operating crank.  
5. Chuck...Holds drill bit or other rec-  
ommended accessory to perform  
desired operations.  
6. Depth Scale...Allows operator to  
adjust drill press to drill to a desired  
depth.  
11. Table Lock...Allows table to be  
rotated in various positions and  
locked.  
12. Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table  
in any position from 0°- 45°.  
13. Bevel Scale...Shows degree table is  
tilted for bevel operations. Scale is  
mounted on side of arm.  
14. Support Lock Handle...Tightening  
locks table support to column. Always  
have it locked in place while operat-  
ing the drill press.  
15. Chuck Key...Used to tighten drill in  
the chuck and also to loosen the  
chuck for drill removal.  
16. Storage Tray...Conveniently holds  
drill bits and other accessories.  
17. Belt Tension Lock Handles...Tight-  
ening handles locks motor bracket  
support to maintain correct belt dis-  
tance and tension.  
7. Drill “On-Off” Switch...Has locking  
feature to prevent unauthorized and  
possible hazardous use by children  
and others.  
8. Light “On-Off” Switch...Turns the  
light on and off.  
Note and follow the safety warnings  
and instructions that appear on the  
panel on the right side of the head.  
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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 under-  
stand 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 protec-  
tive covering and discard.  
Column  
Support  
3. Remove protective sleeve from column  
tube and discard. Place column assem-  
bly on base, and align holes in column  
support with holes in base.  
4. Install a bolt in each hole through col-  
umn support and base and tighten with  
adjustable wrench.  
Base  
Column  
Table  
Support  
5. Locate table crank and support lock from  
loose parts.  
Support  
Lock  
Elevation  
Worm Shaft  
6. Install support lock from left side into  
table support and tighten by hand.  
7. Install table crank assembly and tighten  
set screw with a 3mm hex “L” wrench.  
Do not overtighten. Set screw should be  
tightened against the flat section of the  
shaft.  
Handle  
NOTE: To minimize crank backlash,  
tighten support lock, rotate elevation  
worm shaft clockwise, then assemble  
crank tight against table support and  
tighten set screw.  
Table  
Support  
Table  
Crank  
8. Check column collar for proper adjust-  
ment. Collar should not be angled on the  
column and it should be positioned so  
rack will slide freely in collar when table  
is rotated 360° around column tube. If  
readjusted, only tighten set screw  
enough to keep collar in place.  
Do Not  
Overtighten  
Set Screw  
Column  
Collar  
Rack  
NOTE: To reduce the risk of column or  
collar damage, do not overtighten set  
screw.  
Column  
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Assembly (continued)  
Installing The Table  
Support  
Lock  
Table  
Support  
Table  
Crank  
1. Loosen support lock and raise table  
support by turning table crank clock-  
wise until support is at a working  
height level. Tighten support lock.  
Rack  
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.  
Table  
Support  
Table  
NOTE: If table won’t fit into table support  
easily, pry open table support with a flat  
blade screwdriver.  
Support  
Lock  
Table  
Lock  
Installing the Storage Tray  
Pan Head Screw  
5mm x 60mm  
(Not Actual Size)  
1. Locate the two piece storage tray, (2)  
two 5mm dia. x 60 mm long screw, and  
(2) two 5 mm hex nuts.  
Hex Nut  
5 mm  
2. Attach to the column as shown. Make  
sure the storage tray is located above  
the column collar. Be careful not to over-  
tighten the nuts.  
Storage Tray  
Column  
Collar  
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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.  
10mm Dia. x 12mm  
Set Screw  
2. Remove protective bag from head  
assembly and discard. Carefully lift head  
above column tube and slide it onto col-  
umn making sure head slides down over  
column as far as possible. Align head  
with table and base.  
Head  
Column  
3. Install a set screw in each hole (as indi-  
cated) on the right side of the head, and  
using a 5mm hex “L” wrench, tighten the  
two head lock set screws.  
Head Lock  
Set Screws  
Head  
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Assembly (continued)  
Pulley Alignment and Speed  
Adjustment  
Straightedge  
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.  
1. Place the idler pulley from loose parts Lower  
Motor  
Mount  
Nuts  
Belt  
Tension  
Lock  
Belt  
bag into the head as shown. Place  
belts from loose parts bag on pulleys  
following speed adjustment instruc-  
tions below.  
Guard  
Motor  
Handle  
• Loosen the motor mount nuts.  
• Move the motor until the pulleys are  
2. Place a straightedge such as a piece of  
wood, metal, or framing square across  
the top of pulleys.  
3. The top of all three pulleys should touch  
the straightedge.  
in line.  
• Retighten the motor mount nuts.  
NOTE: To avoid rattles or other noise,  
motor frame must not touch lower belt  
guard.  
4. If not:  
Speed Adjustment  
1. Release belt tension lock handles  
located on each side of drill press head  
by turning them counterclockwise.  
2. Loosen belt tension by turning belt ten-  
sion handle clockwise.  
Belt  
Tension  
Handle  
3. Use speed chart inside belt guard to  
choose speed for drilling operation.  
Install belts in correct position for desired  
speed. The longer of the two belts is  
always positioned between the spin-  
dle pulley and idler pulley.  
Spindle  
Pulley  
Idler  
Pulley  
IMPORTANT: Visually check to make sure  
the four ribs on the belt are placed into the  
four pulley grooves.  
Properly aligned belt should not  
touch the stepped surface on  
the pulley  
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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.  
Belt  
Tension  
Handle  
3. If belt slips while drilling, readjust belt  
tension. Also make sure the ribs in the  
belt are aligned with grooves in the pul-  
ley.  
Installing Feed Handles  
1. Locate three (3) feed handles among  
loose parts.  
2. Screw the feed handles into the  
threaded holes in the hub and tighten.  
3. Tighten feed handles using the open  
end of the M24 hex box wrench included  
with drill press.  
Tighten Using  
M24 Wrench  
Hub  
Feed  
Handle  
Installing the Drill Chuck  
Quill  
1. Clean the tapered surfaces on the  
chuck and spindle with a clean cloth.  
Make sure there are no foreign parti-  
cles sticking to these surfaces. The  
slightest piece of dirt on these surfaces  
will prevent the arbor from seating  
properly. This will cause the drill to  
“wobble”.  
Spindle  
Tapered  
Surface  
Arbor  
Tapered  
Surface  
2. Slide chuck into spindle of drill press.  
3. Push up on chuck assembly as you  
rotate it.  
Chuck  
Sleeve  
Chuck Body  
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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.  
Feed  
Handle  
Wood  
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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. Insert precision round steel rod or  
straight drill bit approximately 3” long  
into chuck and tighten.  
2. With table raised to working height and  
locked on column, place combination  
square flat on table beside rod or bit.  
3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the  
set screw under bevel lock with 3mm “L”  
wrench, then loosen the table bevel lock  
bolt with the 24mm hex box wrench  
(included). (This adjustment is located  
under the table).  
Table  
4. Align the table square to the rotor bit by  
rotating table until the square and rod or  
bit are in line.  
5. Retighten table bevel lock.  
6. Retighten set screw.  
Set  
Table Bevel  
Screw  
Lock  
Bevel Scale  
Table  
NOTE: The bevel scale has been  
included to provide a quick method for  
beveling the table to approximate angles.  
If precise accuracy is necessary,  
a
square, or other precision measuring tool  
should be used to position the table.  
1. To use the bevel scale do the following.  
a. Loosen set screw and table bevel  
lock (see step 3 above).  
b. Move table so desired angle on bevel  
scale is straight across from zero line  
on pointer.  
Pointer  
Scale  
c. Retighten table bevel lock and set screw.  
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Assembly (continued)  
4mm Cap  
Screw  
Converting From Right Hand  
Operation to Left Hand Operation  
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 (O) and remove  
plug from power source outlet  
before making any adjustments.  
1. To help keep the drill chuck from falling  
on to the floor, place a piece of scrap  
wood on top of the table and raise the  
table until it engages the chuck.  
CAUTION: Releasing the spring  
assembly without proper support of  
the chuck will allow the quill assem-  
bly to drop on top of the drill press  
table.  
2. Firmly hold spring housing against head  
so it remains engaged with the 4mm  
cap screw. Remove both M12 nuts and  
M12 washer from the feed handle  
assembly shaft.  
3. Use both hands to firmly grasp the  
spring assembly. Pull the spring  
assembly slightly away from the drill  
press, disengaging the spring housing  
from the cap screw. While firmly hold-  
ing the housing, allow the spring  
assembly to unwind clockwise until  
the spring tension is relieved.  
CAUTION: To prevent injury, be  
careful not to allow the spring  
assembly to rapidly unwind.  
Remove 4mm  
Cap Screws  
4. Remove the spring assembly.  
5. Slide the feed handle assembly out  
from the right side of the head.  
6. Remove the bushing located on the  
left of the head assembly as shown. It  
may be necessary to tap this bushing  
out from the right side. Reinstall this  
bushing on the right side of the drill  
press.  
Remove  
Bushing  
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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.  
Install 6mm  
Stop 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. With the chuck at its high-  
est possible position, turn the depth  
scale clockwise until it stops and  
tighten the depth scale lock. This will  
prevent the quill from dropping while  
installing the spring.  
10. Install the spring assembly on the right  
side of the drill press, making sure the  
two housing screw heads face out-  
wards. The center tab of the spring  
must go in the slot on the feed handle  
assembly.  
If necessary, use a screwdriver to align  
and keep spring centered during installa-  
tion.  
11. Replace M12 washer and screw the  
outer and inner nuts back on the feed  
handle assembly. Hold the spring  
assembly in place and loosely assem-  
ble both nuts. See following page for  
quill return spring adjustment.  
Right side housing screws  
face outward as shown  
Install Feed Handle  
Assembly  
12. Remove the depth scale and reposi-  
tion so numbers are legible as shown.  
13. Remove the depth scale indicator  
from the right side of the drill press  
and reinstall on the left side of the drill  
press.  
14. Remove the scrap wood from the  
table top.  
Remove Depth Scale  
and Reposition  
Install Depth  
Scale  
Indicator  
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Assembly (continued)  
WARNING: For your own safety  
turn switch OFF (O) 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.  
If you switched your drill press from right  
hand operation to left hand operation, fol-  
low the procedure below to adjust spring  
tension.  
1. With the chuck at its highest possible  
position, turn the depth scale clockwise  
until it stops and tighten the depth  
scale lock. This will prevent the quill  
from dropping while tensioning the  
spring.  
Spring  
Cap  
4 mm Cap  
Screw  
Notch  
NOTE: For right hand operation (feed  
handle on right side) turn the depth scale  
counterclockwise until it stops and  
tighten the depth scale lock.  
2. Check to make sure spring housing is  
mounted correctly. When spring hous-  
ing is placed on the right side (feed  
handles mounted on left side), the  
housing screws face out as shown.  
When spring housing is placed on the  
left side (feed handles mounted on  
right side), the housing screws face  
toward the head as shown.  
Nut (Inner)  
Nut (Outer)  
3. Lower table for additional clearance.  
4. Firmly hold the spring assembly  
against the head keeping it engaged  
with the 4mm cap screw while loosen-  
ing and removing the outer nut only.  
5. Loosen inner nut (approximately 1/4  
inch) and disengage spring housing  
from the 4mm cap screw. Using both  
hands turn spring clockwise to the  
next notch and engage with the 4mm  
cap screw.  
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NOTE: For right hand operation (feed  
handle on right side) turn spring counter-  
clockwise to the next notch and engage  
with the 4mm cap screw.  
Left side housing screws  
face towards head as shown  
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. If there is not enough tension on  
spring, repeat steps 5-8 moving only  
one notch each time and checking  
tension after each repetition.  
Nut (Outer)  
Nut (Inner)  
10. After adjusting spring, replace outer  
nut and tighten to inner nut. But do not  
overtighten against inner nut.  
11. Check quill movement to make sure it  
is smooth and unrestricted. If move-  
ment is too tight, loosen outer nut and  
slightly loosen inner nut until unre-  
stricted. Retighten outer nut.  
Right side housing screws  
face outward as shown  
Adjusting Belt Latch Guard  
The button latch is adjusted at the factory  
to be self latching when the pulley guard  
lid is closed. If adjustment is needed,  
loosen the two screws securing the latch  
to the lid and move latch back until the lid  
closes without depressing the button. The  
button can also be adjusted up and down  
to assure lid closes tight by loosening the  
two screws in back of the latch button,  
and moving the button up or down as  
needed.  
Latch Adjusting Screws  
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Getting To Know Your Drill Press  
19 Belt Guard  
Latch  
Feed Spring  
Adjustment  
Feed Spring  
18 Spring  
Cap  
Light “On-Off”  
Switch  
27 Storage  
Tray  
28 Drill “On-Off”  
Switch  
26 Chuck  
Key  
20 Chuck  
19 Belt Guard Latch  
2 Belt Guard  
25 Support  
Lock  
1 Drill Speed Table  
(Inside Belt Guard)  
3 Belt Tension  
Lock Handle  
17 Depth Scale  
Lock  
4 Belt Tension  
Handle  
24 Bevel  
Scale  
16 Depth Scale  
Indicator  
5 Head Lock  
6 Feed Handle  
22 Table Bevel  
Lock  
(Under Table)  
15 Depth  
Scale  
7 Column  
Collar  
14 Table  
9 Table Crank  
8 Table Support  
10 Rack  
21 Arm  
13 Column  
23 Table  
Lock  
12 Column  
Support  
11 Base  
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Spindle Speed in R.P.M.  
1. Drill Speed Table...Drill Speed can be 11. Base...Supports drill press. For addi-  
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.  
tional stability, holes are provided in  
base to bolt drill press to floor. (See  
“Additional Safety Instructions for Drill  
Presses”.  
12. Column Support...Supports column,  
guides rack, and provides mounting  
holes for column to base.  
2. Belt Guard...Covers pulleys and belt  
during operation of drill press.  
3. Belt Tension Lock Handle...Tighten- 13. Column...Connects head, table and  
ing handle locks motor bracket sup-  
port to maintain correct belt distance  
and tension.  
base on a one-piece tube for easy  
alignment and movement.  
14. Table...Provides working surface to  
support workpiece.  
15. Depth Scale...Shows depth of hole  
being drilled in inches and millimeters.  
16. Depth Scale Indicator...Indicates  
drilling depth selected on depth scale.  
17. Depth Scale Lock...Locks the depth  
scale to selected depth.  
4. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle  
counterclockwise to apply tension to  
belt, turn handle clockwise to release  
belt tension. Refer to section “Assem-  
bly-Installing and Tensioning Belt”.  
5. Head Lock Set Screws...Lock the  
head to the column. Always have  
them locked in place while operating  
the drill press.  
18. Spring Asm....Provides means to  
adjust quill spring tension.  
6. Feed Handle...For moving 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.  
19. Belt Guard Latch...Press button to  
raise belt guard.  
20. Chuck...Holds drill bit or other recom-  
mended accessory to perform desired  
operations.  
7. Column Collar... Holds the rack to the  
column. Rack remains movable in col-  
lar to permit table support movements.  
8. Table Support...Travels up and down  
on column. Supports arm and crank.  
9. Table Crank...Turn clockwise to ele-  
vate table. Support lock must be  
released before operating crank.  
21. Arm...Extends beyond table support  
for mounting aligning the table.  
22. Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table in  
any position from 0°- 45°.  
23. Table Lock...Table can be rotated in  
various positions and locked.  
24. Bevel Scale...Shows degree table is  
tilted for bevel operations. Scale is  
mounted on table support, if it is to be  
used for quick reference where accu-  
racy is not critical.  
10. Rack...Combines with gear mecha-  
nism to provide easy elevation of table  
by hand operated table crank.  
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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 (I). Do not use any  
other key as a substitute, order a new  
one if damaged or lost.  
27. Storage Tray...Conveniently holds  
drill bits and other accessories.  
28. I/O Switch...Has locking feature. This  
feature is intended to prevent unau-  
thorized and possible hazardous use  
by children and others.  
Insert key into switch.  
NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic.  
Key  
To turn drill ON (I), insert finger under  
switch lever and pull.  
To turn drill OFF (O), push lever in.  
NOTE: In an emergency: If the drill bit  
binds, stalls, stops or tends to tear the  
workpiece loose, you can quickly turn the  
drill off by hitting the switch with the palm  
of your hand.  
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To lock switch in OFF (O) position, hold  
switch IN with one hand and remove key  
with other hand.  
WARNING: For your own safety,  
always push the switch OFF (O)  
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.  
Drilling to a Specific Depth  
To drill a blind hole (not all the way  
through) to a given depth, proceed as fol-  
lows.  
1. Mark the depth of the hole on the work-  
piece.  
2. Loosen the depth scale lock.  
3. With the switch OFF (O), bring the drill  
bit down until the tip of lips of the bit are  
even with the mark.  
4. Turn the depth scale counterclockwise  
until it stops moving.  
5. Tighten the depth scale lock.  
6. The drill bit will stop at this depth until the  
depth scale is readjusted.  
1/4" Mark  
Another Way - Depth Scale  
1. With the power off, loosen the depth  
scale lock.  
2. Place workpiece on table. Adjust table  
until the tip of the drill bit is just a little  
above the top of the workpiece, turn the  
depth scale counterclockwise to zero.  
3. Turn the depth scale clockwise until the  
depth scale indicator points to the  
desired drilling depth on the depth scale.  
4. Tighten the depth scale lock.  
5. The chuck or drill will now be stopped  
after traveling downward the distance  
selected on the depth scale.  
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Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued)  
Locking Chuck at Desired Depth  
Depth  
1. With the switch off, loosen the depth  
scale lock.  
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  
Adjust to  
Desired Depth  
Removing Chuck and Arbor  
1. Open jaws of chuck as wide as they will  
go by turning chuck sleeve.  
2. Using a downwards motion carefully tap  
on the chuck with a mallet while slowly  
turning the chuck with your other hand.  
Make sure and hold onto the chuck to  
prevent it from dropping when it is  
released from the spindle nose.  
NOTE: If chuck is difficult to remove,  
place dowel rod on top surface of chuck  
and tap dowel with hammer.  
Chuck  
Sleeve  
Chuck Body  
Chuck  
Sleeve  
Chuck  
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Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation  
Read the following instructions for  
operating your drill press to get the  
WARNING: For your own safety,  
always observe the safety precau-  
best results and to minimize the likeli- tions here and on pages 2 thru 6.  
hood of personal injury.  
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears  
Dress for safety  
To prevent the workpiece from being  
torn from your hands, spinning of  
the tool, shattering the tool or being  
thrown, always properly support  
your work so it won’t shift or bind on  
the tool:  
- Always position backup material  
(use beneath the workpiece) to  
contact the left side of the column.  
- Whenever possible, position the  
workpiece to contact the left side of  
the column - If it is too short or the  
table is tilted, clamp 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 it to a table.  
- Never do any work “Freehand”  
(hand holding workpiece rather  
than supporting it on the table),  
except when polishing.  
- Securely lock head to column,  
table support to column and table  
to table support before operating  
drill press.  
- Never move the head or table  
while the tool is running.  
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist  
watches). They can get caught and  
draw you into moving parts.  
• Wear nonslip footwear.  
• Tie back long hair.  
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce  
the risk of possible hearing damage,  
wear ear plugs or muffs when using  
drill press for hours at a time.  
Plan Your Work  
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which  
it was designed.  
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or  
attachment to do a job it was not  
designed to do.  
• If any part of your drill press is miss-  
ing, malfunctioning, has been dam-  
aged or broken...such as the motor  
switch, or other operating control, a  
guard, safety device or the power  
cord, turn the drill press off and  
unplug it until the particular part is  
properly repaired or replaced.  
- Before starting the operation, jog  
the motor switch to make sure the  
drill or other cutting tool does not  
wobble or cause vibration.  
- If a workpiece overhangs the table  
such that it will fall or tip if not held,  
clamp it to the table or provide aux-  
iliary support.  
• Never place your fingers in a posi-  
tion where they could contact the  
drill or other cutting tool if the work-  
piece should unexpectedly shift or  
your hand should slip.  
To reduce the risk of injury from  
parts thrown by the spring, follow  
instructions exactly as given and  
shown in adjusting spring tension  
of quill.  
- Use fixtures for unusual operations  
to adequately hold, guide and posi-  
tion workpiece.  
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Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued)  
- Use the spindle speed recom- • To reduce the risk of injury from  
mended for the specific operation  
and workpiece material - check the  
inside of the belt guard for drilling  
information; for accessories, refer  
to the instructions provided with  
the accessories.  
thrown work or tool contact, do not  
perform layout, assembly or setup  
work on the table while the cutting  
tool is rotating.  
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper foot-  
ing and balance at all times.  
• Never climb on the drill press table,  
it could break or pull the entire drill  
press down on you.  
• Turn the motor switch off and put  
away the switch key when leaving  
the drill press.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools  
sharp and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for  
lubricating and changing accesso-  
ries.  
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce  
the Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work  
Pieces  
• When cutting large diameter holes: • Drum sanders must never be oper-  
ated on this drill press at a speed  
greater than 1800 R.P.M.  
• Do not install or use any drill that  
exceeds 7” in length or extends 6”  
below the chuck jaws. They can  
suddenly bend outward or break.  
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the  
table. Otherwise the cutting may  
grab and spin it at high speed.  
- Use only one piece, cup-type, hole  
cutters.  
- Do not use fly cutters or multi-part  
hole cutters as they can come • Do not use wire wheels, router bits,  
apart or become unbalanced in  
use.  
shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or  
rotary planers on this drill press.  
- Keep speed below 1500 R.P.M.  
Basic Drill Press Operation  
Installing Drills  
Insert drill into chuck far enough to obtain  
maximum gripping of the chuck jaws. The  
jaws are approximately 1" long. When  
using a small drill do not insert it so far  
that the jaws touch the flutes (spiral  
grooves) of the drill. Make sure that the  
drill is centered in the chuck before tight-  
ening the chuck with the key.  
Chuck Key  
Chuck  
Jaws  
Tighten the drill sufficiently, so that is does  
not slip while drilling.  
Turn the chuck key clockwise to tighten,  
counterclockwise to loosen.  
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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 under-  
neath 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.  
Workpiece  
WARNING: To prevent the work-  
piece or the backup material from  
being torn from your hand while  
drilling, position them against the  
left side of the column. If the work-  
piece or the backup material are not  
long enough to reach the column,  
clamp them to the table. Failure to  
do this could result in personal  
injury.  
Backup  
Material  
For small pieces that cannot be clamped  
to the table, use a drill press vise (not  
included).  
Workpiece  
WARNING: The vise must be  
clamped or bolted to the table to  
reduce the risk of injury from spin-  
ning work and vise or tool break-  
age.  
Drill Press  
Vise  
Bolt or Clamp Vise Securely  
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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).  
Bevel Lock  
Tilt table to desired angle by reading  
bevel scale. Retighten bevel lock and set  
screw.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
Set Screw  
Bevel Scale  
injury from spinning work or tool  
breakage, always clamp workpiece  
and backup material securely to  
table before operating drill press  
with the table tilted.  
To return table to original position: Loosen  
set screw and bevel lock, tilt table back to  
0° on bevel scale and retighten set screw,  
then tighten bevel lock.  
Hole Location  
Make a dent in the workpiece where you  
want the hole, using a center punch or a  
sharp nail.  
Before turning the switch on, bring the drill  
down to the workpiece lining it up with the  
hole location.  
Feeding  
Pull down on the feed handles with only  
enough effort to allow the drill to cut.  
Feeding too slowly might cause the drill to  
burn. Feeding too rapidly might stop the  
motor, cause the belt or drill to slip, tear  
the workpiece loose or break the drill bit.  
When drilling metal, it may be necessary  
to lubricate the tip of the drill with cutting  
oil or motor oil to prevent burning of the  
drill tip.  
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Maintenance  
Maintenance  
Lubrication  
All of the ball bearings are packed with  
grease at the factory. They require no fur-  
ther lubrication.  
Periodically lubricate the table elevation  
mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the  
spindle, and the rack (teeth of the quill).  
See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press”.  
WARNING: For your own safety,  
turn switch OFF (O) and remove  
plug from power source outlet  
before maintaining or lubricating  
your drill press.  
A coat of automotive type paste wax  
applied to the table and column will help  
to keep the surfaces clean.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
shock or fire hazard, if the power  
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in  
any way, have it replaced immedi-  
ately.  
Wiring Diagram  
Cord w/Plug  
Green  
White  
Black  
Switch Locking  
(On/Off)  
Top  
Lead  
3"  
Black  
Motor Cord  
White  
Green  
To  
Motor  
White  
Black  
Lead 3" White  
White  
Black  
Socket Asm Bulb  
Switch Rocker (Light)  
Troubleshooting  
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF (O) and always remove  
plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting.  
Consult your Authorized Service Center if for any reason motor will not run.  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Noisy Operation  
1. Incorrect belt tension. 1. Adjust tension. See “Installing and  
Tensioning Belt” section.  
2. Dry spindle.  
2. Lubricate spindle. See “Lubrication”  
section.  
3. Loose spindle pulley 3. Checking tightness of retaining nut  
on pulley, and tighten if necessary.  
4. Loose motor pulley  
4. Tighten set screws in pulleys.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
1. Incorrect speed  
Remedy  
Drill bit burns  
1. Change speed. See “Getting to  
Know Your Drill Press” section.  
2. Chips not coming out of 2. Retract drill bit frequency to clear  
hole  
chips  
3. Dull drill bit  
4. Feeding too slow  
3. Resharpen drill bit  
4. Feed fast enough, allow drill bit to  
cut  
5. 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. Resharpen drill bit correctly  
lengths of cutting lips  
and/or angles not  
equal.  
2. Bent drill bit  
2. Replace drill bit  
Wood splinters on 1. No “backup material” 1. Use “backup material”. See “Basic  
underside  
under workpiece  
Drill Press Operation” section.  
Workpiece torn  
loose from hand  
1. Not supported or  
clamped properly  
1. Support or clamp workpiece. See  
“Basic Drill Press Operation” sec-  
tion.  
Drill bit binds in  
workpiece  
1. Workpiece pinching  
drill bit or excessive  
feed pressure.  
1. Support or clamp workpiece. See  
“Basic Drill Press Operation” sec-  
tion.  
2. Improper belt tension 2. Adjust tension. See “Installing and  
Tensioning Belt” section.  
Excessive drill bit  
1. Bent drill bit  
1. Use a straight drill bit.  
runout or wobble. 2. Worn spindle bearings 2. Replace bearings  
3. Drill bit not properly  
installed in chuck  
4. Chuck not properly  
installed  
3. Install drill bit properly. See “Basic  
Drill Press Operation” section.  
4. Install chuck properly, refer to  
“Assembly- Installing the Chuck”.  
Quill returns too  
slow or too fast  
1. Spring has improper 1. Adjust spring tension. See “Adjust-  
tension ments - Quill Return Spring” section.  
Chuck will not stay 1. Dirt, grease or oil on 1. Using a household detergent, clean  
attached to spin-  
dle, it falls off when  
trying to install.  
the tapered inside sur-  
face of chuck or on the  
spindles tapered sur-  
face.  
the tapered surface of the chuck  
and spindle to remove all dirt,  
grease and oil.  
Chuck rotates but 1. Spindle pulley nut (part 1. Turn nut counterclockwise to  
does not deliver  
sufficient torque to  
properly drill.  
no. 821742) loose.  
tighten. (The nut has left-hand  
threads.) See Repair Parts - Figure 1  
for location of pulley nut.  
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Repair Parts  
Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press  
Model No. DP15501  
Figure 1  
1
2
3
22  
21  
4
5
4
20  
7
4
6
4
19  
18  
11  
13  
8
14  
15  
9
10  
17  
16  
9
14  
13  
10  
12  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
Description  
Part No.  
Description  
No.  
1
2
3
4
829775  
828814  
828812  
Guard Upper  
Link - Rear  
Clamp - Rear Link  
11 828818 Pulley Asm - Motor  
12 828816 Guard Lower  
13 817537 Ring Retaining  
14 817530 Bearing Ball 20 mm  
15 817536 Spacer  
828932 * Screw Pan Hd  
M5.5 x 1.8-12  
5
6
7
8
9
828813  
828811  
816439-4 Belt Poly V 27"  
828919 Pulley Asm - Idler  
Link - Front  
Clamp - Front Link  
16 821734 Insert Pulley  
17 828849 Pulley Spindle  
18 821742 Nut Pulley  
19 829688 Cap Spindle  
20 816439-5 Belt Poly V 25"  
21 828820 Latch  
817358-1 * Screw Rd Hd Wash  
M6 x 1.0  
10 820241-5 * Lockwasher Ext M6  
22 828821 Spring Latch  
* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.  
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Repair Parts  
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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  
No.  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
Description  
Part No.  
Description  
1
2
828929 • Motor  
820381-2 * Screw Hex Hd.  
M8 x 1.25-20  
821063-2 * Washer M8 x 16 x 1.6  
30 828877  
31 828963  
32 820240-6 * Screw Pan Hd.  
Holder Key Chuck  
Lens Assembly  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
M5 x 0.8-12  
Socket Bulb Asm.  
828940  
Cord Motor  
33 829595  
34 820244 * Screw Pan Hd.  
824026-7 * Nut Hex M8 x 1.25  
817336-1 Mount Motor  
820383-8 * Lockwasher 12mm  
820236-9 * Nut Hex M12 x 1.75  
M6 x 1.0-12  
35 817343  
36 828928  
37 820378  
Lock Depth Screw  
Bearing Pinion Shaft  
Screw Soc Cap  
M4 x 0.7-10  
Washer Foam  
Clamp Cord  
817495  
Support Motor Bracket  
Support Motor Bracket  
Connector Wire  
10 817516  
11 817330  
12 828941  
13 SP6490  
14 817317  
15 820381-4 * Screw Hex Hd.  
M8 x 1.25-16  
16 817320  
17 817494  
18 821750  
38 820294  
39 829689  
40 829826  
41 810506-3 Tie Wire  
42 829803 Screw Hex Hd. Gnd.  
M5 x 0.8  
43 820241-4 Lockwasher Ext. M5  
44 828921 Box Switch Asm.  
45 820240 * Screw Pan Hd.  
M5 x 0.8-16  
46 829787  
47 826122  
48 829597  
Cord w/Plug  
Operator’s Manual  
Lever Adjusting  
Head Asm.  
Knob Motor Adjusting  
Handle Belt Tension  
Screw Hex Soc. Set  
M10 x 1.5-12  
Hub Asm.  
Rod  
Knob  
Guide Scale  
Ring Depth Stop  
Scale Depth  
19 828904  
20 826445  
21 826441  
22 817300  
23 829590  
24 828876  
Switch Locking  
Key Switch  
Lead 3" Black  
49 829597-1 Lead 3" White  
50 828923  
51 829690  
Switch Rocker  
Washer 12mm ID Plain  
25 816743-4 * Screw Pan Cr  
M4 x 0.7 x 8  
52 820236-8 * Nut Hex M10 x 1.5  
53 817308 Screw Sl. Set Fl Pt  
54 820240-3 * Screw Pan Hd  
M5 x 0.8-6  
55 813317-6 Wrench Hex “L” 3mm  
56 813317-8 Wrench Hex “L” 5mm  
26 826057  
Pointer  
27 828880  
Spring Asm.  
28 821738-3 * Nut Hex M12 x 1.5-8  
29 828917 Pin Stop  
* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.  
• Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qual-  
ified service technician.  
Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center.  
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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  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
Description  
Part No.  
Description  
No.  
1
2
3
4
5
817309 Lock Nut M17 x 1.0  
817310 Ring Locking  
6
7
8
9
828875 Tube Quill  
817339 Key Chuck  
817340 Chuck  
817311  
Washer  
813480 Bearing Ball 17mm  
817535 Gasket Quill  
828908 Spindle  
10 817529 Bearing Ball  
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Repair Parts  
Parts List for RDIGID 15" Drill Press  
Model No. DP15501  
Figure 4  
5
20  
21  
20  
6
1
19  
18  
2
22  
17  
16  
3
8
9
4
7
12  
2
10  
13  
15  
2
11  
23  
14  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Collar Rack  
Part No.  
Description  
1
2
817478  
12 821750 * Screw Hex Soc. Set  
M10 x 1.5-12  
13 817288  
820245 * Screw Hex Soc. Set  
M6 x 1.0-10  
Pin Gear  
3
4
821861-2 Support Table  
14 817290-3 Clamp Table  
w/Indicator  
15 821732  
Screw Hex Hd.  
M16 x 2.0-35  
826439  
Crank (Includes Set  
Screw)  
16 817777-3 Arm Table w/Scale  
5
6
7
8
9
821880  
828927  
821881-1 Support Column  
828870 Tray, Back  
813164-6 Nut Hex M5  
Tube Column  
Rack  
17 817294-2 Clamp Column  
18 817350  
19 817349  
Gear Helical  
Worm Elevation  
20 10251002 * Screw Pan Hd Cr  
M5 x 0.8-60  
10 821754 * Screw Hex Hd.  
21 828871  
22 828903  
23 826438  
Tray, Front  
Table  
Wrench Hex 24mm  
M10 x 1.5-40  
11 828961  
Base  
* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.  
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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 com-  
munications should be directed to One World Technologies,  
Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical  
service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.  
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are  
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any  
reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was  
purchased for a full refund or exchange. To receive a replace-  
ment tool you must present proof of purchase and return all  
original equipment packaged with the original product. The  
replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the  
balance of the three year warranty period.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR  
WARRANTY  
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in  
this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of pur-  
chase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other  
RIDGID products may vary.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it, freight  
prepaid, to an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held  
and stationary power tools. You may obtain the location of the  
authorized service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-  
866-539-1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at  
present the proof of purchase documentation, which includes a  
date of purchase. The authorized service center will repair any  
faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace any defective  
part, at our option at no charge to you.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and  
may not be transferred. This warranty only covers defects aris-  
ing under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction,  
failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alter-  
ation, modification or repair by other than an authorized service  
center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power  
tools. RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES,  
INC. MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR  
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF  
ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY  
STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties,  
including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR  
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied war-  
ranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a  
particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law  
are limited to three years from the date of purchase. One World  
Technologies, Inc. is not responsible for direct, indirect, inciden-  
tal or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limita-  
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow  
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This war-  
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
Stock No. DP1550  
Model No. DP15501  
Serial No. ________ Model and serial numbers  
may be found at the left side of the head. You  
should record serial number in a safe place for  
future use.  
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?  
CALL 1-866-539-1710  
One World Technologies, Inc.  
Hwy. 8  
Please have your Model Number and Serial  
Number on hand when calling.  
Pickens, SC 29671  
Part No. SP6490  
Form No. SP6490  
Printed in China 10/03  
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