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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 12" V ariable Speed Drill Pr ess (Model DP350) P ART NO. 905584 - 01-31-03 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). ESP AÑOL: PÁGIN[...]
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2 W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedures ar e not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precautions ar e overlooked or[...]
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3 17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL ST ARTING . Make sure switch is in “OFF” position befor e plugging in power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch to the “OFF” position. 18. NEVER ST AND ON TOOL . Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED P ARTS . [...]
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A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. Before connectin[...]
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Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cord which has a 3-pr ong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a [...]
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6 DRILL PRESS P AR TS Fig. 1 Fig. 1 1 - Drill Pr ess Head and Motor 2 - Column, Base Flange, and Rack 3 - T able 4 - Base Fig. 2 5 - Chuck 6 - Clamp Handle 7 - Pinon Shaft Handles (3) 8 - T able Raising and Lowering Handle 9 - M8x1.25x125mm Carriage Head Screws (2), 8.5mm Flat W ashers (2), 8.5mm Lock Washers (2), M8x1.25 Hex Nuts (2), (for fasteni[...]
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7 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETEL Y ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERST AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. Assemble the column (A) Fig. 3, to the base (B) using the four screws, thr ee of which are shown at (C). Loosen set screw (D) and r emove ring (E) and raising rack (F). 2. M[...]
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8 4. Slide raising rack (F) Fig. 7, table and table bracket onto drill press column, as shown. Make sur e bottom of raising rack (F) Fig. 8, is inside the flange (J) on drill press base. 5. Re-assemble ring (E) Fig. 9, which was removed in STEP 1 . IMPORT ANT : Bottom of ring (E) MUST NOT be pushed all the way down onto top of raising rack (F). MAK[...]
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9 7. Thread stud on clamp handle (M) Fig. 12, into hole in rear of table bracket, as shown. 8. Place the drill press head (N) Fig. 13, onto the column as far as it will go. Align head (A) Fig. 13A, to table (B), and base (C). Tighten the two head locking screws (O) Fig. 13, with wr ench supplied. 9. Thread the thr ee pinion shaft handles (P) Fig. 1[...]
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10 10. IMPORT ANT : Make certain the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 15, and tapered hole in chuck (R) ar e clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust pr eventive coatings. NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively r emove any sub- stance from the spindle and chuck; however , carefully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use. 11[...]
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11 Fig. 18A FLEXIBLE LAMP The flexible lamp operates independently of the drill press. T o turn the lamp “ON” and “OFF” , rotate switch (A) Fig. 18A. T o reduce the risk of fir e, use 40 watt or less, 120 volt, reflector track type light bulb (not supplied). A standard household light bulb should not be used. The reflector track type light [...]
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12 V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL T o avoid damaging the drive belts and pulleys, DO NOT turn speed control handles (A) Fig. 24, unless motor is running. The pilot wheel handles (A) are turned clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed. The speed range is 500 rpm to 3100 rpm. Fig. 24 A A DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH Where a number of ho[...]
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13 ADJUSTING SPINDLE RETURN SPRING The spindle is automatically returned to its upper most position when the handle is released. It is r ecommended that the handle be allowed to slowly return to the top position after each hole has been drilled in the material. This spring has been properly adjusted at the factory and should not be disturbed unless[...]
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14 INST ALLING AND REMOVING DRILL BITS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Insert smooth end of drill bit (A) Fig. 29, into chuck (B), as far as it will go, and then back the bit out 1/16", or up to the flutes for small bits. 2. Make certain that the drill bit (A) Fig. 29, is center ed in the chuck (B) before tightening the chuck with the[...]
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15 LUBRICA TION DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Remove the six screws (A) Fig. 30 that hold the top cover in place, and remove the top cover . 2. The variable speed pulleys should be oiled weekly with a few drops of light machine oil in the two oil holes (B) Fig. 31, located on top of the variable speed pulleys. Oil the holes when the dril[...]
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16 Printed in U.S.A. T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, pr ovided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized se[...]
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