Delta 17-990X manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL P ART NO. A10354 - 04-06-05 Copyright © 2005 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). 16-1/2" V ariable Speed Drill Pr ess (Model 17-925) (Model 17-99[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to r educe the risk of personal injury . Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could r esult in serious injury and prop[...]

3 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may r esult in minor or moderate injury . Used without the saf[...]

4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT . Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or pr operty damage. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA[...]

5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according t o t h e instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury . 2. OBT AIN ADVICE from your supervisor , instructor , or another[...]

Y ou can have your drill press converted to 230 volt operation. A qualified electrician must perform this conversion. Should you desire to have your drill pr ess converted for 230 volt operation, take your drill press to your local Authorized Delta Service Center . Y ou can call 800-223-7278 for the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center[...]

7 EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cor d is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-pr ong grounding type plug and matching r eceptacle 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[...]

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11A 11B 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1. Drill Press Head 2. Column and T able Raising Rack 3. T able/Column Bracket 4. Lock Lever for Column Bracket 1/2-13x1-1/2" 5. Lock Lever for T able 3/8-16x1-1/8" 6. W orm for T able-Raising Mechanism 7. T able-Raising and Lowering Handwheel 8. T able 9. Chuck 10. Chuck Key 11A. Pinion[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBL Y TIME ESTIMA TE 1. Attach the column (A) Fig. 3 to the base (B) using the four M10x40mm hex head screws (C), thr ee of which are shown. Loosely thr ead the locking lever (D) into the table mounting bracket (E). Loosen the set screw (D) with the supplied 3mm wr ench and remove the ring (E) and raising ra[...]

10 5. Re-install the ring (E) Fig. 9 (removed in STEP 1) . IMPORT ANT : DO NOT push the ring (E) Fig. 9 all the way down on the the raising rack (F). Make certain that the top of the raising rack (F) is under the bottom of the ring (E) and that enough clearance is available to allow the rack (F) to rotate ar ound the column. Tighten the set screw ([...]

11 IMPORT ANT : Make certain that the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 16 and the tapered hole in the chuck (R) are clean and fr ee of any grease, lacquer , or rust-preventive coatings. NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively r emove any substance from the spindle and chuck. Car efully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use. IMPO[...]

12 5. Thread the two speed-changing levers (W) Fig. 22 into the speed changing hub. 6. Thread the speed range-changing lever (X) Fig. 23 into the hub. Fig. 22 Fig. 23 MOUNTING DRILL PRESS ON A SUPPORTING SURF ACE Fig. 24 A MOUNTING THE DRILL PRESS ON A PL YWOOD BASE If you do not fasten your machine permanently , then you must fasten the drill pres[...]

13 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (C) Fig. 28 with a 3/16" diameter shackle. In the event of a power outage, always lock switch in “OFF” position until the main power is restor ed. T ABLE[...]

1. Insert the bit into the chuck. 2. Lower the chuck (C) Fig. 34, and the drill bit to your chosen depth by rotating the pinion shaft handles (D). Lock the quill in position by tightening the quill locking lever (E). NOTE: The quill locking lever (E) is spring-loaded. Change it by pulling out on the handle and repositioning the hub of the handle on[...]

15 ADJUSTING THE SPINDLE RETURN SPRING The spindle will automatically return slowly to its upper position when the handle is released. The spindle r eturn spring was properly adjusted at the factory . However , to adjust, if necessary: 1. Loosen the nuts (B) and (E) Fig. 37, but do not remove. Make sure that the spring housing (A) r emains engaged [...]

16 Fig. 39 A B D C NOTE: Use drill bits with a shank of 1/2" or less in diameter . DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE . 1. Insert the smooth end of drill bit (A) Fig. 39 in the 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. Center the drill bit (A) Fig. 39 in the chuck (B) befor [...]

17 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www .deltamachinery .com for a list of service centers or call the DEL T A Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). LUBRICA TION Oil the variable speed pulleys and the speed range shifter mechanism weekly . Use a few dr ops of light m[...]

18 P AR TS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSIST ANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactur ed to high quality standards and ar e serviced by a network of Porter -Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. T o obtain additional information regar ding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warra[...]

19 T wo Y ear Limited New Product W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any new 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 serv[...]

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