Craftsman OR20451 Operation Manual - Page 18

BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS To get the best results and minimize the likelihoodof personalinjury,follow these instructionsfor operating your drillpress. For your own safety, always observe the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listedhere and on pages 3, 4 and 5 of the instructionmanual. YOUR PROTECTION To avoid being pulled intothe power tool, do not wear looseclothing,gloves, neckties, or jewelry. Always tie back long hair. 1. If any part of your drill press is missing, malfunctioning, damaged or broken, stop operation immediately until that part is properlyrepaired or replaced. 2. Never place your fingers in a positionwhere they could contactthe drill bit or other cutting tool. The workpiece may unexpectedly shift,or your hand could slip. 3. To avoid injuryfrom parts thrown by the spring, follow instructionsexactly when adjusting the springtension of the quill. 4. To preven the workpiece from being torn from your hands, thrown,spun by the tool, or shattered, always properlysupportyour workpiece as follow: a. Always positionBACKUP MATERIAL (used beneath workpiece ) so that it contacts the left side of the column, or use the fence providedand a clamp to brace a small workpiece. b. Whenever possible, positionthe WORKPIECE to contactthe left side of the column. If it is too short or the table is tilted, use the fence provided or clamp solidlyto the table, using the table slots. c. When usinga drill press vise, always fasten it to the table. d. Never do any work freehand (hand-holding the workpiece rather than supporting it on the table), exceptwhen polishing. e. Securelylock the head and supportto the column, the table arm to the support, and the table to the table arm, before operating the drill press. f. Never move the head or the table while the tool is running. g. Beforestarting an operation,jog the motor switch to make sure the drillor other cutting tool does not wobble or cause vibration. h. If a workpiece overhangsthe table so itwill fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide auxiliarysupport. i. Use fixturesfor unusualoperations to adequately hold,guide, and positionworkpiece. j. Use the SPINDLE SPEED recommended for the specificoperation and workpiece material. Check the panel on the inside pulley cover or the chart belowfor drillingspeed information.For accessories, refer to the instructionsprovidedwith each accessory. 5. Never climbon the drill press table, it could break or pull the entire drill press down on you. 6. Turn the motor switch"OFF", and put away the switch key when leaving the drillpress. 7. To avoid injuryfrom thrownwork or tool contact,do not perfornlayout, assembly, or set up work on the table while the cuttingtool is rotating. DRILLING SPEED TABLE (rpm) Drill Bit Material Diam. Wood 6.1umi- Plastic Mild Stain- (Inches) mum Steel less 1/32 1/16 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 3100 3100 3100 1620 1620 2620 2620 1630 2620 990 1550 600 650 990 1550 600 650 3100 1620 2620 990 1550 3100 1620 2620 990 1550 600 650 600 340 650 510 340 250 510 9/16 5/8 18