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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
Part No. SP6490

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Printed in China

Table of Contents
Section
Page
Adjusting the Table Square To Head ........ 19
Bevel Scale ............................................... 19
Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left
Hand Operation ...................................... 20
Quill Return Spring ................................... 22
Adjusting Belt Latch Guard ........................ 23
Getting To Know Your Drill Press ................ 24
Spindle Speed in R.P.M. ........................... 25
Drilling to a Specific Depth ........................ 27
Another Way - Depth Scale ...................... 27
Locking Chuck at Desired Depth .............. 28
Removing Chuck and Arbor ...................... 28
Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press
Operation ................................................ 29
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears ...................................................... 29
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
Press To Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury
From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces 30
Basic Drill Press Operation ......................... 30
Installing Drills ........................................... 30
Positioning Table and Workpiece ............. 31
Tilting Table .............................................. 32
Hole Location ............................................ 32
Feeding ..................................................... 32
Maintenance ................................................ 33
Lubrication ................................................ 33
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 33
Troubleshooting ........................................... 33
Repair Parts ................................................ 35

Section
Page
Table of Contents .......................................... 2
Safety Instructions For Drill Press ................. 2
Safety Symbols .......................................... 2
Before Using The Drill Press ..................... 3
When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press .... 3
Before Each Use ........................................... 4
Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
Press To Reduce The Risk of Serious Injury
From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces . 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears ........................................................ 6
Glossary of Terms ......................................... 7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ........................................... 7
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........ 8
Motor Safety Protection .............................. 9
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............. 10
Tools Needed ........................................... 10
Unpacking ................................................. 10
List of Loose Parts .................................... 11
Loose Parts in Box and Bag ..................... 11
Location and Function of Controls ............... 12
Assembly ..................................................... 13
Assembly of Base/Column ........................ 13
Installing The Table .................................. 14
Installing the Storage Tray ........................ 14
Installing the Head .................................... 15
Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment .. 16
Tensioning Belt ......................................... 17
Installing Feed Handles ............................ 17
Installing the Drill Chuck ........................... 17
Installing Light Bulb ................................... 19

Safety Instructions For Drill Press
CAUTION: indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices that
may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or
instructions vital to the operation or
maintenance of the equipment.

Safety Symbols
DANGER: indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
2

• 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 procedures 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
activities 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 products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, 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 particles.
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.
• 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 to tilt or move during any use,
bolt it to the floor. Make sure and
leave adequate room to fully open the
belt guard. If the workpiece is too
large to easily support with one hand,
provide an auxiliary support.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
electrical shock, make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging in or unplugging the drill press.

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.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the drill press, and
remove the switch key before raising the guard, changing the cutting
tool, changing the setup, or adjusting 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 stability, and any other conditions that
may affect the way the drill press
works.

• 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.
• 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 turning 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 • Thrown Workpiece is the grabbing
may grab and spin it at high speed.
of the workpiece by the rotating
- Use only one piece, cup-type, hole
tool. The workpiece can be thrown
cutters.
at a very high speed in the direc- Do not use fly cutters or multi-part
tion of rotation. This Can Cause
hole cutters as they can come
Serious Injury. To reduce the posapart or become unbalanced in
sibility of injury from thrown work:
use.
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the
- Keep speed below 1500 R.P.M.
table whenever possible.
• Drum sanders must never be oper- Buffing or sanding wheels or
ated on this drill press at a speed
drums should be contacted on the
greater than 1800 R.P.M.
side moving away from you, not
the side moving toward you.
• Do not install or use any drill that
- Use only recommended accessoexceeds 7” in length or extends 6”
ries and follow the instructions
below the chuck jaws. They can
supplied with the accessory.
suddenly bend outward or break.
• Do not use wire wheels, router bits,
shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or
4

This drill press has 12 speeds as
shown in adjusting spring tension of
listed below:
quill.
300 RPM
1100 RPM
• To prevent the workpiece from being
torn from your hands, spinning of
400 RPM
1600 RPM
the tool, shattering the tool or being
450 RPM
1700 RPM
thrown, always properly support
600 RPM
1900 RPM
your work so it won’t shift or bind on
650 RPM
2600 RPM
the tool:
700 RPM
3100 RPM
- Always position backup material
See inside of guard for specific place(use beneath the workpiece) to
ment of belt on pulleys.
contact the left side of the column.
Think Safety
- Whenever possible, position the
workpiece to contact the left side of
WARNING: Do not allow familthe column - If it is too short or the
iarity (gained from frequent use of
table is tilted, clamp solidly to the
your drill press) to become comtable. Use table slots or clamping
monplace. Always remember that a
ledge around the outside edge of
careless fraction of a second is sufthe table.
ficient to inflict severe injury.
- When using a drill press vise,
Plan Your Work
always fasten it to a table.
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job
- Never do any work “Freehand”
better and safer at the rate for which
(hand holding workpiece rather
it was designed.
than supporting it on the table),
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or
except when polishing.
attachment to do a job it was not
- Securely lock head to column,
designed to do.
table support to column and table
• If any part of your drill press is missto table support before operating
ing, malfunctioning, has been damdrill press.
aged or broken...such as the motor
- Never move the head or table
switch, or other operating control, a
while the tool is running.
safety device or the power cord, turn
- Before starting the operation, jog
the drill press off and unplug it until
the motor switch to make sure the
the particular part is properly
drill or other cutting tool does not
repaired or replaced.
wobble or cause vibration.
• Never place your fingers in a posi- If a workpiece overhangs the table
tion where they could contact the
such that it will fall or tip if not held,
drill or other cutting tool if the workclamp it to the table or provide auxpiece should unexpectedly shift or
iliary support.
your hand should slip.
- Use fixtures for unusual operations
• Keep guards in place and in working
to adequately hold, guide and posiorder.
tion workpiece.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
parts thrown by the spring, follow
instructions exactly as given and

Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued)
- Use the spindle speed recomthe drill press.
mended for the specific operation • To reduce the risk of injury from
and workpiece material - check the
thrown work or tool contact, do not
inside of the belt guard for drilling
perform layout, assembly or setup
information; for accessories, refer
work on the table while the cutting
to the instructions provided with
tool is rotating.
the accessories.
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper foot• Never climb on the drill press table,
ing and balance at all times.
it could break or pull the entire drill
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools
press down on you.
sharp and clean for best and safest
• Turn the motor switch off and put
performance. Follow instructions for
away the switch key when leaving
lubricating and changing accessories.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Dress for safety
• 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.
• 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
goggles are available at many local
retail stores. Glasses or goggles not
in compliance with ANSI or CSA
could seriously hurt you when they
break.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting.
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before
plugging drill press into a power outlet.
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (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.
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.
• Wait for tool bit to stop spinning.
• 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.
Drill Bit or Drill
The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.
Backup Material
A piece of wood placed between the
workpiece and table...it prevents wood in
the workpiece from splintering when the
drill passes through the backside of the

workpice...also prevents drilling into the
table top.
Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
Spindle Speed
The R.P.M. of the spindle.
Backlash
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
totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), induction nonreversible type, having the following specifications:

WARNING: To reduce the risk
of electrical hazards, fire hazards or
damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your tool is wired at
the factory for operation using the
voltage shown. Connect tool to a
power line with the appropriate voltage 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.

Rated H.P
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Rotation of Shaft

1/2
110-120
8.0
60
Single
1700
Clockwise

General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing. Servicing
should be performed by a qualified service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor
is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor
residential use only.
SYMBOL

WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug
when installing or removing the
plug to or from the outlet.

MEANING
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7

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 electrical shock occurs there is the
potential of a secondary hazard,
such as your hands to hit the cutting 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 breakdown, 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 accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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 insulation having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly
grounded check with a qualified electrician or service personnel.

Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Outlet

3-Prong Plug

Grounding
Prong

Motor Safety Protection

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 supply circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load and the supply circuit
whenever motor doesn’t work well.
Check wire sizes and length with the
Wire Size Chart shown.

IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage,
this motor should be blown out or vacuumed 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 minExtension Cord
Gauge
imum and to prevent overheating and
Length
(A.W.G.)
motor burnout, use the table at right to
determine the minimum wire size
0-25
16
(A.W.G.) extension cord.
25-50
14
Use only 3-wire extension cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-

Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Medium Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench

Combination Square Must be True
Draw Light
Straight Edge of
Line on Board
Board 3/4" Thick
Along this Edge
This Edge Must be
Perfectly Straight
Framing
Square

Phillips Screwdriver

Combination Square

Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position

Unpacking

to the table and column. Use any ordinary 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 operating instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naptha or similar highly volatile solvents to remove protective
oil.

The Drill Press is shipped complete in one
3. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table
box.
and column to prevent rust. Wipe all
1. Separate all “loose parts” from packing
parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth.
materials and check each item with
illustration and “Table of Loose Parts.” NOTE: Make certain all items are
accounted for before discarding any packWARNING: To reduce the risk of
ing material.

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

List of Loose Parts
Item
Description
Qty.
A Head Asm. ....................................... 1
B Table................................................. 1
C Column Support Assembly............... 1
D Base ................................................. 1
A
C

E Bag Chuck ....................................... 1
F Bag of Loose Parts ..(Quantity varies)
G Operator’s Manual ........................... 1

E
B
G

Loose Parts

Key Switch (1)
M10 x 1.5-40 Long
Hex Head Bolt (4)

M10 x 1.5-12 Long
Hex Socket Set Screw (2)

Crank
(With Set Screw) (1)

Support Lock
Handle (1)
Chuck Key (1)

M3 Hex “L” Wrench (1)

Feed Handle (3)
Chuck (1)

M5 Hex “L” Wrench (1)

M24 Hex Box Wrench (1)
11

Location and Function of Controls
9
8

1
6

2
5

15
14
13
12

1. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle

4.
5.
6.
7.

9. Depth Scale Lock...Locks the depth
counterclockwise to apply tension to
scale at selected depth.
belt, turn handle clockwise to release 10. Spring Cap...Provides means to
belt tension.
adjust quill spring tension.
Head Lock Set Screws...Locks the 11. Table Lock...Allows table to be
head to the column. Always have
rotated in various positions and
them locked in place while operating
locked.
the drill press.
12. Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table
Feed Handle...For moving the chuck
in any position from 0°- 45°.
up or down. One or two of the han- 13. Bevel Scale...Shows degree table is
dles may be removed if necessary
tilted for bevel operations. Scale is
whenever the workpiece is of such
mounted on side of arm.
unusual shape that it interferes with 14. Support Lock Handle...Tightening
the handles.
locks table support to column. Always
Table Crank...Turn clockwise to elehave it locked in place while operatvate table. Support lock must be
ing the drill press.
released before operating crank.
15. Chuck Key...Used to tighten drill in
Chuck...Holds drill bit or other recthe chuck and also to loosen the
ommended accessory to perform
chuck for drill removal.
desired operations.
16. Storage Tray...Conveniently holds
Depth Scale...Allows operator to
drill bits and other accessories.
adjust drill press to drill to a desired 17. Belt Tension Lock Handles...Tightdepth.
ening handles locks motor bracket
Drill “On-Off” Switch...Has locking
support to maintain correct belt disfeature to prevent unauthorized and
tance and tension.
possible hazardous use by children Note and follow the safety warnings
and others.
and instructions that appear on the
Light “On-Off” Switch...Turns the panel on the right side of the head.
light on and off.
12

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 understand 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 protective covering and discard.
3. Remove protective sleeve from column
tube and discard. Place column assembly on base, and align holes in column
support with holes in base.
4. Install a bolt in each hole through column support and base and tighten with
adjustable wrench.

Column
Support

Base

Column
5. Locate table crank and support lock from
Support
loose parts.
6. Install support lock from left side into Lock
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.
NOTE: To minimize crank backlash,
Table
tighten support lock, rotate elevation
Support
worm shaft clockwise, then assemble
crank tight against table support and
tighten set screw.
8. Check column collar for proper adjustment. 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.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of column or
collar damage, do not overtighten set
screw.

Column
Collar
Rack

Column

Table
Support

Elevation
Worm Shaft

Handle

Table

Crank

Do Not
Overtighten
Set Screw

Assembly (continued)
Installing The Table
1. Loosen support lock and raise table
support by turning table crank clockwise until support is at a working
height level. Tighten support lock.

Support
Lock

Table
Support

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.
NOTE: If table won’t fit into table support
easily, pry open table support with a flat
blade screwdriver.

Table
Crank

Rack

Table
Support

Table

Support
Lock
Table
Lock

Installing the Storage Tray
1. Locate the two piece storage tray, (2)
two 5mm dia. x 60 mm long screw, and
(2) two 5 mm hex nuts.
2. Attach to the column as shown. Make
sure the storage tray is located above
the column collar. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts.

Pan Head Screw
5mm x 60mm
(Not Actual Size)

Storage Tray

Column
Collar

Hex Nut
5 mm

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.
2. Remove protective bag from head
assembly and discard. Carefully lift head
above column tube and slide it onto column making sure head slides down over
column as far as possible. Align head
with table and base.

10mm Dia. x 12mm
Set Screw

Head
Column

3. Install a set screw in each hole (as indicated) on the right side of the head, and
using a 5mm hex “L” wrench, tighten the
two head lock set screws.

Head

Head Lock
Set Screws

Assembly (continued)
Straightedge

Pulley Alignment and Speed
Adjustment
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. If
the pulleys or motor are removed for service, follow the pulley alignment instructions below.
1. Place the idler pulley from loose parts
bag into the head as shown. Place
belts from loose parts bag on pulleys
following speed adjustment instructions below.
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.

Lower
Belt
Guard

Belt
Tension
Lock
Handle

Motor
Mount
Nuts

Motor

4. If not:
• Loosen the motor mount nuts.
• Move the motor until the pulleys are
in line.
• Retighten the motor mount nuts.
NOTE: To avoid rattles or other noise,
motor frame must not touch lower belt
guard.

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 tension handle clockwise.
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 spindle pulley and idler pulley.
IMPORTANT: Visually check to make sure
the four ribs on the belt are placed into the
four pulley grooves.

Belt
Tension
Handle

Spindle
Pulley

Idler
Pulley

Properly aligned belt should not
touch the stepped surface on
the pulley
16

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.
3. If belt slips while drilling, readjust belt
tension. Also make sure the ribs in the
belt are aligned with grooves in the pulley.

Belt
Tension
Handle

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 particles 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”.
2. Slide chuck into spindle of drill press.
3. Push up on chuck assembly as you
rotate it.

Spindle
Tapered
Surface

Arbor
Tapered
Surface
Chuck
Sleeve
Chuck Body

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

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).
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.

Table

Set
Screw Table Bevel
Lock

Bevel Scale
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
Pointer
scale is straight across from zero line
Scale
on pointer.
c. Retighten table bevel lock and set screw.
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Table

Assembly (continued)
Converting From Right Hand
Operation to Left Hand Operation

4mm Cap
Screw

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” 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 assembly 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 holding 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.
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Remove
Bushing

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.
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 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
installing the spring.
10. Install the spring assembly on the right
side of the drill press, making sure the
two housing screw heads face outwards. 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 installation.
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 assemble both nuts. See following page for
quill return spring adjustment.
12. Remove the depth scale and reposition 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.

Install 6mm
Stop Screw

Right side housing screws
face outward as shown
Install Feed Handle
Assembly

Remove Depth Scale
and Reposition

Install Depth
Scale
Indicator
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Assembly (continued)
WARNING: For your own safety
turn switch “OFF” 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, follow 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.
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 housing 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.
3. Lower table for additional clearance.
4. Firmly hold the spring assembly
against the head keeping it engaged
with the 4mm cap screw while loosening 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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Notch

Nut (Inner)

4 mm Cap
Screw

Spring
Cap

Nut (Outer)

NOTE: For right hand operation (feed
handle on right side) turn spring counterclockwise to the next notch and engage
with the 4mm cap screw.
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.
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 movement is too tight, loosen outer nut and
slightly loosen inner nut until unrestricted. Retighten outer nut.

Left side housing screws
face towards head as shown

Nut (Outer)

Nut (Inner)

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

Getting To Know Your Drill Press
19 Belt Guard
Latch

Feed Spring
Adjustment
Feed Spring

18 Spring
Cap

Light “On-Off”
Switch

27 Storage

28 Drill “On-Off”

Tray

Switch

26 Chuck

20 Chuck

Key

19 Belt Guard Latch
25 Support

2 Belt Guard

Lock

1 Drill Speed Table

3 Belt Tension

(Inside Belt Guard)

Lock Handle

17 Depth Scale
Lock

4 Belt Tension
24 Bevel

16 Depth Scale

Scale

Indicator

22 Table Bevel

15 Depth

Lock
(Under Table)

Scale

14 Table

Handle

5 Head Lock
6 Feed Handle
7 Column
Collar

9 Table Crank
8 Table Support
10 Rack

21 Arm

13 Column
23 Table
Lock

12 Column
Support

11 Base

Spindle Speed in R.P.M.

1. Drill Speed Table...Drill Speed can be
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.
2. Belt Guard...Covers pulleys and belt
during operation of drill press.
3. Belt Tension Lock Handle...Tightening handle locks motor bracket support to maintain correct belt distance
and tension.
4. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle
counterclockwise to apply tension to
belt, turn handle clockwise to release
belt tension. Refer to section “Assembly-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.
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.
7. Column Collar... Holds the rack to the
column. Rack remains movable in collar to permit table support movements.
8. Table Support...Travels up and down
on column. Supports arm and crank.
9. Table Crank...Turn clockwise to elevate table. Support lock must be
released before operating crank.
10. Rack...Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy elevation of table
by hand operated table crank.

11. Base...Supports drill press. For additional 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.
13. Column...Connects head, table and
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.
18. Spring Asm....Provides means to
adjust quill spring tension.
19. Belt Guard Latch...Press button to
raise belt guard.
20. Chuck...Holds drill bit or other recommended accessory to perform desired
operations.
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 accuracy is not critical.

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”. 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. On-Off Switch...Has locking feature.
This feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous
use by children and others.
Insert key into switch.
NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic.

Key

To turn drill ON, insert finger under switch
lever and pull.

To turn drill OFF, 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.

To lock switch in OFF position, hold
switch IN with one hand and remove key
with other hand.

WARNING: For your own safety,
always push the switch “OFF” 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 follows.
1. Mark the depth of the hole on the workpiece.
2. Loosen the depth scale lock.
3. With the switch OFF, 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.

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.

1/4" Mark

Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued)
Locking Chuck at Desired Depth
1. With the switch off, loosen the depth
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 Lock

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. Insert
drift key into key holes.
NOTE: If chuck is difficult to remove,
place dowel rod on top surface of chuck
and tap dowel with hammer.

Drift Key

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
best results and to minimize the likelihood of personal injury.

WARNING: For your own safety,
always observe the safety precautions here and on pages 2 thru 6.

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
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
the tool, shattering the tool or being
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
thrown, always properly support
watches). They can get caught and
your work so it won’t shift or bind on
draw you into moving parts.
the tool:
• Wear nonslip footwear.
- Always position backup material
• Tie back long hair.
(use beneath the workpiece) to
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
contact the left side of the column.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
- Whenever possible, position the
the risk of possible hearing damage,
workpiece to contact the left side of
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
the column - If it is too short or the
drill press for hours at a time.
table is tilted, clamp solidly to the
Plan Your Work
table. Use table slots or clamping
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job
ledge around the outside edge of
better and safer at the rate for which
the table.
it was designed.
- When using a drill press vise,
always fasten it to a table.
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not
- Never do any work “Freehand”
designed to do.
(hand holding workpiece rather
than supporting it on the table),
• If any part of your drill press is missexcept when polishing.
ing, malfunctioning, has been damSecurely
lock head to column,
aged or broken...such as the motor
table
support
to column and table
switch, or other operating control, a
to
table
support
before operating
guard, safety device or the power
drill
press.
cord, turn the drill press off and
- Never move the head or table
unplug it until the particular part is
while the tool is running.
properly repaired or replaced.
- Before starting the operation, jog
• Never place your fingers in a posithe motor switch to make sure the
tion where they could contact the
drill or other cutting tool does not
drill or other cutting tool if the workwobble or cause vibration.
piece should unexpectedly shift or
- If a workpiece overhangs the table
your hand should slip.
such that it will fall or tip if not held,
• To reduce the risk of injury from
clamp it to the table or provide auxparts thrown by the spring, follow
iliary support.
instructions exactly as given and
Use fixtures for unusual operations
shown in adjusting spring tension
to adequately hold, guide and posiof quill.
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
thrown work or tool contact, do not
and workpiece material - check the
perform layout, assembly or setup
inside of the belt guard for drilling
work on the table while the cutting
information; for accessories, refer
tool is rotating.
to the instructions provided with • Don’t overreach. Keep proper footthe accessories.
ing and balance at all times.
• Never climb on the drill press table, • Maintain tools with care. Keep tools
it could break or pull the entire drill
sharp and clean for best and safest
press down on you.
performance. Follow instructions for
• Turn the motor switch off and put
lubricating and changing accessoaway the switch key when leaving
ries.
the drill press.

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 operated on this drill press at a speed
- Clamp the workpiece firmly to the
greater than 1800 R.P.M.
table. Otherwise the cutting may
grab and spin it at high speed.
• Do not install or use any drill that
exceeds 7” in length or extends 6”
- Use only one piece, cup-type, hole
below the chuck jaws. They can
cutters.
suddenly bend outward or break.
- 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
shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or
use.
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 tightening the chuck with the key.
Tighten the drill sufficiently, so that is does
not slip while drilling.
Turn the chuck key clockwise to tighten,
counterclockwise to loosen.

Chuck

Jaws

Chuck Key

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 underneath 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.

WARNING: To prevent the workpiece or the backup material from
being torn from your hand while
drilling, position them against the
left side of the column. If the workpiece 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.

Workpiece

Backup
Material

For small pieces that cannot be clamped
to the table, use a drill press vise (not
included).

WARNING: The vise must be
clamped or bolted to the table to
reduce the risk of injury from spinning work and vise or tool breakage.

Workpiece
Drill Press
Vise

Bolt or Clamp Vise Securely

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).
Tilt table to desired angle by reading
bevel scale. Retighten bevel lock and set
screw.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from spinning work or tool
breakage, always clamp workpiece
and backup material securely to
table before operating drill press
with the table tilted.

Bevel Lock

Set Screw
Bevel Scale

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.

Maintenance
Maintenance

Lubrication

All of the ball bearings are packed with
WARNING: For your own safety,
grease at the factory. They require no furturn switch “OFF” and remove plug
ther lubrication.
from power source outlet before
Periodically lubricate the table elevation
maintaining or lubricating your drill
mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the
press.
spindle, and the rack (teeth of the quill).
A coat of automotive type paste wax See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press”.
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 immediately.

Wiring Diagram
Cord w/Plug

Green

Black

White

Bla
ck
To White
Motor reen
G

Motor Cord

White

Switch Locking
(On/Off)
Top

Lead
3"
Black

Black

Green

Lead 3" White
White

Socket Asm Bulb

Black
Switch Rocker (Light)

Troubleshooting
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and always remove
plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting.
Consult your Authorized Service Center if for any reason motor will not run.
Trouble
Noisy Operation

Probable Cause

Remedy

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
Drill bit burns

Probable Cause

Remedy

1. Incorrect speed
2.
3.
4.
5.

1. Change speed. See “Getting to
Know Your Drill Press” section.
Chips not coming out of 2. Retract drill bit frequency to clear
hole
chips
3. Resharpen drill bit
Dull drill bit
4. Feed fast enough, allow drill bit to
Feeding too slow
cut
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
underside

1. No “backup material”
under workpiece

1. Use “backup material”. See “Basic
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” section.

Drill bit binds in
workpiece

1. Workpiece pinching
drill bit or excessive
feed pressure.
2. Improper belt tension

1. Support or clamp workpiece. See
“Basic Drill Press Operation” section.
2. Adjust tension. See “Installing and
Tensioning Belt” section.

Excessive drill bit
runout or wobble.

1. Bent drill bit
2. ‘Worn spindle bearings
3. Drill bit not properly
installed in chuck
4. Chuck not properly
installed

1. Use a straight drill bit.
2. Replace bearings
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
tension

1. Adjust spring tension. See “Adjustments - Quill Return Spring” section.

Chuck will not stay 1. Dirt, grease or oil on 1. Using a household detergent, clean
attached to spinthe tapered inside surthe tapered surface of the chuck
face of chuck or on the
and spindle to remove all dirt,
dle, it falls off when
trying to install.
spindles tapered surgrease and oil.
face.
Chuck rotates but
does not deliver
sufficient torque to
properly drill.

1. Spindle pulley nut (part 1. Turn nut counterclockwise to
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

5
20

6
4

19
18

14
15

14
13

9
10
10

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
Key
Part No.
No.
1
2
3
4

Key
Part No.
No.

Description

11 828818
Guard Upper
12 828816
Link - Rear
13 817537
Clamp - Rear Link
14 817530
* Screw Pan Hd
15 817536
M5.5 x 1.8-12
5 828813
16 821734
Link - Front
6 828811
17 828849
Clamp - Front Link
7 816439-4 Belt Poly V 27"
18 821742
8 828919
19 829688
Pulley Asm - Idler
9 817358-1 * Screw Rd Hd Wash
20 816439-5
21 828820
M6 x 1.0
10 820241-5 * Lockwasher Ext M6
22 828821
* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.
829775
828814
828812
828932

Description
Pulley Asm - Motor
Guard Lower
Ring Retaining
Bearing Ball 20 mm
Spacer
Insert Pulley
Pulley Spindle
Nut Pulley
Cap Spindle
Belt Poly V 25"
Latch
Spring Latch

51 37
27

29 25

Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press
Model No. DP15501
Figure 2

7 8

Repair Parts

Repair Parts
Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press
Model No. DP15501
Figure 2
Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number
Key
Part No.
No.

Key
Part No.
No.

Description

1
2

Description

828929 • Motor
30 828877
Holder Key Chuck
820381-2 * Screw Hex Hd.
31 828963
Lens Assembly
M8 x 1.25-20
32 820240-6 * Screw Pan Hd.
3 821063-2 * Washer M8 x 16 x 1.6
M5 x 0.8-12
4 828940
Cord Motor
33 829595
Socket Bulb Asm.
5 824026-7 * Nut Hex M8 x 1.25
34 820244 * Screw Pan Hd.
6 817336-1 Mount Motor
M6 x 1.0-12
7 820383-8 * Lockwasher 12mm
35 817343
Lock Depth Screw
8 820236-9 * Nut Hex M12 x 1.75
36 828928
Bearing Pinion Shaft
9 817495
Support Motor Bracket
37 820378
Screw Soc Cap
10 817516
Support Motor Bracket
M4 x 0.7-10
11 817330
Connector Wire
38 820294
Washer Foam
12 828941
Cord w/Plug
39 829689
Clamp Cord
13 SP6490
Operator’s Manual
40 829826
Head Asm.
14 817317
Lever Adjusting
41 810506-3 Tie Wire
15 820381-4 * Screw Hex Hd.
42 829803
Screw Hex Hd. Gnd.
M8 x 1.25-16
M5 x 0.8
16 817320
Knob Motor Adjusting
43 820241-4 Lockwasher Ext. M5
17 817494
Handle Belt Tension
44 828921
Box Switch Asm.
18 821750
Screw Hex Soc. Set
45 820240 * Screw Pan Hd.
M10 x 1.5-12
M5 x 0.8-16
19 828904
Hub Asm.
46 829787
Switch Locking
20 826445
Rod
47 826122
Key Switch
21 826441
Knob
48 829597
Lead 3" Black
22 817300
Guide Scale
49 829597-1 Lead 3" White
23 829590
Ring Depth Stop
50 828923
Switch Rocker
24 828876
Scale Depth
51 829690
Washer 12mm ID Plain
25 816743-4 * Screw Pan Cr
52 820236-8 * Nut Hex M10 x 1.5
M4 x 0.7 x 8
53 817308
Screw Sl. Set Fl Pt
26 826057
Pointer
54 820240-3 * Screw Pan Hd
27 828880
Spring Asm.
M5 x 0.8-6
28 821738-3 * Nut Hex M12 x 1.5-8
55 813317-6 Wrench Hex “L” 3mm
29 828917
Pin Stop
56 813317-8 Wrench Hex “L” 5mm
* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.
• Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician.
Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center.

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
Part No.
No.
1
2
3
4
5

817309
817310
817311
813480
817535

Key
Part No.
No.

Description

6
7
8
9
10

Lock Nut M17 x 1.0
Ring Locking
Washer
Bearing Ball 17mm
Gasket Quill

828875
817339
817340
828908
817529

Description
Tube Quill
Key Chuck
Chuck
Spindle
Bearing Ball

Repair Parts
Parts List for RDIGID 15" Drill Press
Model No. DP15501
Figure 4
5

21
20

1
19

18
22

3
4

8
7

15
2
23

Key
Part No.
No.

11
14

Key
Part No.
No.

Description

Collar Rack
* Screw Hex Soc. Set
M6 x 1.0-10
3 821861-2 Support Table
w/Indicator
4 826439
Crank (Includes Set
Screw)
5 821880
Tube Column
6 828927
Rack
7 821881-1 Support Column
8 828870
Tray, Back
9 813164-6 Nut Hex M5
10 821754 * Screw Hex Hd.
M10 x 1.5-40
11 828961
Base
1
2

817478
820245

12 821750
13 817288
14 817290-3
15 821732
16
17
18
19
20

817777-3
817294-2
817350
817349
10251002

21 828871
22 828903
23 826438

* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.
39

Description
* Screw Hex Soc. Set
M10 x 1.5-12
Pin Gear
Clamp Table
Screw Hex Hd.
M16 x 2.0-35
Arm Table w/Scale
Clamp Column
Gear Helical
Worm Elevation
* Screw Pan Hd Cr
M5 x 0.8-60
Tray, Front
Table
Wrench Hex 24mm

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 communications 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 replacement 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 purchase. 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) 1866-539-1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at
www.ridgid.com. When requesting warranty service, you must
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 arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction,
failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, 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 warranties, 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, incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty 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?
One World Technologies, Inc.
Hwy. 8
Pickens, SC 29671

Part No. SP6490

CALL 1-866-539-1710
www.ridgid.com
Please have your Model Number and Serial
Number on hand when calling.

Form No. SP6490

Printed in China 8/03

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