Craftsman 17" Drill Press with Laser and LED Light Owner's Manual

WARNING: For your own safety, do not try to use your drill press

     or plug it in until it is completely assembled and installed          

     according to the instructions, and until you have read and      

     understood this instruction manual.

1. 

THIS DRILL PRESS is intended for use in dry conditions, indoor                                   

     use only.

2.  

WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE a face or dust mask along    

     with safety goggles if drilling operation is dusty. USE ear       

     protectors, especially during extended periods of operation.

3.  

DO NOT wear gloves, neckties, or loose clothing.

4.  

DO NOT try to drill material too small to be securely held.

5.  

ALWAYS keep hands out of the path of a drill bit. Avoid  

         

     awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your    

     hand to move into the drill bit.

6.  

DO NOT install or use any drill bit that exceeds 175mm  

        

     in length or extends 150mm below the chuck jaws. They can    

     suddenly bend outward or break.

7.  

DO NOT USE wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly)     

     cutters, or rotary planers on this drill press.

8.  

WHEN cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is fully   

     supported at the table height.

9.  

DO NOT perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS hold the  

     workpiece firmly against the table so it will not rock or twist.   

     Use clamps or a vise for unstable workpieces.

10. 

MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of  

      the workpiece to be drilled.

11. 

CLAMP THE WORKPIECE OR BRACE IT against the left   

      side of the column to prevent rotation. If it is too short or the    

      table is tilted, clamp it solidly to the table.

12. 

IF THE WORKPIECE overhangs the table such that it will fall  

      or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary    

      support.

17. 

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the  

      tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

18. 

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the   

      tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully   

      checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform  

      its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts,  

      binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any  

      other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other  

      part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

19. 

      POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete  

      stop.

20. 

DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all  

      times.

13. 

SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work  

      when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both    

      hands to operate tool.

14. 

MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are firmly tightened before  

      drilling.

15. 

SECURELY LOCK THE HEAD and table support to the    

      column, and the table to the table support before operating the   

      drill press.

16. 

NEVER turn your drill press ON before clearing the table of all  

      objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).

17. 

BEFORE STARTING the operation, jog the motor switch to  

      make sure the frill bit does not wobble or vibrate.

18. 

LET THE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED before starting to  

      drill. If your drill press makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates  

      excessively, stop immediately, turn the drill press 

OFF and    

      unplug. Do not restart the unit until the problem is corrected.

19. 

DO NOT perform layout assembly or set up work on the table  

      while the drill press is in operation.

20. 

USE THE RECOMMENDED SPEED for any drill press  

 

      accessory and for different workpiece material. 

21. 

WHEN DRILLING large diameter holes, clamp the workpiece  

      firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may grab and spin the    

      workpiece at high speeds. 

DO NOT USE fly cutters or multiple    

      part hold cutters, as they can come apart or become un-   

      balanced in use.

22. 

MAKE SURE the spindle has come to a complete stop before  

      touching the workpiece.

23. 

TO AVOID INJURY from accidental starting, always turn the  

      switch 

OFF and unplug the drill press before installing or    

      removing any accessory or attachment or making any 

      adjustment.

21. 

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean  

      for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for 

      lubricating and changing accessories.

22. 

DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids  

      or gases.

23. 

DO NOT OPERATE the tool if you are under the influence of  

      any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability to  

      use the tool properly.

24. 

ALWAYS operate the Drill Press in a well-ventilated area and  

      provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection systems  

      whenever possible. Dust generated from certain materials can  

      be hazardous to your health.

Motor.........................................................1-1/2 HP

Chuck.................................................0.63" / 16mm

Spindle Travel...................................4.72" / 120mm

Spindle Taper...................................................MT3

Speed Change...................................................12

Speeds............................................210 / 3020 rpm

Base Size...............18.11" x 13.78" / 460 X 350mm

Column...............................................3.62" / 92mm

Swing..................................................17" /  432mm

Total Height..................................66.14" /  1680mm

Weight.......................................229.28LBS / 104kg

Box Dimensions...................56.30"X25.98"X12.99"