Ridgid DP15501 User Manual

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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
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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
Safety Instructions For Drill Press
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 seri-
ous injury.
        CAUTION:
 
indicates a potentially 
hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate 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.
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, in-
cluding 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.
WARNING: