Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions For Drill Press; Safety Signal Words - RIDGID DP1550 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section
Table of Contents .......................................... 2
Safety Instructions For Drill Press ................. 2
Safety Signal Words .................................. 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

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how
your drill press works. Read this manual to understand this drill press.

Safety Signal Words

means if the safety informa-
DANGER:
tion is not followed someone will be
seriously injured or killed.
means if the safety infor-
WARNING:
Page Section
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
Maintenance ............................................. 33
Lubrication ................................................ 33
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 33
Troubleshooting ........................................... 33
Repair Parts ................................................ 35
mation is not followed someone
could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION:
mation is not followed someone may
be injured.
2
means if the safety infor-
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