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- Page 1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR injury, the user must read and under- stand the operator’s manual before FUTURE REFERENCE using this product. Part No. SP6490 Printed in China...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 . -
Page 3: Before Using The Drill Press
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. -
Page 4: Before Each Use
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: - Clamp the workpiece firmly to the table. - Page 5 • Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. • If any part of your drill press is miss- ing, malfunctioning, has been dam- aged or broken...such as the motor...
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Page 6: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears
• Never climb on the drill press table, it could break or pull the entire drill press down on you. • Turn the motor switch off and put... -
Page 7: 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... -
Page 8: 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information 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. -
Page 9: Motor Safety Protection
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 sup- ply circuit wire. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Contents
The Drill Press is shipped complete in one box. 1. Separate all “loose parts” from packing materials and check each item with illustration and “Table of Loose Parts.”... -
Page 11: List Of Loose Parts
List of Loose Parts Item Description A Head Asm..1 B Table... 1 C Column Support Assembly... 1 D Base ... 1 Loose Parts M10 x 1.5-40 Long Hex Head Bolt (4) M10 x 1.5-12 Long Hex Socket Set Screw (2) M3 Hex “L”... -
Page 12: Location And Function Of Controls
Chuck...Holds drill bit or other rec- ommended accessory to perform desired operations. Depth Scale...Allows operator to adjust drill press to drill to a desired depth. Drill “On-Off” Switch...Has locking feature to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others. -
Page 13: Assembly
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 under- stand all instructions. Assembly of Base/Column 1. Locate four (4) 10mm dia. x 40mm long bolts among loose parts bag. -
Page 14: Installing The Table
Assembly (continued) Installing The Table 1. Loosen support lock and raise table support by turning table crank clock- wise until support is at a working height level. Tighten support lock. 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. -
Page 15: Installing The Head
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. -
Page 16: Pulley Alignment And Speed Adjustment
3. The top of all three pulleys should touch the straightedge. 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 ten- sion handle clockwise. -
Page 17: Tensioning Belt
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. Chuck Body... - Page 18 Assembly (continued) 4. Unlock support lock and raise table so its about two (2) inches below tip of chuck. 5. Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open jaws in chuck completely. 6. Place a piece of wood on table. Turn feed handles counterclockwise and force chuck against table until chuck is secure.
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Page 19: Installing Light Bulb
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. -
Page 20: Converting From Right Hand Operation To Left Hand Operation
“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. - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Quill Return Spring
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, fol- low the procedure below to adjust spring tension. -
Page 23: Adjusting Belt Latch Guard
NOTE: For right hand operation (feed handle on right side) turn spring counter- clockwise 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. -
Page 24: Getting To Know Your Drill Press
Getting To Know Your Drill Press Belt Guard Feed Spring Latch Adjustment Storage Tray Chuck Lock Bevel Scale Table Bevel Lock (Under Table) Lock Feed Spring Spring Light “On-Off” Switch Drill “On-Off” Switch Chuck Drill Speed Table (Inside Belt Guard) -
Page 25: Spindle Speed In R.p.m
11. Base...Supports drill press. For addi- tional 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. - Page 26 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. holds...
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Page 27: Drilling To A Specific Depth
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. -
Page 28: Locking Chuck At Desired Depth
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. -
Page 29: Safety Instructions For Basic Drill Press Operation
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. • If any part of your drill press is miss- ing, malfunctioning, has been dam- aged or broken...such as the motor... -
Page 30: Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill
• Turn the motor switch off and put away the switch key when leaving 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: - Clamp the workpiece firmly to the table. -
Page 31: Positioning Table And Workpiece
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 under- neath the workpiece. -
Page 32: Tilting Table
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... -
Page 33: Maintenance
They require no fur- ther lubrication. Periodically lubricate the table elevation mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the spindle, and the rack (teeth of the quill). See “Getting to Know Your Drill Press”. Cord w/Plug Green White Green... - Page 34 1. Change speed. See “Getting to 2. Retract drill bit frequency to clear hole 3. Resharpen drill bit 4. Feed fast enough, allow drill bit to 5. Lubricate drill bit. See “Basic Drill 1. Resharpen drill bit correctly lengths of cutting lips and/or angles not equal.
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Page 35: Repair Parts
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description 829775 Guard Upper 828814 Link - Rear 828812 Clamp - Rear Link 828932 * Screw Pan Hd M5.5 x 1.8-12... - Page 36 Repair Parts...
- Page 37 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Part No. Description 828929 • Motor 820381-2 * Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-20 821063-2 * Washer M8 x 16 x 1.6...
- Page 38 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15" Drill Press Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description 817309 Lock Nut M17 x 1.0 817310 Ring Locking 817311 Washer 813480 Bearing Ball 17mm 817535 Gasket Quill Model No.
- Page 39 Nut Hex M5 821754 * Screw Hex Hd. M10 x 1.5-40 828961 Base * Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally. Model No. DP15501 Figure 4 Part No. Description 821750 * Screw Hex Soc. Set M10 x 1.5-12 817288...
- Page 40 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 pur- chase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.
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