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www .deltamachinery .com (800) 223-7278 - US (800) 463-3582 - CANADA 10" Contractors Saw (Model 36-978/36-979) T aladro de banco de 432 mm (16-1/2 pulg) con objetivo láser en cruz Perceuse à colonne de 432 mm (16-1/2 po) avec laser à cible croisée 16-1/2” (419 mm) Laser Crosshair Drill Press Instruction Manual Manuel d’Utilisation Manu[...]
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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY GUIDEL[...]
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3 It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains r elates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below ar e used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially[...]
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4 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’ s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury . 2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. AL WA YS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFE[...]
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5 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according t o the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury . 2. OBT AIN ADVICE from your supervisor , instructor , or another qualified person if you are not thor oughly familiar with the operation of this [...]
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6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE LASER F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . EYE INJUR Y -LASER LIGHT * Do not stare into beam apertur e, or into a reflection fr om a mirr or -like surface * Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam EYE INJUR Y - LASER LIGHT * Do not operate the laser[...]
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7 Fig. A Fig. B GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARR YING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor [...]
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8 FOREWORD The Delta 17-950L drill press is a 16-1/2" drill pr ess with a laser guide and a large woodworker's table (14x18 inches). The table can tilt forward and side to side and comes with T -slots for use with many drill press accessories. The 17-950L also comes with a 120V , 1/2 H.P . induction motor and a flexible lamp. This drill p[...]
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1 1. Drill Pr ess Head 2. T able 3. T able Bracket and Column 4. Light 5. Base 6. Chuck 7. Handle (3) 8. Spindle Adapter 9. Drift Key 10. 5mm Hex Wrench 11. 3mm Hex Wrench 12. T able Raising and Lowering Handle 13. T able Clamp Handle 14. Chuck Key 15. (2) M8x1.25x125mm carriage head screws, (4) flat washers, (2) lockwashers, and (2) hex nuts (for [...]
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10 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 28" MINIMUM 21" MINIMUM 1. If you plan to use your drill press in a permanent location, you must secure the drill pr ess base to the supporting surface with fasteners through the two mounting holes (A) Fig. 3 in the drill press base. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION. If you do no[...]
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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION. Y ou must secure the plywood base to the floor or supporting surface if the drill press has any tendency to vibrate, slide, or walk during normal operation. 11 6. Attach the column (A) Fig. 6 to the base (B) using the four M10x40mm hex head screws (C), thr ee of which are shown. 7. Attach the table adjusting handle (D) Fi[...]
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12 EYE INJUR Y - LASER LIGHT . Do not star e into the laser beam or aperture or into a reflection from a mirr or -like surface. 14. Use the two socket head cap screws (C) Fig. LA2 included in laser packaging and the supplied 4mm hex wrench to attach the front laser housing (A) Fig. LA1 to the r ear laser housing (B) loosely . Fig. LA1 Fig. LA2 A B [...]
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13 IMPORT ANT : Make certain the spindle taper (O) Fig. 14, and tapered hole in chuck (P) ar e clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust pr eventive coatings. NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively r emove any substance from the chuck. However , carefully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use. IMPORT ANT : Open th[...]
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14 24. Align the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 17, with the two holes (B) on the side of the drill press head. 25. Place the cord bushing (C) Fig. 17, ar ound the top of the lamp cord (D) 26. Align the two holes in the lamp cord bracket (F) Fig. 18 with the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) and drill press head. 27. Place a 1/4" washe[...]
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15 FIRE HAZARD. T o reduce the risk of fire, use 40 watt or less, 120 volt, r eflector track type light bulb (not supplied). DO NOT USE a stan dard house hold light bulb. Do not allow the r eflector track- type light bulb to extend below the lamp shade. RISK OF PERSONAL INJUR Y . Disconnect the machine from the power sour ce before making any adjus[...]
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16 T ABLE INSERT The drill press table comes with an insert (H) Fig. 26 made of MDF to help pr event wear and tear on the bit when it drills down through the workpiece. T o adjust: 1. Place the insert (H) Fig. 26 in the hole in the table. 2. If the insert is not level with the table, adjust the four jack screws (J) Fig. 27A. When the table is level[...]
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17 MAKING THE LASERS INTERSECT 1. Place a piece of wood (A) Fig. L4 on the table and clamp it in place. 2. Use the handle (B) to lower the quill (C). Make an indentation in the wood with the alignment pin (D) Fig. L4. 3. T urn on the laser and adjust both beams to intersect at that point by rotating the laser holder (A) Fig. L5. 4. Ensure that the [...]
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18 1. Open the belt and pulley guard (A) Fig. 28B. 2. Loosen the tension lock knobs located on both sides of the head casting (one shown at (B) Fig. 28B). Move the tension lever (C) forward. Pivot the motor (D) toward the fr ont of the drill press. 3. Hold the motor toward the front of the drill pr ess, and position the belts (F) on the desired ste[...]
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19 NOTE: Use bits with this drill press that have a shank of 5/8" or less in diameter . NOTE: Use scrap material for practice to get a feel of the machine before attempting r egular work. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION. The use of accessories and attachments not r ecommended by Delta may result in risk of injury . IMPORT ANT : If the workpiece is l[...]
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20 DRILLING MET AL Use clamps to hold the workpiece. DO NOT try to hold the workpiece with your hand. The drill bit may seize the work at any time and spin, causing damage to the machine and/or injury to you. The drill bit will break if the workpiece strikes the column. Clamp the workpiece firmly . Tilting, twisting, or shifting will r esult in a r[...]
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21 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to or der parts, visit our website at servicenet.deltamachinery .com. Y ou can also order parts from your near est factory-owned branch, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-223-7278 to receive personalized support fr om highly-trained technicians[...]
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22 T wo Y ear Limited New Pr oduct W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, pr ovided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized ser[...]
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64 64 The following are trademarks of POR TER-CABLE • DEL T A (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la POR TER-CABLE • DEL T A): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw II™, Delta ® , [...]