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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16½" Floor Model Drill Pr ess (Model DP400) P ART NO. 907453 - 04-13-04 Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582[...]
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2 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may r esult in minor or moderate injury . Used without the saf[...]
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3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’ s application, limitations, and specific hazards will gr eatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury . 2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. AL WA YS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is d[...]
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4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR FOR DRILL PRESSES 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 thoroughly familiar with the operat[...]
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5 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 d is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. Before connect[...]
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6 Fig. C GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARR YING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES EXTENSION CORDS FOREWORD Delta ShopMaster DP400 is a 16½" drill press with a 120/240 V , 3/4 H.P . induction motor , a flexible work lamp and a tilting table with c-clamp edges and diagonal slots. The Delta ShopMaster Model DP400 has a 5/8” capa[...]
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7 UNP ACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items fr om the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened wi th ke r osene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfac[...]
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8 ASSEMBL Y FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETEL Y ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERST AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 3" MINIMUM 28" MINIMUM 21" MINIMUM C 1. If your drill press is to be used in a permanent [...]
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9 6. Assemble the column (A) Fig. 6, to the base (B) using the four M10x40mm hex head screws (C), thr ee of which are shown. Fig. 6 7. Assemble table raising and lowering handle (D) Fig. 7, to worm gear shaft (E) and tighten screw (F) against flat on shaft with 3mm wrench supplied. Fig. 7 Fig. 8 8. Thread table clamp handle (G) Fig. 8, into hole in[...]
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10 Fig. 9 9. Insert table (H) Fig. 9, into hole in table bracket as shown. Fig. 10 10. Thread table locking lever (J) Fig. 10, into hole in front of table bracket as shown. Fig. 11 Fig. 12 11. Place the drill press head (K) Fig. 11, onto the column as far as it will go. Align head (K) Fig. 12, with table (L) Fig. 12, and base (M) Fig. 12, and tight[...]
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11 Fig. 14 14. 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 sub- stance from the chuck; however , carefully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use. 15. IM[...]
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12 18. Align the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 17, with the two holes (B) on the side of the drill press head. Fig. 17 20. 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. Fig. 18 21. Place a 1/4" washer onto a M6x1x12mm cap head screw . Insert the screw (G) Fig.[...]
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13 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST AR TING AND STOPPING DRILL PRESS The switch (A) Fig. 20, is located on the front of the drill press head. T o turn the drill press “ON” move the switch up to the “ON” position. T o tur n the drill press “OFF” move the switch down to the “OFF” position. Fig. 20 A LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF?[...]
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14 Fig. 24 C E 3. The table can be tilted right or left by pulling out and removing table alignment pin (C) Fig. 24. NOTE: If pin (C) is difficult to r emove, tur n nut (E) clockwise to pull pin out of casting. 4. Fig. 25, illustrates the table alignment pin (C) removed. Loosen table locking bolt (D), tilt table to the desired angle and tighten bol[...]
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15 SPINDLE SPEEDS T welve spindle speeds are available on the drill press. Fig. 27, illustrates which steps of the pulleys the belts must be placed to obtain the twelve speeds available. Fig. 27 SPINDLE CENTER MOTOR 540 360 250 1090 590 410 1820 1280 650 3000 2180 1450 CHANGING SPEEDS AND ADJUSTING BEL T TENSION NOTE: A BEL T POSITIONING SPEED CHAR[...]
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16 DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH Where a number of holes ar e to be drilled to exactly the same depth, a depth stop is provided and is used as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Install bit in chuck. 2. Loosen lock screw (A) Fig. 29, and r otate pinion assembly (B) until the pointer (C) lines up with the mark on the scale (D) you wish the [...]
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17 OPERA TIONS Fig. 32 Y our drill press is to be used with drill bits with a shank of 5/8" or less in diameter . The following will give the inexperi enced operator a start on common drill press operations. Use scrap material for practice to get a feel of the machine before attempting r egular work. The use of accessories and attachments not [...]
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18 BORING IN WOOD T wist drills, although intended for metal drilling, may also be used for boring holes in wood. However , machine spur bits are generally pr eferred for working in wood; they cut a flat bottom hole and are designed for r emoval of wood chips. Do not use hand bits which have a screw tip; at drill pr ess speeds they tur n into the w[...]
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19 NOTES[...]
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20 P AR TS, SERVICE OR W ARRANTY ASSIST ANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactur ed to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of Porter -Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. T o obtain additional information regar ding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warra[...]
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