Porter-Cable 17-990X manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16½" V ariable Speed Drill Pr ess (Model 17-925) (Model 17-990X) P ART NO. 909592 - 03-06-03 Copyright © 2003Delta Machinery 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).[...]

2 W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedures ar e not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precautions ar e overlooked or[...]

3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS TOOL UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor , or a[...]

4 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[...]

Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cord which has a 3-pr ong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a [...]

6 DRILL PRESS P AR TS 1 - Drill Pr ess head 2 - Column and table raising rack 3 - T able/column bracket 4 - Lock lever for column bracket 1/2-13x1-1/2" 5 - Lock lever for table 3/8-16x1-1/8" 6 - W orm for table raising mechanism 7 - T able raising and lowering handwheel 8 - T able 9 - Chuck 10 - Chuck key 11A Pinion shaft handles (3) (For[...]

7 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. 1. Assemble the column (A) Fig. 3, to the base (B) using the four M10x40mm hex head screws (C), thr ee of which are shown. Loosen set scr ew (D) with 3mm wrench suppl[...]

8 4. Slide raising rack (F) Fig. 7 and table bracket (I) onto drill press column, as shown. Make sur e bottom of raising rack (F) Fig. 8, is engaged with flange (J) on drill press base. 5. Re-assemble ring (E) Fig. 9, which was r emoved in STEP 1 . IMPORT ANT : Bottom of ring (E) MUST NOT be pushed all the way down onto top of raising rack (F). MAK[...]

9 7. Thr ead clamp handle (M) Fig. 11, into hole in rear of table bracket, as shown. 10. Place the drill press head (N) Fig. 14, onto the column as far as it will go. Align head (N) Fig. 14A, to table (C) Fig. 14A, and base (D) Fig. 14A, and tighten the two head locking screws (O) Fig. 14 with the 5mm wrench supplied. Fig. 11 M 8. Insert table (P) [...]

10 11. IMPORT ANT : Make certain the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 15, and tapered hole in chuck (R) 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 spindle and chuck; however , carefully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use. Fi[...]

11 15. Thread the two speed changing levers (W) Fig. 18, into the speed changing hub as shown. 16. Thread the speed range changing lever (X) Fig. 19, into hub as shown. Fig. 18 Fig. 19 W W X Fig. 17B Place handle (A) Fig. 17B on pinion shaft (C). Make sure key slot (D) in handle is aligned with the key (E) on the pinion shaft A C D E Fig. 17C Repla[...]

12 PERMANENT MOUNTING If your drill press is to be used in a permanent location, the drill pr ess base must be secured to the supporting surface with fasteners through the two mounting holes, (A) Fig. 20, in the drill press base. MOUNTING DRILL PRESS TO A PL YWOOD BASE If you do not fasten your drill press in a permanent manner , the drill press mu[...]

13 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST ARTING AND STOPPING DRILL PRESS The power switch is located at the front of the drill pr ess head. T o turn the machine “ON” press the green start button (A) Fig. 23. T o stop the drill press, push the r ed stop button (B). LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the machine is not in[...]

14 V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DO NOT turn variable speed pilot wheel handles (A) Fig. 28, unless motor is running to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the drive belts and pulleys. The pilot wheel handles (A) are turned clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decr ease speed. When changing speeds, the pointer (B) will indicate the speed o[...]

15 Fig. 33 D A E B C ADJUSTING SPINDLE RETURN SPRING The spindle is automatically returned to its upper most position upon release of the handle. It is r ecommended that the handle be allowed to slowly return to the top position after all holes have been drilled in the material. This spring has been properly adjusted at the factory and should not b[...]

16 OPERA TIONS Fig. 34 Y our drill press is to be used with drill bits with a shank of 1/2" 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 [...]

17 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[...]

18 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION Fig. 36 The variable speed pulleys and the speed range shifter mechanism should be oiled weekly with a few drops of light machine oil in the two oil holes (A) Fig. 38, located on top of the variable speed pulleys and the hole (B) located on top of the shifter mechanism. IMPORT ANT : Oil the holes when the drill press is [...]

19 T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any 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 service station with[...]

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