Craftsman 137229130 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manuam

2/3 HP (Maximum

400-3000 RPM
518 Inch Chuck

Developed)

33oWNCHVARIABLE

SPEED LL PRESS

CAUTmONo`

Before using this Drill Press,
read this manual and follow

o Safety Instructions
o Ynstallation

o Operation

all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

,, Maintenance

o Parts List
,, Espa_ol

@ustemer He_lp L_ne

1-8ee.843.1682

Sears, Roebuck and COo,Hoffman Estates, mL60179 USA

Part No, 137229130002

SECTION PAGE

Warranty ................................................................... 2

Product Specifications ...................................................... 2

Safety _nstructions .......................................................... 3

Accessories and Attachments ................................................ 6

Carton Contents ........................................................... 6

Know Your Driti Press ....................................................... 8

Glossary of Terms ........................................................... 9

AssemMy and Adjustments ................................................. 10

Operation ................................................................ !3

Maintenance .............................................................. 18

Troubleshooting guide ...................................................... 19

Parts .................................................................... 20

EspaSol ................................................................. 29

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears

witl repair it free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of
purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CHUCK SIZE ............. 5/8"

SPEEDS ................. 400 - 3000 RPM

MOTOR ................. 120V, 60 HZ, 5.gAMPS

HORSEPOWER ........... 2/3 HP (Max. Developed)

BUiLT-IN UGHT ........... 60 Watt (Maximum)

........................ (Bulb not included)

TABLE SiZE .............. I3-1/4" x 13-1/4"

TABLE TILT .............. 45° RIGHT OR LEFT

SPINDLE TRAVEL ......... 3-t/4"

SPINDLE TO COLUMN ..... 6-1/2"

BASE SiZE ............... 18-15/64" x 10-13/I6"

ACCESSORY iNCLUDED .... FENCE

HEIGHT ................. 66-1/32"

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to

the tool, use proper circuit protection.

Your drill p[ess is wired at the factory for 120V operation.
Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP branch circuit and use a 15

AMP time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or
fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or
damaged in any way.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE DRNLL PRESS

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your dri!t press.

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the drill press in until you have read and understood

the following:

°

READ and become familiar with this entire instruction

manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations, and
possible hazards.

2.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.

.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

.

DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.All visitors should be kept at
a safe distance from the work area.

.

MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing starter keys.

.

DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10.

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to

carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss

of power and overheating. The table on page 5 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other

jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective

hair covering to contain long hair.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

12.

WEARVOUR ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION. Any drill press
can throw foreign objects into
the eyes which could cause

permanent eye damage.

ALWAYS 'wear Safety Goggles

(not glasses) that comply with

ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impacFresistant lenses. They ARE NOT

safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears.

NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance withANSt

Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

l&

WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Drilling operation produces dust.

14.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it

frees both hands to operate tool.

t5.

DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when

changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.

t6.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNiNTENTiONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.

17.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for the recommended accessories.

The use of improper accessories may cause risk of

injury to persons.

18.

NEVER STAND ONTOOL Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.

19.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the toot, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop.

21.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23. DBRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter

against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.

3

24.WARNING:Dustgeneratedfromcertainmaterialscanbe
injurioustoyourhealth.Alwaysoperatedrillpressinwel!
ventilatedareasandprovideforproperdustremoval.

SPECJFRC SAFETY NSTRUCT ONS
FOR THE DRILL PRESS

Foryour own safety, do not try to use your drill press
or plug it in until it is completely assembled and installed
according to the instructions, and until you have Yeadand
understood this instruction manual.

,

YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST BE BOLTED securely
to a workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency

for your drill press to move during cer[ain operations,
bolt the workbench to the floor.

2. THIS DRILL PRESS is intended for use in dry

conditions, indoor use only.

3. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE face or dust mask

along with safety goggles if drilling operation is dusty.
USE ear protectors, especially during extended periods

of operation.

4. DO NOT wear gloves, neckties, or loose clothing.

5. DO NOT try to drill material too small to be securely
held.

6. ALWAYS keep hands out of the path of a drill bit.
Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip

could cause your hand to move into the drill bit.

7. DO NOT install or use any drill bit that exceeds

175 mm (7") in length or extends 150 mm (6") below

the chuck jaws. They can suddenly bend outward or

break.

8. DO NOT USE wire wheels, router bits_shaper cutters,
circle (fly) cutters, or rotary planers on this drill press.

9. WHEN cutting a large piece of material make sure it
is fully supported at the table height.

I0. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS

hold the workpiece firmly against the table so it will
not rock or twist. Use clamps or a vise for unstable

workpieces.

1t. MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in

the part of the workpiece to be drilled.

12. CLAMP WORKPIECE OR BRACE against the left
side of the column to prevent rotation, if it istoo short

or the table is tilted, clamp solidly to the table and
use the fence provided.

13. JFTHE WORKPIECE overhangs the table such that
it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or

provide auxiliary support.

i4. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the

work when practical. It's safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate t0ol.

15. WHEN using a drill press vise, always fasten to the
table.

16.

MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are firmly

tightened before drilling.

I7.

SECURELY LOCKTHE HEAD and table support to

the column, and the table to the table support before
operating the drill press.

t8.

NEVER turn your drill press on before clearing the

table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)

19.

BEFORE STARTING the operation, jog the motor

switch to make sure the drill bit does not wobble or
vibrate.

20. LETTHE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED before
starting to drill, tf your drill press makes an unfamiliar

noise or if it vibrates excessively, stop immediately,

turn the drill press off and unplug. Do not restart until
the problem is corrected.

21. DO NOT perform layout assembly or set up work on

the table while the drill press is in operation.

22. USE RECOMMENDED SPEED for drill accessory and
workpiece material. SEE INSTRUCTIONS that come

with the accessory.

23. WHEN DRILUNG large diameter holes, clamp the
workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may

grab and spin the workpiece at high speed. DO NOT
USE fly cutters or multiple-part hole cutters, as they
can come apart or become unbalanced in use.

24. [JIAKE SURE the spindle has come to a complete

stop before touching the workpiece.

25. TO AVOID INJURY from accidental starting, always
turn the switch OFF and unplug the drill press before

installing or removing any accessory or attachment
or making any adjustment.

26, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
27, USE ONLY SELF-EJECTmNG TYPE CHUCK KEY as

provided with the drill press,

ELECTRMCAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPEC_FRCATJONS

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the
tool, use proper circuit protection, Use a separate electrical

circuit for your tools.Your drill press is wired at the factory

for 120V operation. Connect to a t20V, 15 Amp circuit and

use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid
shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.

GROUNDING _NSTRUCT_ONS

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.

iN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is

equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST

be plugged into a matching recep[acle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes

and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit

the receptacle, have the proper receptacle ins[ailed by a
qualified electrician.

iMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor

with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is
the equipment grounding conductor, tf repair or replacement
of the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect

the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you

do not completely understand the grounding inslructions, or if

you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.

USE ONLY 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept
the tool's plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn

cord immediately.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit

must not be less than #12 wire and should be protected
with a 15 Amp time lag fuse. Before connecting the motor

to the power line, make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the electric current is rated the same as the current

stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage
will damage the motor.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle
like the one illustrated in FIGURE A. FIGURE A shows a

3-prong electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding
conductor, tf a properly grounded receptacle is not available,
an adapter (RGURE B) can be used to temporarily connect

this plug to a 2-contact ungrounded receptacle. The adapter
(FIGURE B) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be

connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly
grounded receptacle box. THE TEMPORARY ADAPTER

SHOULD BE USED ONLY UNTIL A PROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET CAN BE INSTALLED BY A
QUAUFIED ELECTRiCiAN, The Canadian Electrical Code
prohibits the use of adapters.

CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle is

properly grounded. If you are not sure have a qualified
electrician check the receptacle.

Fig, A

3-Prong Plug

Grounding Prong

Properly Grounded
3-Prong Receptacle

Fig. B

Grounding Lug

Q"s_` Make Sure This

is Connected to a
Known Ground

,f ° 2-Prong

_<:<_ik_ 7 Receptacle

z Adapter

This drill press is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain

or use in damp locations
GU_DEUNES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current

your product will draw. An undersized cord will result in a
drop in line voltage and in toss of power which will cause the

tool to overheat. The table below shows the correct size to

use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Be sure your extension cord is proper_y wired and in

good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or
have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect
your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and

damp or wet areas.

(when using 120 volts onJy)

A__rapere Rating Total length of cord i,n,f,eet

mo_'e lhan not more than 25' 50' 1O0' 150'

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 18 16 14 12

!0 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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SAVE THESE

NSTRUCTJONS

UNPACKING YOUR DR LL PRESS

AVAILABLE ACCESSORnES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears

Power and Hand Tools Catalog for the following accessories:

o Drill bits
o Hold-Down and Guide

• Drill Press Vises

- Clamping Kit

To avoid personal injury:
o Use only accessories recommended for this drill press.
o Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use

of improper accessories may cause hazards.

o Use only accessories designed for this drill press to

avoid injury from thrown broken parts or workpieces.

Do not use any accessory unless you have completely
read the instruction or owner's manual for that

accessor_

UNPACKING AND CHECKING
CONTENTS

Carefully unpack the drill press and all its parts, and
compare against the list below.

To protect the drill press from moisture, a protective coating
has been applied to the machined surfaces. Remove this

coating with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or WD-40.

To avoid personal injury:

• If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill
press in until the missing or damaged part is replaced,

and assembly is complete.

• To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline,
naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly

volatile solvents to clean the drill press.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A. Head assembly I

B. Table 1
C, Base 1

D, Column assembly 1
E, Speed control knob and collar 1

A

Loose parts bag:

R Lock handle 1
G. Crank handle 1

H, Hex bolts 4
I, Fence assembly 1

J. Triangle knobs 2

K. T-Block 2
L. Washer 2

M. Hex wrenches 2
N. Wedge 1

O. Arbor 1

Box:

R Chuck key
Q. Chuck

C

F

1
1

G

J K

M N 0 P Q D

Speed control knob

Speed chart

Belt guard cover

BASE - Supports the drill press. For additional stability,

holes are provided in the base to bolt the drill press to the
floor. (See "Specific Safety Instructions for Drill Presses".)

FENCE -Attaches to the table to align the workpiece or for

fast repetitive drilling. Removable. Remove fence when it

interferes with other drill press accessories.

Motor

Power

cord

Table

support lock

Bevel

scale

Table arm

Upper stop nut

Lower stop nut
Depth scale

Depth stop

Stop nut

Light switch

ON/OFF switch

Chuck

Feed

handles

Column

Table

Fence end_

Fence backstop

Chuck key

storage

Head locking

set screws

Column

collar

Rack

Table

support

BACKUP MATERIAL -A piece of scrap wood placed
between the workpiece and table. The backup board

prevents wood in the workpiece from splintering when the
drill passes through the backside of the workpiece. It also
prevents drilling into the table top.

BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY -Covers the pulleys and belt
during operation of the drill press.

BEVEL SCALE - Shows the degree of table tilt for bevel

operations. The scale is mounted on the side of the arm.

CHUCK - Holds the drill bit or other recommended accessory
to perform desired operations.

CHUCK KEY -A self-ejecting chuck key which will pop out

of the chuck when you let go of it.This action is designed
to help prevent throwing of the chuck key from the chuck
when the power is turned ON. Do not use any other key as
a substitute; order a new one if damaged or lost.

COLUMN - Connects the head, table, and base on a
one-piece tube for easy alignment and movement,

COLUMN COLLAR - Holds the rack to the column. Rack
remains movable in the collar to permit table support

movements.

COLUMN SUPPORT -Supports the column, guides the
rack and provides mounting holes for column to base,

DEPTH SCALE STOP NUTS - Lock the spindle to the
selected depth.

HEAD LOCKS - Locks the head to the column, ALWAYS

lock the head in place while operating the drill press.
RACK -Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy

elevation of the table by the hand operated table crank.
REVOLUTION PER M_NUTE (R.P.M.) - The number of

turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SPEED CONTROL CHART - Choose the drilling speed by

moving the knob lever's location on the chart.

SPEED CONTROL KNOB - Changes the drilling speed
when moved.

SPINDLE SPEED -The R.RM. of the spindle.
TABLE SUPPORT LOCK -Tightening locks the table

support to the column. Always have it locked in place while
operating the drill press.

TABLE - Provides a working surface to support the
workpiece,

TABLE ARM - Extends beyond the table support for

mounting and aligning the table.

TABLE BEVEL LOCK - Locks the table in any position
from 0°- 45°.

TABLE CRANK - Elevates and lowers the table. Turn
clockwise to elevate the table. Support lock must be

released before operating the crank.

Table bevel lock

_ Chuck

Spindle

Quill set screw

'" Arbor

Chuck key

0° Locking

Table lock Table

crank

5/8" Threaded drain

Column support

Base

DEPTH SCALE - Indicates depth of hole being drilled.
DRILL BIT -The cutting tool used in the drill press to

make holes in a workpiece.

DRILL ON/OFF SWITCH - Has locking feature, This
feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible
hazardous use by children and others. Insert the key into

the switch to turn the drill press on.

FEED HANDLE - Moves the chuck up or down.

TABLE LOCK - Locks the table after it is rotated to
various positions.

TABLE SUPPORT - Rides on the column to support the
table arm and table.

THREADED DRAIN (5/8") -Attach a 5/8" (pipe threaded)
metal pipe to the threaded opening for draining excess oil

into container. For a non-draining surface attach a threaded
metal plug. Pipe and plug not included,

WORKPIECE -Material being drilled.