Craftsman 137.229171 User Manual
Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN"
1-1/2 HP (Maximum Developed)
16 Speeds (200-3630 R.P.M.)
5/8 Inch Chuck
17-INCH DRILL PRESS
Model No.
137.229171
CAUTION:
Before using this Drill Press,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
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• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa5ol
SECTION PAGE
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 2
Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 2
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 3
Accessories and Attachments .................................................................................. 6
Carton Contents ...................................................................................................... 6
Know Your Drill Press .............................................................................................. 8
Glossary of Terms .......... ......................................................................................... 9
Assembly and Adjustment ........................................................................................ 10
Operation .......................... :.................................................................................... 15
Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................ 21
Parts ...................................................................................................................... 22
Espa[_ol .................................................................................................................. 25
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If this Driss Press fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of date of purchase,
Sears will at its option repair or replace it free of charge•
Return this Drill Press to a Sears Service Center for repair, or to place of purchase for replacement.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints
; Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
• • Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipmentsuch as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Chuck Si:_e ............................ 5/8"
Speed ................................... 16 (200 - 3,600 RPM)
Motor .................................... 120V, 60 Hz, 12 Amps
Horsepower ........................... 1-1/2 HP (Max.
Developed)
Built-in Light ......................... 60 Watt (Maximum)
(Bulb not included)
Table Size ............................ 14-1/4" x 14-1/4"
Table Tilt ............................... 45 ° Right or Left
Spindle Travel ........................ 3-1/4"
Throat ................................. 8-1/2"
Base Size ............................. 11" x 20-3/8"
Height .................................. 64-7/8"
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To avoid electdcal hazards, fire hazards, or damage to
the tool. use propercircuitprotection
Your drill press is wired at the factory for 120V operation.
Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP branch circuitand 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 14.
BEFORE USING THE DRILL PRESS
Safety is a combination of common sense, stayingalert
and knowing how to use yourdrillpress. 15.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury,do not 16. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injurycouldoccur
plug the drill press in until you have read and understood ifthe toolistippedor ifthe cuttingtool is unintentionally
the following: contacted.
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"
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Don't leave the.tooluntil
it comes to a complete stop.
1. READ and become familiar withthisentire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool'sapplications,limitations,and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in workingorder.
3. DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don'tuse powertools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rein. Keep work area well lighted.
4. DO NOT usepowertools in the presence offlammable
liquidsor gases.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches inviteaccidents.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.Allvisitorsshouldbe keptat
a safe distance from the work area.
7. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. itwill do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 21.
8. USETHE RIGHTTOOL. Don'tforce tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. 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.
17. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accessories
19.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther useof
the tool,a guardor other part that isdamaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
propedy and perform its intended function. Check for
alignmentof movingparts,bindingof moving parts,
breakage ofparts, mounting and any otherconditions
that may affect its operation.A guard or other partthat
is damaged shouldbe propedyrepaired or replaced.
20.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
DO NOT operate the tool if you are underthe influence
of any drugs, alcohol or medicationthat could affect
your abilityto use the tool properly.
22.
Dust generated from certain materials can be
hazardous to your health. Always operate the drill
press in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper
dust removal. Use dust collectionsystems whenever
possible.
10. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Drilling operation producesdust.
11. DISCONNECTTOOLS before servicing, and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
12. REDUCETHE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in "OFF" positionbefore
plugging in.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for the recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injuryto persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
23. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any drillpress
can throw foreign objects into
the eyes which could cause
permanent eye damage.
ALWAYSwear SafetyGoggles
(not glasses) that comply with
ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurtyou when they break.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE DRILL PRESS
Foryour own safety, do not try to usa your drillpress
or plug it in untilit is completely assembled and installed
according to the instructions, and until you have read and
understood this instruction manual:
1,
YOUR DRILL PRESS MUST BE BOLTED securely
to a workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency
for yourdrill press to move during certain operations,
boltthe 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 ifdrilling operation is dusty.
USE ear protectors,especiallydudngextended 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 drillbit.
Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the ddll bit, 22.
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, routerbits, shaper cutters,
circle (fly) cutters, or rotary planers on thisddll press.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the
work when practical. It'ssafer than usingyour hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
15.
WHEN using a drill press vise, always fasten to the
table.
16.
MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are firmly
tightened before drilling.
17.
SECURELY LOCK THE HEAD and table support to
the column, and the table to the table support before
operating the drillpress.
18.
NEVER turn your drillpress on before cleadng the
table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)
19.
BEFORE STARTING the operation, jog the motor
switch to make sure the ddll bit does not wobble or
vibrate.
20.
LET THE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED before
startingto ddll.If your drillpress makes an unfamiliar
noiseor if itvibrates excessively, stop immediately,
turnthe drillpressoffand unplug.Do not restartuntil
the problem is corrected.
21.
DO NOT perform layoutassembly or set up work on
the table while the drillpress is in operation.
USE RECOMMENDED SPEED fordrill accessoryand
wotkpiecematerial.SEE INSTRUCTIONS that come
withtheaccessory.
23.
WHEN DRILLING large diameter holes, clamp the
workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may
grab and spinthe workpieceat high speed. DO NOT
USE fly cutters or multiple-part hole cutters,as they
can come apart or become unbalanced in use.
9. WHEN cutting a large piece of material make sure it 24.
is fully SUldportedat the table height.
10. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS 25.
hold the workpiece firmly against the table so it will
not rock or twist. Use clamps or a vise for unstable
workpieces.
1f. MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in 26.
the part of the workpiece to be drilled.
27.
12. CLAMPWORKPIECE OR BRACE againstthe I_t
side ofthe columnto prevent rotation, ff itistoo short
or the table is tilted, clamp solidly to the table and
use the fence provided.
13. IFTHE WORKPIECE overhangs the table suchthat
it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or
provide auxiliary support.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE SURE the spindle has come to a complete
stop before touching the workpiece.
TO AVOID INJURY from accidental starting, always
tum the switch"OFF" and unplugthe dnllpress before
installingor removing any accessory or attachment
or making any adjustment.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
USE ONLY SELF-EJECTING TYPE CHUCK.KEY as
provided with the drillpress.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 electdc cord that has an equipment.
groundingconductor and a groundingplug. The plug
MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL
local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFYTHE PLUG PROVIDED. If it willnotfitthe
receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with the green insulation(withor withoutyellow
stripes) isthe equipment groundingconductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
DO NOT connect the equipment groundingconductorto
a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electricianor service personnel it
you do notcompletelyunderstandthegroundinginstructions,
or if you are notsure the tool is properly grounded.
This tool is intended for use on a cimuit that has a
receptacle like the one illustrated in FIGURE A
RGURE A shows a 3-prong electrical plug and receptacle
that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded
receptacle is not available, an adapter (FIGURE 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 QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN. The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits
the usa of adapters.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle in
questionispropedy grounded.If you are not sure have a
certified electriciancheck the receptacle.
This ddll press is for indoor use only. Do not expose to
rein or use in damp locations.
Fig. A
3-Prong Plug
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.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your productwill drew.An
undersized cord willcause a drop in linevoltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.The table below shows
the correct size to usa according to cord length and
nameplate ampere rating.If indoubt, usethe next heavier
gauge.Thesmaller thegauge number,the heavierfile cord.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good condition. Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before
using it. Protect yourextensioncords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp orwet areas.
Use a separate electricalcircuitforyourtools.This cimuit
must not be less than #12 wire and should be protected
witha 15 Amp time lag fuse. Beforeconnectingthe motor
to the power line, make sure the switch is in the "OFF"
position and the electdc current is rated the same as the
current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a
lower voltage will damage the motor.
Prong
Properly Grounded
3-Prong Receptacle
Fig. B
Grounding Lug I_
_ If is Connected toa
_:_ 1_'_L Known Ground
._ _"'-¢"___1"_v \ _ Receptacle
//f_'-'_ Adapter
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
Ampere R_Ing
m(_e _man noqmore than
0 6
6 10
10 12
12 16
_1 .._ _---_- I["" 2-Prong
(whenusing120voltso_y)
Totallengthofcordln feet
25' 50' 100' 150'
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 !2 Notrecomrnended
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES UNPACKING AND CHECKING
CONTENTS
Use only accessories recommended for this drill press.
Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears
Power and Hand Tool Catalog for the following
accessories:
Drill bits
• Hold-Down and Guide
• Drill Press Vises
• Clamping Kit
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Use only accessories designed for this drill press to avoid
injury from thrown broken parts or workpieces.
Sears may recommend other accessories notlisted in
this manual. See your nearest Sears store or Power and
Hand Tool Catalog for other accessories.
Do not use any accessory unless you have completely
read the instruction or owner's manual for that accessory.
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.
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 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
B. Table
C. Base
D. Column assembly
Loose parts bag:
E. Feed handles
E Lock handle
G. Crank handle
H. Hex bolts
I. Fence assembly
J. Triangle knobs
K. T-Block
L. Washer
M. Hex wrenches
N. Wedge
O. Arbor
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
Box:
P. Chuck key
Q. Chuck
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Belt guard cover
Belt pulleys
Light switch
L
Belt tension handle
Belt tension lock knob
Bert tension knob
Motor
Cord clamp
Power cord
Table support lock
Feed spring
Bevel scale
ON/OFF
-UPper stop nut
nut
Depth stop
nut
- Spring cap
Quill
_ pindle
set screws
Table
Rack
,crank
Tablelock
5/8"Threadeddrain
Table arm
BevelLock
Column
support
Fencebackstop
set screw
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