Harbor Freight Tools 44836 User Manual

DRILL PRESS

10” BENCH/12 SPEED

ASSEMBLY AND

OPERATING INFORMATION

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SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Net Weight

Overall Height

Column Length (Head to Base)

Table Size

Speeds (12)

Swing Diameter

Motor Electrical Specifications

Spindle Stroke

Spindle Taper

Column Diameter

Chuck Size

132 Lbs.

33 - 1/4”

18 - 1/4”

7 - 7/16” x 7 - 3/4”

250, 340, 390, 510, 600, 650, 990, 1550, 1620, 1900, 2620, 3100

10”

120V/60hz 1/2hp motor-1700rpm single phase Load Amps: 3.5 No Load Amps: 1.6

2 - 3/8”

MT-2

2.355”

7/64” - 5/8” (3 - 16MM)

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas invite

injuries.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle this

product.

3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored

in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children.

4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product.

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5. USE EYE, HEARING, AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved

safety impact eye glasses, ANSI approved hearing protection, and ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses, hearing protection, and dust masks and respirators are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when working

with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows.

7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent

tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.

9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not

use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check it will

operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identi-

cal replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this tool clean and dry, and keep

drill bits clean and sharp for better and safer performance.

13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed

regularly by a qualified technician.

14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applica-

tions for which this product was designed. Do not use small equipment, tools or attachments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools or attachments. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

PECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. GROUND THIS PRODUCT. The electrical power cord for this product is equipped

with a grounded 3-prong plug. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product. When in use, make

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sure this product is always plugged into a grounded 3-hole electrical receptacle with an appropriate breaker switch in-line.

2. MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE

PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD.

3. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Do not use the cord to pull the 3-prong

plug from a power outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Replace damaged cord immediately. Route the power cord safely. Protect it from being damaged by other equipment in the shop. Do not route the cord where it can be walked on or tripped over.

4. IF YOU USE AN EXTENSION CORD, MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY UL

APPROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND LENGTH. (SEE FIGURE A.)

FIGURE A

5. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Do not use this product in or near

damp or wet areas. Do not expose this product to rain. Keep work area well lit. Use this product in a well ventilated area. Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. To avoid accidental electric shock, do not let your body come in contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

6. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT. This product will do the work better and safer

at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.

7. KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.

8. REMOVE ALL ADJUSTING WRENCHES FROM THE DRILL PRESS BEFORE

TURNING IT ON.

9. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure you are prepared to begin work

before turning the START switch on.

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10. CAUTION: Some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate

(CCA) which can be toxic. When drilling these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

11. ALLOW THE DRILL BIT TO SPIN UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE DRILLING INTO THE WORKPIECE. When turning off the Drill Press, allow the drill bit to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press the drill bit against the workpiece to stop it.

12. DO NOT FORCE THE DRILL BIT INTO THE WORKPIECE WHEN DRILLING. Apply moderate downward pressure, allowing the drill bit to cut without being forced.

13. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING PARTS OF

THE DRILL PRESS WHILE THE DRILL PRESS IS PLUGGED IN AND RUNNING.

14. THE DRILL BIT WILL BECOME HOT WHILE DRILLING. Allow the drill bit to completely cool before touching.

15. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE CLAMPS OR OTHER SAFE, PRACTICAL WAYS TO HOLD AND SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE. Do not attempt to drill material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

16. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE DRILL PRESS FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE such as leaving the work area, moving the tool from one location to another, changing the drill bit, cleaning sawdust from the unit, etcetera.

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts Lists (pages 13 through 16) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to pages 13 through 16 of this manual.

To Assemble The Drill Press:

To attach the Column Support (part #3A) to the Base (part #4A)

Hex Head Screws (part #5A) provided. (See Assembly Diagram A.)

, use the four

To attach the Table (part #9A) to the Drill Press

(located on the underneath) into the Table Support (part #10A). Then, lock the Table in place, using the Hex Head Screw (part 8A) and the Hex Head Socket Screw (part 17A). (See Assembly Diagram A.)

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, insert the collar of the Table

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