Hitachi B 16RM User Manual

Model				B 16RM	Drill Press

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!

This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand this manual before operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for others before they use the power tool.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION	Page
Product Specifications ............................................................	3
Safety ......................................................................................	4
Accessories and Attachments ...............................................	7
Carton Contents .....................................................................	7
Know Your Drill Press ............................................................	9
Glossary of Terms .................................................................	10

SECTION	Page
Assembly and Adjustment	................................................... 11
Operation ...............................................................................	15
Maintenance ..........................................................................	20
Troubleshooting ....................................................................	21
Parts list .................................................................................	22

HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS

Service under this warranty is available from Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. at :

IN THE U.S.A.

IN CANADA

3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093

9409 Owensmouth Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311

OR CALL: [phone] for a service center nearest you.

6395 Kestrel Road Mississauga, ON L5T 1Z5

OR CALL: [phone] for a service center nearest you.

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WARNING

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 chemically treated 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 equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Chuck Size .....................	5/8"
Speed ...........................	12 (250 ~ 3,100 min-1 )
Motor ............................	120V, 60 Hz, 8 Amps
Horsepower ...................	1 HP (Max. Developed)
Built-in Light ..................	60 Watt (Maximum)
	(Bulb not included)
Table Size ......................	13-15/64" x 13-15/64"
Table Tilt .......................	45 Right or Left
Spindle Travel ................	3-1/8"
Throat ...........................	7-1/2"
Base Size .......................	11" x 20-3/8"
Height ...........................	63-1/4"
Weight ..........................	156.5 lb (71.0 kg)

WARNING

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

Your drill press 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.

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SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS DRILL PRESS

Safety is a combination of common sense, stay alert and knowing how to use your drill press.

WARNING

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

1.READ and become familiar with the entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and possible hazards.

2.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

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

4.DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

5.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invited accidents.

6.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

7.DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force a tool or an 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.

10.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

11.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in.

12.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommend accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

13.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it ON.

14.NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND. TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

15.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

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

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

18.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, 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.

19.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

20.DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability to use the tool properly.

21.Dust generated from certain material can be hazardous to your health. Always operate the drill press in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a dust collection system whenever possible.

22.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any drill press can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety

Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only impact -resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Store. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DRILL PRESS

WARNING

For your 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 read and understood this instruction manual:

1.THIS DRILL PRESS is intended for use in dry conditions, indoor use only.

2.WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE A face or dust mask along with safety goggles if drilling operation is dusty. USE ear protectors, especially during extended periods of operation.

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

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

5.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.

6.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.

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

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

9.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.

10.MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be drilled.

11.CLAMP THE WORKPIECE OR BRACE IT against the left side of the column to prevent rotation. If it is too short or the table is tilted, clamp it solidly to the table and use the fence provided.

12.IF THE WORKPIECE overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary support.

13.SECURE THE 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 tool.

14.MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are firmly tightened before drilling.

15.SECURELY LOCK THE HEAD and table support to the column, and the table to the table support before operating the drill press.

16.NEVER turn your drill press on before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)

17.BEFORE STARTING the operation, jog the motor switch to make sure the drill bit does not wobble or vibrate.

18.LET THE SPINDLE REACH FULL SPEED before starting to drill. If your drill press makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, stop immediately, turn the drill press off and unplug. If do not restart the unit until the problem is corrected.

19.DO NOT perform layout assembly or set up work on the table while the drill press is in operation.

20.USE THE RECOMMENDED SPEED for any drill press accessory and for different workpiece material. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS that come with the accessory.

21.WHEN DRILLING large diameter holes, clamp the workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise, the bit may grap and spin the workpiece at high speeds. DO NOT USE fly cutters or multiple-part hole cutters, as they can come apart or become unbalanced in use.

22.MAKE SURE the spindle has come to a complete stop before touching the workpiece.

23.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.

24.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

25.USE ONLY THE SELF-EJECTING TYPE CHUCK KEY as provided with the drill press.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. 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 MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the 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 (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. If 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 personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, 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 RECEPTACLE THAT ACCEPT THE TOOL’S PLUG. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORD IMMEDIATELY.

FIGURE 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 PROPER GROUNDED OUTLET CAN BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits the use of adapters.

CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure have a certified electrician check the receptacle.

WARNING

This drill press is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Fig. A

3-Prong Plug

Grounding Prong

Propely Grounded

3-Prong Receptacle

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

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 below shows the correct size to use according to 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 properly 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.

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.

Fig. B

Grounding Lug

Make Sure This is

Connected to a

Known Ground

2-Prong

Receptacle

Adapter

WARNING

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

MINMUN GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG) (When using 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating		Total length of cord in feet
	not
more than	more than	25'	50'	100'		150'
0	6	18	16	16		14
6	10	18	16	14		12
10	12	16	16	14		12
					Not
12	16	14	12	recommended

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNING

Use only accessories recommended for this drill press. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.

Visit your Hardware Department or see the Power and Hand Tools Catalog for the following accessories:

Drill bits

Hold-Down Clamps

Drill press Vises

WARNING

Use only accessories designed for this drill press to avoid injury from broken parts or thrown workpieces.

You may recommend other accessories not listed in this manual. See your nearest your store or Power and Hand Tool Catalog for all other accessories.

Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the instruction or operator’s manual for that accessory.

CARTON CONTENTS

	UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS	TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
		ITEM	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY
	WARNING
		A.	Head assembly	1
		B.	Table	1
	If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the drill	C.	Base	1
		D.	Column assembly	1
	press in until the missing or damaged part is replaced,
	and assembly is complete.		Loose parts bag:
	Carefully unpack the drill press and all its parts, and	E.	Feed handle	3
		F.	Lock handle	1
	compare against the list below.
		G.	Crank Handle	1
	To protect the drill press from moisture, a protective	H.	Hex bolts	4
		I.	Batteries	2
	coating has been applied to the machined surfaces.
		M.	Hex wrenches	3
	Remove this coating with a soft cloth moistened with
		N.	Wedge	1
	kerosene or WD-40.
		O.	Arbor	1
			Box:
	WARNING
		P.	Chuck key	1
		Q.	Chuck	1

To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the drill press.

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CARTON CONTENTS

A

D

B C

E F G H

I

M N O P Q

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