.lET
EQUIPMENT& TOOLS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JDP-20VS-1/3 Drill Press
JETEQUIPMENT&TOOLS,INC.
A WMH -Walter Meier Holding Company
(JDP-20VS-3 shown)
Po. BOX1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
253-351-6000
Fax253-939-8001
No. M-354201 1/98
Important Information
1-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
JET offers a one-year limited
warranty on this product
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this tool are available directlyform JET Equipment& Tools.
To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Pleasehavethe following informationready:
1. Visa, MasterCard,or DiscoverCard number
2. Expiration date
3. Partnumber listedwithin this manual
4. Shipping address other than a PostOffice box.
REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY
JET Equipment & Tools makesevery effort to assurethat parts meet highquality and durability standards
and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaserof our parts that each such part(s) to be free from
defects in materials andworkmanship for a period of thirty (30)days from the date of purchase.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please retain your dated sales receipt as proofof purchaseto validate the warranty period.
LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENTWARRANTY
JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the
original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectlyto misuse,abuse, negligenceor accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities
or to a lackof maintenance. JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES TO THE PERIODSPECIFIEDABOVE FROM
THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERY
OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES ARISING FROMTHE USE OF
OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. To
advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an
take
authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect,JET will either repair or replace the
product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are
willing to accept such refund. JET will returnrepaired product or replacementat JET's expense, but if it is determined
there is no defect, or that the defect resultedfrom causes not within the scope of JET's warranty, then the user must
bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other
rights, which vary, from state to state.
JET Equipment &Tools. P.O. Box 1349, Auburn, WA98071-1349 . (253) 351-6000
it WARNING
For your own safety, read the operator's manual before operating the drill press.
Wear eye protection.
Do not wear gloves, neckties, long sleeves, jewelry, or loose clothing that may become caught in
moving parts. Long hair must be contained.
Clamp the workpiece or brace it against the column to prevent rotation.
Use the recommended speed for drill accessories and workpiece materials.
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and inworking order.
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KEEP ALL BODY PARTSAWAY FROMMOVING PARTS. Avoid placingany part of your body
near belts,cutters, gears, etc.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYSAND WRENCHES. Forma habitof checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removedfrom the machinebeforeturning it on.
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KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and work benches invite accidents.
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DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUSENVIRONMENT. Don't use powertools in damp or wet locations,
or exposethem to rain. Keepwork areawell lighted.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safedistance from thework area.
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MAKE THE WORKSHOP KIDPROOFwith padlocks, master swatches, or by removingstarter keys.
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DON'T FORCETHE MACHINE. Itwill do the job better and saferat the rate for which it was
designed.
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USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force a machineor attachmentto do a job for which it was not
designed.
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USE THE PROPER EXTENSIONCORD. Makesure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to useone heavy enoughto carry the currentyour machine will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power lossand
overheating. If in doubt, use the next heaviergauge. Remember,the smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
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WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which mayget caught in moving parts. Non-slipfootwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
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ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks ifthe cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;they are not safety glasses.
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balanceat alltimes.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharpand clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricatingand changingaccessories.
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ALWAYSDISCONNECTTHEMACHINEFROMTHEPOWERSOURCEBEFORESERVICING.
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REDUCETHE RISK OF UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off position
before plugging in.
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NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injurycould occur ifthe machinetipped or if the drill bit is
unintentionally contacted.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther use of the machine,a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checkedto determine that it will qperate properlyand perform its
intended function - checkfor alignment of movingparts, binding of movingparts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that mayaffect itsoperation. A guardor other part that is
damaged should be properly repairedor replaced.
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NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINERUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWEROFF. Don't leave the
machine until it comesto a complete stop.
Further reading on theseand other safetyinformationcan befound in the publication Safety
Requirements for the Construction,Care, and Useof Drilling, Milling, and Boring Machines (ANSI B11.8
1983) published byThe American NationalStandards Institute. Orderthis publicationfrom:
The American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
NewYork, New York 10018
ANSI B11.8-1983, Section 5.1 states that "it shall bethe responsibilityof the employerto provide, and
ensure the use of, a guard, guardingdevice, awareness barrier, awareness device, or shield..." To assist
employees and machine users indesigning point of operationsafeguardingfor a specific machine
application, the Occupational Safety and HealthAdministrationoffers a booklettitled Concepts and
Techniquesof Machine Safeguarding (O.S.H.A.publication#3067). Order this publication from:
The Publications Office - O.S.H.A.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington DC 20210
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Electrical Instructions
Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
Note: The JDP-20VS-1 is rated at 115/230V and comes pre-wired at 230V. The JDP-20VS-3 is rated at
230Vand cannot be changed.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding providesa pathof leastresistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electricshock. This tool isequippedwith an electric cord havingan
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matchingoutlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordancewith all localcodes and ordinances.
Do not modifythe plug provided. If itwill notfit the outlet, havethe properoutlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The
conductor, with insulation having an outer surface that isgreen with orwithout yellow stripes, is the
equipment-grounding conductor. If repairor replacementof the electriccord or plug is necessary,do not
connect the equipment-grounding conductorto a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whetherthe tool is properlygrounded. Use only three wire extension cords
that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptaclesthat acceptthe tool's plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
Important Information
The JDP-20VS-1
press be operated at 230V. If, however,you decide to changethe operatingvoltage to 115V, please be
advised that the drill press may be hardto start when setat a higher R.P.M. When operating the drill
press, lower the R.P.M. to the lowestsetting before turning the machineoff. This will make starting the
comes pre-wiredfrom the factory at 230V. It is strongly recommendedthat this drill
machineeasier.
115 Volt Operation
Note: The JDP-20VS-1 is rated at 115/230Vand comes pre-wired at 230V. The JDP-20VS-3 is rated at
230Vonly and cannot be changed.
If 115V,single-phase operation isdesired; the following instructionsmust befollowed:
1. Disconnect the machinefrom the powersource.
2. This drill press is supplied with four motor leads that are connected for 230V operation,as shown in
Figure D. Reconnect these four motor leadsfor 115Voperation, as shown in Figure C.
3. Ifthe drill press is to befitted with a plug insteadof hard-wired,it should only be connected to an
outlet having the same configuration as illustratedby the groundedoutlet box in Figure E. No adapter
is available or should be usedwith a 230V plug.
Important: Inall cases (115 or 230 volts), make certain the receptacle in question is properly
grounded. Ifyou are not sure, havea licensed electriciancheck the receptacle.
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115Volt
230Volt
Line
3
Fig. C
2
4
3
24
v
Fig. E
Line
Line
Fig. D
Line
Grounded Outlet Box
C"".~
GroundingBla~
longest of the 3 blades
As received from the factory, the JDP-20VS-1 drill press is ready to run at 230 volt operation (the JDP-
20VS-3 is230V and cannot be changed). This drill press,when thewiring is changed to 115volt, is
intendedfor use on a circuit that hasan outlet and a plug that looksthe one illustrated in FigureA. A
temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter as illustrated in Figure 8, may be usedto connect this
plug to a two-pole receptacle,as shown in Figure8 if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter shouldonly be used until a properlygrounded outletcan be installed by a qualified
electrician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The green colored rigidear, lug, or tab,
extending from the adapter, must beconnected to a permanentgroundsuch as a properly grounded
outlet box, as shown in Figure 8.
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Means
~ Ad,p'oc-\,",
Grounding blade is the
longest of the 3 blades
Fig. A
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Fig.B
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Specifications:
JDP-20VS-1
JDP-20VS-3
Stock Number... 354201 .354203
Drilling Capacity
Cast Iron (in.) 1-1/2 1-1/2
Steel (in.) , 1-1/4 1-1/4
Tapping Capacity (in.) NA 3/4
Column Capacity (in.) 4. 4
Spindle to Column (maximum- in.) 10 10
Spindle Travel (in.) 6-1/2 6-1/2
Spindle Distance to Table (in.) " 28-1/2 28-1/2
Table Size (in.) 22 x 19-1/2 22 x 19-1/2
Number of T-Slots 2 2
T-Slot Size (in.) 5/8 .5/8
T-Slot Centers (in.) 8-7/8 8-7/8
Spindle Taper MT-3 MT-3
Spindle Speeds Variable Variable
Spindle RPM (approx.) 300-2,000 150-2,000
Motor 1-1/2 HP, 1 Ph 2 HP, 3 Ph,
115/230V 2-Speed
prewired230V .230V only
Overall Height (in.) 69 .69
Base Size (in.) 26 x 19 26 x 19
Table Size (in.) 20 .20
Net Weight (approx. - Ibs.) 720 740
Shipping Weight (approx.-Ibs.) 754 774
The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. JET Equipment
and Tools reservesthe right to effect, atany time and without prior notice, changes or alterationsto parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessaryfor any reasonwhatsoever.
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Unpacking and Clean-Up
1. Finish removing the shipping crate.
2. Remove the skid from under the press.
3. Remove the protective coating from all rust
protected surfaces with a soft cloth moistened
with kerosene or a mild solvent. Do notuse
acetone, gasoline, or paintthinner. Thesewill
damage painted surfaces.
4. To prevent rust, apply a thin coat of pastewax to
the table.
Installation
The drill press must be located in a dry, well lighted
area with adequate room on all sides ofthe
machine. The floor must be level andthe drill press
must rest solidly on the floor. The most accurate
and vibration free operation will require the drill
press to be bolted to the floor. While this is not
absolutely necessary, it is highly recommended.
Place shims near the three bolt holes to level the
drill press, if necessary. Equal pressure should be
applied to all three nuts when tightening to prevent
distorting the base.
Raising the Head
The drill press head is loweredon thecolumn for
crating and transportation. Before operatingthe drill
press, the head will need to be raisedto the
operational level. To raise the head:
1. Loosen the table lock (A, Fig. 1).
2. Cut a 2" x 4" approximately 16" in length.
3. Raise the table (B, Fig. 1) and placethe 2" x 4"
between the table and the head (C, Fig. 1) as
close the column (D, Fig. 1)as possible.
Caution: Do not placethe 2"x 4" under the lock
collar (E, Fig. 1).
4. Using the table liftcrank (F, Fig. 1), raise the
head untilthe head bore and the column are
flush. Use a ladder to observethe column
through the top of the belt cover.
Failure to co
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E
D
F
B
A
Fig. 1
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5. Tighten the two head locking bolts (A, Fig.2).
This will hold the head in place untilthe lock
collar can be moved into position. The 2" x 4"
can now be safely removed.
6. After the head is set at the desired height,
loosen two set screws (8, Fig.2) onthe lock
collar.
7. Slidethe lock collar up the column until it is flush
with the head.
8. Firmly tighten two set screw (8, Fig.2).
B
C
Fig. 2
Raising the Rack
Some drilling operationswill require the table to be
moved closer to the spindle than the rackwill allow
as set by the factory. To raise the rack:
1. Tighten the table lock handle (A, Fig.3).
2. Loosen two set screws (A, Fig. 4) on the column
bearing collar (8, Fig.4). Caution: Do not
loosen two set screws (C, Fig. 4) with lock nuts.
3. Raisethe rack (8, Fig. 3) to the desired level by
turning the table raising handle (C, Fig.3).
4. Tighten the two set screws (A, Fig. 4) to keep
the rack in position. Now the table can be raised
to the desired position.
A
c
B
Fig. 3
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