Jet Tools PM2800 User Manual

POWERMATIC PM2800 18” Variable Speed Drill Press

The POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press has been designed from the ground up
to exceed the norm in modern drill presses. Everything from our shadow­busting dual LED work lights to the dual laser guide system, one-handle
variable speed, expandable work table and class-leading horsepower make
the POWERMATIC PM2800 18" Drill Press exceptionally capable and user
friendly.

The extensive use of high-end iron castings and heavy-duty steel
components make the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press as durable as it is
versatile. The 3 1/8”-diameter steel column, over-sized quill and cast iron
table system provide the rigidity that makes this an exceptionally accurate
and repeatable drill press. The all cast iron 11 7/8” by 19 5/8” base
contributes to that stability and the vibration-dampening 287-pound overall
weight. In addition, the base comes with holes in each corner for securing
the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press to a suitable floor. It also has a pair of
slots in the machined center section for attaching work holding devices.

Capacities

The 68”-tall by 31.5”-deep and 23.5”-wide overall dimensions are
the result of design criteria specifying capacities that make the
POWERMATIC PM2800 18" Drill Press an exceptionally useful
and versatile machine. In addition to the full 18” swing, the

The combination of an 18” swing,

the large vertical capacity and the

expandable table make working

with large pieces easy and safe on

the PM2800 Drill Press.

POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press has a chuck to base clearance of
46” and a maximum chuck to table capacity of 30”!

The combination of class-leading power, capacities and a unique
blend of user friendly features make the POWERMATIC 18" Drill

Press a machine that easily and accurately handles your drilling needs.

Power Controlled

The POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press is
powered by a heavy-duty 1HP, 1Ph,
115/230V, 15/8-amp, TEFC (totally enclosed
fan cooled) motor to be sure you have plenty
of power for the tough jobs. The motor, rated
using a continuous duty cycle rather than the
“peak” or “max developed” formulas, is the
most powerful in this class. The motor comes
pre-wired for 115V power but can be
converted to use 230V.

The full 1 HP motor (left) and control panel (right) make

controlling the PM2800 for your job easy. The green pilot light

in the center of the red pull On, push Off button is an indication

that the PM2800 is connected to electrical current.

The PM2800 18” Drill

Press has all of the

capacity and features

you need in a solid

accurate, value-laden

package.

To make applying that power user friendly we added an exterior,
single handle variable speed control that lets you choose the speed
(always set while the drill press is running) you need
without touching a belt! The 400 to 3000 RPM spindle speed range
makes the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press as flexible as it is
powerful.

To make selecting specific spindle speeds easy and accurate, a large
LED display is mounted on the front of the POWERMATIC 18"
Drill Press. Also on that panel are the laser and work light buttons
as well as the large pull On, push Off switch (with safety key) that
operates the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press.

The variable speed control is

operated by moving the lever

(when the PM2800 is running) on

the side of the head. This
placement makes it easy to adjust
speed and watch the LED readout

at the same time.

Lights and Lasers

To make full use of the built-in accuracy of the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press seeing the work
clearly is crucial. For that reason we added a pair of strategically located LED work lights. These
LED lights are bright enough to make seeing layout marks easy but mounted on the underside of
the head to prevent glaring in your eyes. Plus, the LED’s are spaced to minimize shadows around
the drill bit. A simple push-button On/Off switch lets you use the LED lights only when needed.

A second push-button On/Off
switch controls a pair of lasers,
aimed to create an “X” at the drill
bit point of entry. The lasers are
fully adjustable by the user and
mounted to the sides of the head,

A pair of LED work lights (left) illuminate the drilling area while reducing
shadows. The dual laser lights (right) are bright, easy to see and fully adjustable
by the user. With the laser lines crossing exactly at the point of entry of the drill

bit, hitting layout marks is fast and easy – not to mention accurate.

affording easy access should
setup be necessary. The
adjustment procedure is fast, easy
and fully described in the

illustrated instruction manual.

Chuck and Spindle

The POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press has an oversized
2”-diameter quill to insure stability even when using
large bits in tough woods. The quill has a #2 Morse
taper and comes with a handy knockout drift key for
removing the chuck arbor. We also include a high
quality, keyless, 5/8” capacity chuck. The quill
(spindle) assembly has a full 4 3/8” plunge capacity.

Finger-operated depth stops make it easy to limit
drilling depth for repetitive jobs. This stop system
also makes it easy to hold the spindle at a specific

The keyless 5/8”-capacity chuck (left) and easy to

use depth controls (right) make the PM2800 Drill

Press versatile and easy to use.