MasterCraft 055-5530-8 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DRILL PRESS
IMPORTANT:
Please read this manual carefully before using this drill
press and save it for reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all
instructions and follow them when using this product.
NOTE:
If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our
toll-free helpline at 1-800-689-9928
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide
Specifications
Safety Guidelines
Know Your Drill Press
Assembly Instructions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Exploded View
Parts List
Warranty
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• Place the column tube (2) on the base (1),
align the column support holes with the
base holes.
• Install a bolt M8 x 25 (3), a flat wahser
M8 (4) and a spring washer M8 (5) in
each column support hole and tighten
with the wrench.
see page 20
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• Lift the drill press head assembly (1)
carefully and place the mounting hole of
the drill press head onto the top of the
column (2). Make sure the head is seated
properly on the column.
see page 21
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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Pulley speeds
Table size
Base size
Spindle travel
Column diameter
Max. drilling capacity
Capacity
Chuck
Weight
120 V, 60 Hz, 4.1A
620, 1150, 1630, 2180, 3070 RPM (no load)
7 1/4 X 7 1/4" (18.4 x 18.4 cm)
13 3/8 X 8 1/4" (34 x 21 cm)
5 cm
ø5 cm
5/8" (1,2 cm) diameter
5" (12.7 cm) chuck to column
12 3/16" (31 cm) chuck to table
17 1/4" (43.8 cm) chuck to base
1/16–5/8" (1.5–16 mm), keyed
49 lb 8 oz (22.5 kg)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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QUICK START GUIDE
• Mark the desired depth of the hole on the
side of the workpiece (1).
• With the switch off, bring the drill bit (2)
down until the tip is even with the mark.
see page 30
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WARNING!
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug in the drill press
until you have read and understood the following rules.
WARNING!
• All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should be attempted only by trained technicians.
Contact the nearest Service Centre, Authorized Service Station or other competent
repair service.
• Use only identical replacement parts. Any others may create a hazard.
• The use of any other accessories may create a hazard.
DANGER!
Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life.
WARNING!
Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
CAUTION!
Potential hazard that may result in moderate injury or damage to equipment.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before
using the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate this information.
Note: The word “Note” is used to inform the reader of something the operator needs to know about the tool.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator and others working with the operator.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a permanent loss of vision, serious personal or even fatal
injury, property damage and/or tool damage. Please take time to read and understand the instructions.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your drill press works.
WORK AREA
• Keep children away. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept at a
safe distance from work area.
• Keep work areas clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• Make workshop childproof. With padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Know your power tool. Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn
the tool's uses and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards particular to this tool.
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do
not operate while taking medication or while using alcohol or other drugs.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear lose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
that may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• Always use safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs
during extended periods of operation. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.
• Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• Disconnect tools from power source, when not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits,
cutters, etc.
• Keep guards in place, in working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches when not in use, before servicing and when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure the switch is in the “Off” position before
plugging in the tool.
• Ground all tools. This tool is equipped with an approved three conductor cord and a three prong
grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green wire to a live terminal.
• Never stand on tool or its stand. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the
tool or its stand to reach them.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect the tool's operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly replaced.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR DRILL PRESS
TOOL USE
• Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Use the right tool. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use
tool for purpose not intended—for example, don’t use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
• Secure work. Use clamps or vise to hold work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate the tool.
WARNING!
Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.), be sure voltage supplied
is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater
than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the
tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with a voltage less than the
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
TOOL CARE
• Do not alter or misuse tool. These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification not specified
is misuse and may result in dangerous conditions.
• Avoid gaseous areas. Do not operate electric tools in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in
these tools normally spark, and this may result in a dangerous condition.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• For your own safety, do not operate your drill press until it is completely assembled and
installed according to the instructions, and until you have read and understood the following:
1. Technical specifications
2. Safety guidelines
3. Know your drill press
4. Assembly instructions
5. Operating instructions
7. Maintenance
8. Troubleshooting
9. Stability of the drill press
If there is any tendency of the drill press to tilt or move during use, bolt it to the bench top or to a piece
of 3/4" (2 cm) exterior plywood large enough to stabilize the drill press. Bolt the plywood to the underside
of the base so it extends beyond the sides of the base. DO NOT USE PRESSED WOOD PANELS. They can
break unexpectedly. If the workpiece is too large to easily support with one hand, provide an auxiliary
support.
10. Location
Use the drill press in a well-lit area and on a level surface, clean and smooth enough to reduce the risk
of trips and falls. Use it where neither the operator nor the casual observer is forced to stand in line with
a potential kickback.
11. Protection: Eyes, hands, ears and body.
TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO THE SPINNING TOOL—
DO NOT WEAR: Loose-fitting gloves
Necktie
Loose clothing
Jewelry
DO: TIE BACK LONG HAIR
ROLL LONG SLEEVES ABOVE ELBOWS
a. If any part of your drill press is missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or broken, such as the
motor switch or other operating control, a safety device or the power cord, cease operating the drill
press immediately until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced.
b. Never place your fingers in a position where they could contact the drill bit or other cutting tool if the
workpiece should unexpectedly shift or your hand should slip.
c. To avoid injury from parts thrown by the spring, follow the instructions exactly as given and shown in
“SPINDLE RETURN SPRING” section.
d. To prevent the workpiece from being torn from your hands, spinning on the table, shattering the tool,
or being thrown, always support your work so it won’t shift or bind to the tool.
• Always position “backup material” (used beneath the workpiece) to contact the left side of the column.
• Whenever possible, position the workpiece to contact the left side of the column. If the workpiece is
short or the table is tilted, clamp workpiece solidly to the table. Use table slots or clamping ledge
around the outside edge of the table.
• When using a drill press vise, always fasten to the table.
• Never do any work “free hand” (hand holding a workpiece rather than supporting it on the table),
except when polishing.
• Securely lock head and table support to column, and table to table support, before operating drill press.
• Never move the head or table support while the tool is running.
• Before starting the operation, jog the motor switch to make sure the drill bit or other cutting tool does
not wobble or cause vibration.
• If a workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, clamp it to the table or provide
auxiliary support.
• Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately hold, guide and position the workpiece.
• Use the SPINDLE SPEED recommended for the specific operation and workpiece material. Check the
panel inside the pulley cover for drilling information. For accessories, refer to the instructions provided
with the accessories.
e. Never climb on the drill press table; it could break or pull the entire drill press down on you.
f. Turn the motor switch “Off” and unplug from power source when not in operation.
g. To avoid injury from thrown work or tool contact, DO NOT perform layout, assembly or setup work on
the table while the cutting tool is rotating.
CAUTION!
In all cases, verify that the outlet in question is properly grounded. if you are not sure, have a
licensed electrician check the outlet.
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12. Use only accessories designed for this drill press to avoid serious injury from thrown,
broken parts or workpieces.
a. WHEN CUTTING LARGE DIAMETER HOLES: Clamp the workpiece firmly to the table. Otherwise
the cutter may grab and spin at high speed. Use only one-piece, cup-type, hole cutters. DO NOT
use fly cutters or multi-part hole cutters, as they come apart or become unbalanced in use.
b. Drum sanders must NEVER be operated on this drill press at a speed greater than the
speed rating of the drum sander.
c. Do not install or use any drill bit that exceeds 7" (17.8 cm) in length or extends 6"
(15.2 cm) below the chuck jaws. They can suddenly bend outward or break.
d. Do not use wire wheels, router bits, shaper cutters, circle (fly) cutters or rotary planers
on this drill press.
e. Use recommended speed for drill accessory and workpiece material.
f. Accessories must be rated for at least the spindle speed setting of the drill press. This drill
press has five spindle speeds. Check spindle speed setting of the drill press based on the pulley speed
chart located inside the pulley housing. Ensure accessories used have a higher speed rating than the
current spindle speed setting of the drill press. Accessories running over their rated speed can fly apart
and cause injury.
13. Direction of feed for drum sanding
• Feed workpiece into a sanding drum or other approved accessory, against the direction of rotation.
• A kickback occurs when workpiece suddenly binds on the cutting edge of the tool and the workpiece
is thrown by the cutter in the direction of the cutter’s rotation. This can cause serious injury.
14. Note and follow the safety warnings and instructions:
For your own safety, read and understand instruction manual before operating drill press:
• Wear safety glasses or safety goggles.
• Do not wear loose fitting gloves, necktie or loose clothing. Tie back long hair.
• Clamp workpiece or brace against column to prevent rotation.
• Use recommended speed for drill accessory and workpiece material.
• Use only recommended accessories.
• Before starting, be certain chuck key is removed from chuck and that motor, head and table are
locked.
• Keep pulley cover closed when not making belt adjustments.
• Unplug drill press before making bit/accessory changes, adjustments or repairs.
• Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
15. This drill press has five speeds: 620 RPM, 1150 RPM, 1630 RPM, 2180 RPM AND 3070
RPM. See inside of guard for specific placement of belt on pulleys.
16. Think safety
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the drill press is
being used.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION:
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CUL REQUIREMENTS. FLYING
DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.
The tool is loud and the sound can cause hearing damage. Always wear ear protection to help
prevent hearing damage and loss. Failure to comply may result in moderate injury.
USE DUST MASK:
Some dust created by drilling contains chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals come from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber. To reduce exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated
area with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your drill press) to become commonplace.
Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
CAUTION!
In all cases, verify that the outlet in question is properly grounded. if you are not sure, have a
licensed electrician check the outlet.
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