Denotes risk of personal injury
or damage to the tool.
Read manual before use
Indicates electrical shock
hazard.
In accordance with essential
requirements of the European
directive(s)
Mandatory use of eye protection.
BENCH DRILL 350W
POW302
1 APPLICATION
Your bench drill has been designed for drilling holes in wood, metal and plastics. It is not
designed for commercial use.
WARNING! For your own safety, read this manual and the general safety
instructions carefully before using the appliance. . Your power tool should
only be given to other users together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A)
1. On/off switch
2. Drill depth gauge
3. Protection guard
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials
Remove remaining packaging and packing inserts (if included)
Check that the package contents are complete
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damage.
Keep the packaging materials until the end of the warranty period. Then take it to your
local waste disposal system.
WARNING Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! There is danger of suffocation!
Bench drill 350W (with Key chuck 13mm, safety guard, tilting table, column, base )
3pcs handle
2pcs Hex key (3mm & 4mm)
1set(3pcs) : 8x20mm bolt with spring and washer
Instruction Manual
4. Motor
5. Drill depth lever
6. Bench adjustment
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
4 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual and/or on the tool:
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions
for future reference. The term "power tool" in the safety warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.1 Working area
Keep working area clean and well lit. Untidy and dark areas can lead to accidents.
Do not operate power tools in potentially explosive surroundings, for example, in the
presence of inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders at a distance when operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control of it.
5.2 Electrical safety
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of a lethal electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of a lethal electric shock if your body is earthed .
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside a power tool, it will
increase the risk of a lethal electric shock.
Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of a lethal electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use.
Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of a lethal electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected
by a residual current device (RCD) . Using an RCD reduces the risk of a lethal electric
shock.
5.3 Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is
needed will reduce the risk of personal injury.
Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the plug .
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools when the
switch is in the on position makes accidents more likely.
Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool . A spanner or
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable
you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become
entangled in the moving parts.
If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure
that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what
you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a
broken switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people
who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintenance. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any other
feature that might affect the operation of the power tool . If it is damaged, the power tool
must be repaired . Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool
in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.
5.5 Service
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
6 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
Do not remove any mechanical or electrical protective devices.
Check that all the protective devices are in place and have been correctly attached.
Wear safety goggles during drilling.
If you have long hair, be sure to wear hair protection (hair net or cap). Long hair can easily
get caught in moving parts.
Wear fitted clothing; tie buttons on sleeves.
Do not hold workpieces in your hands when drilling. Always use a tool clamp or another
clamping tool.
Protect workpieces and clamping tools on the bench to prevent them from getting caught.
Fasten them yourself with screws or clamp them with the tool clamp attached to the
bench.
Check that the drill holder is properly tightened.
Check that cable lead-throughs are intact.
To remove drill chips use only hand brushes, brushes, rubber wipers, chip hooks or similar
aids.
Do not attempt to clean or grease while the tool is running.
Always keep V-belts covered (to prevent your hands from getting caught).
Tighten the toothed ring drill holder solely with the wrench provided.
Never leave the wrench of the drill holder in the drill holder! Before switching on the tool,
double check that the wrench has been removed!
Do not use any drills with a damaged shank.
Drill is not suitable to use as press!
If the mains cable is damaged, it may be replaced only with a mains cable of the same
type.
6.1 Switch off the tool immediately in the case of:
Interruption in the mains plug or mains cable or damaged mains cable.
Defective switch.
Smoke or odour of scorched insulation.
7 ASSEMBLY (FIG. B)
Place the baseplate (13) in the correct position.
Fasten the column (11) to the baseplate with the bolts provided (12).
Now slide the bench holder (10) with the bench over the column (11). With the mounting
handle (6) the bench is fastened in the desired position.
Now you can assemble the tool casing (7) and lock with the locking pins (8).
Since the drill spindle is greased at the factory, it is advisable to let the tool run tool for
approximately 15 minutes at the lowest speed.
Before you push the chuck with pin (9) into the drill spindle, the inside of
the chuck must be completely grease-free!
7.1 Setting up the bench drill
The drill must be mounted on a fixed base prior use.
A baseplate (13) has therefore been provided with drilling holes. By means of screws the
baseplate can be fixed to the base in this place. If it is mounted on a wooden board, the
washers on the opposite side must be large enough so that the bolts are not pushed into the
wood and the tool cannot become loose.
The mounting screws must not be tightened so much as to cause tension
or deformation in the baseplate. If the tension is too high there is a risk of
breakage.
7.2 Speed of the drill spindle fig. C
The drill spindle speed can be adjusted by repositioning the V-belt in the belt drive. The tool
has a safety catch switch that switches the tool off automatically when the casing is opened.
The V-belt is moved as follows:
Open the V-belt cover (14) by loosening the screw on the right side of the cover.
Loosen the mounting button (18) and slide the motor in the direction of the tool head thus
releasing the V-belt.
Move the V-belt in accordance with the table located on the inside of the V-belt cover.
Draw the V-belt taut again by pushing the motor plate (17) to the back. Then attach the
tensioning device with the mounting button (18).
Close the V-belt cover and the tool is again ready for use.
Keep the V-belt cover closed during use.
7.3 Fig. C & d
If you have moved the V-belt, you must tighten it again by means of the motor plate (17) with
the mounting button (18). The tension is correct when the V-belt has approximately 1 cm slack.
The motor pulley must be aligned horizontally to prevent premature wear and loosening of the
V-belt.
To do this slide the motor pulley (15) along the motor axle after loosening the socket head
screw.
The number of revolutions of the drill spindle of the V-belt combinations can be read from the
illustration and the table.
7.5 Drill spindle and drill head pin
All the exposed parts of the tool are covered with a protective lacquer coating, which prevents
rust formation. This protective coating is easy to remove with by environmentally friendly
solvents. Test the V-belt tension before you connect the tool to the electricity mains.
The inside of the drill spindle must be degreased completely. For this purpose use
environmentally friendly solvents. Do the same with the drill head pin. A correct transmission
can only be achieved in this way.
8 OPERATION
Please note!
The tool is equipped with a zero voltage switch.
Once the tension drops the tool will not start automatically for reasons of safety. The tool must
be switched on again.
8.1 Depth stop
The drill spindle is equipped with a depth stop. It can be adjusted using the nut. The drill depth
can be read on the calibrated scale.
8.2 Clamping the drill fig. F
Drills and other tools with a cylindrical shank can be clamped in the drill head of the bench drill.
Torque is transferred to the drill via the tension on the three clamping jaws. To prevent the drill
from sliding away, it must be clamped using the toothed ring wrench. If the drill slides away in
the drill holder, a slight burr will occur on the drill shank, which makes centric clamping
impossible. A burr of this sort must be removed by grinding.
8.3 Clamping the workpiece fig. G
The drill bench and the bench baseplate are provided with grooves for mounting clamps.
Always clamp the workpiece in the tool clamp or other clamping devices. This will help prevent
accidents and will even increase drilling accuracy since the workpiece is held in a fixed
position.
8.4 Adjusting the bench fig. H
The drill bench is mounted to the drill column. Its height can be adjusted after loosening the
mounting handle.
Adjust the bench so that there is still enough space between the top of the workpiece and the
drill tip. You can also swing the bench sideways if you wish to clamp a workpiece directly onto
the baseplate.
8.5 Fig. I
The bench can be swung for drilling at a slant or drilling on a tilted workpiece surface. To do
this, loosen the hexagonal screw (20) on the hinge point (21) of the bench and remove the
centring. Swing the bench (19) to the desired position. Then tighten the hexagonal screw (20)
firmly with a wrench.
The drill feed is done manually with the 3-armed drill lever. The rotational speed is defined of
rotation is determined by the number of revolutions of the drill spindle and by the drill diameter.
The correct choice of feed rate and rotational speed of the drill spindle are deciding factors for
the drill’s lifespan. As a basic rule, the drill speed must be adjusted downward with increase
the drill diameter. The greater the firmness of the workpiece, the more cutting pressure must
be applied. To avoid overheating the drill as the cutting pressure is increased, the feed rate
and rotational speed must also be reduced. The drill must be also be cooled with drill oil.
For thin plates, quite large drillings must be done carefully at a low feed rate and little cutting
pressure, to ensure a precise cut and correct hole size. For deep drilling (greater than 2 x the
drill diameter) chip removal is more difficult and the drill temperature is higher.
Therefore lower the feed rate and rpm and withdraw the drill regularly for better chip removal.
For drilling at a diameter greater than 8 mm, pre-drilling is essential to avoid early wear of the
drill, i.e., its main cutting edge, and excessive load on the drill tip.
9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Attention! Pull the power plug before doing work of whatever kind on the
equipment, pull the power plug.
9.1 Cleaning
Keep the tool’s ventilation slots clean to prevent the motor from overheating.
Regularly clean the tool’s housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use.
Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.
If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water.
Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These
solvents may damage the plastic parts.
9.2 Lubrication.
The tool requires no lubrication. All bearings and drive gears are maintenance-free and
greased for the lifetime of the tool.
The drill must be cleaned with compressed air or a dry cloth. It is advisable to clean the blank
parts from time to time with environmentally friendly solvents and to only grease with acid-free
oil or grease.
Noise emission values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)
ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85
dB(A).
12 SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Damaged switches must be replaced by our after-sales service department.
If the connecting cable (or mains plug) is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
connecting cable which is available from our service department. Replacement of the
connecting cable should only be carried out by our service department (see last page) or
by a qualified specialist (qualified electrician).
13 STORAGE
Thoroughly clean the entire tool and its accessories.
Store it out of the reach of children, place the bench in a secure position and in a cool and
dry place, and avoid too high and too low temperatures.
Protect it from exposure to direct sunlight. Keep it in the dark, if possible.
Do not keep it in plastic bags to avoid humidity build-up.
14 WARRANTY
This product is warranted as provided by law for a 24 -month period effective from the
date of purchase by the first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding: batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and
plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects
resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the
warranty provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the
tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise
in writing.
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,
erroneous net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.
15 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it
with the household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way.
Waste produced by electrical tools should not be handled like normal household
rubbish. Please recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that,
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);
2011/65/EU
2004/108/EC
2006/42/EC
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of
signature);