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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, la 60179, U.S.A.
PART NO 4920-252_00
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OH RADmAL DRULL
oAssembly
° Operation
o Repair Parts
o Warranty
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL DRILL PRESS
If within one year from date of purchase, this Craftsman RADIAL DRILL PRESS fails due to a defect in materi-
al or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE
CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES,
. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rightsthat vary from state to state
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 13/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
For your own safety, read the owner's manual carefully
Learn the application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to this tool
2 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
A. All grounded, cord-connected tools:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding pro-
vides 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
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conduc*
tot can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conduc-
tor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding con-
ductor to a live terminal
Extension Cords suitable for use with your Radial Drill
Press are available at your nearest Sears Catalog Order or
Retail Store
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately
S Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a
supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts:
MetalS_
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{A) (a)
Grounding Pin
Adapter
Groundin(
Figure I - Wiring Methods
Check with a qualified electrician of serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded
The use of any Extension Cord will cause some loss of
power To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-
heating and motor buro-out, use the table below to deter÷
mine the MINIMUM wire size (A W.G ) Extension Cord
Use only 3-wire extension cords :_hathave 3-prong ground-
ing plugs, and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's
plug
Extension Cord Length Wire Size, AW G
25 Feet 16
50 Feet 16
100 Feet 14
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1,
The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in Sketch A in Figure 1 A temporary adapter, which
looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketches B and C, may
be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not
available The temporary adapter should be used only until
a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified
electrician The green-colored rigid ea_:,lug, etc extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box
3 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order and in proper adjustment and alignment,
2
4 REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES
Formhabitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjusting
wrenchesareremovedfromtoolbeforeturningon
17, REDUCE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in
cord,
5 KEEPWORKAREACLEAN
Clutteredareas and beeches invite accidents
6 DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain Keep work area well illuminated_
7 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area
8_MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys
9 DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it
was designed
10 USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed
11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL
No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, nngs, bracelets, or
jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair
18 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces-
sories Use of improper accessories may be hazard6us
19 NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cut-
ting tool is unintentionally contacted
20 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 parfs, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
21 DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only
22 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN
POWER OFF Don't leave tool until it comes to a com-
plete stop
12 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses
They are NOT safety glasses
13 SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It's
safer than using your hand and frees both hands to oper-
ate tool,
14_DON'T OVERREACH
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
15 MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance, Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories_
16 DtSCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE
before servicing and when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, or when mounting and re-mounting
motor
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage_ Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z87,1 before commencing power tool operation. Safety
Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores
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SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES
1 DO NOT USE until unit is completely assembled and installed
according to instructions
2 USE ONLY CHUCK KEY PROVIDED WiTH YOUR RADIAL
DRILL PRESS It is equipped with a self-ejecting pin that elimi-
nates hazard of leaving key in chuck
3 ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
4 DO NOT WEAR Gloves, necktie or loose fitting ciothing
5 BE SURE DRILL BIT or cutting tool is securely locked in chuck
6 USE RECOMMENDED SPEED for drill accessory and workpiece
material
7 ADJUST TABLE OR DEPTH STOP to prevent drilling into table
work surface
8 NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO HOLD workpiece during drilling
Clamp it to work surface or use a vise to secure workpiece and
prevent rotation
9 NEVER OPERATE drill press if any part is damaged or broken
until it is properly repaired or replaced
10 NEVER pLACE YOUR FINGERS in a position where drill or cut-
ting tool could contact them if part should shift unexpectedly
11 NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly or setup work on drill
press with cutting tool rotating
12 SHUT OFF POWER, remove drill or cutting too!, and clean table
before leaving machine
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS .............. 2, 3
SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES ................................... 4
TOOLS REQUIRED .................................................................. 5
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ........................... 5
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS ........................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................6, 7
INSTALLING RADIAL DRILL PRESS ........................................ 7
CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................ 8-11
On/Off Switch .................................................................... 8
Table Adjustment ......................................................... 8
Depth Stop Adjustment ............................................. 8
Spindle Return Spring Adjustment ...................................... 8, 9
Spindle Speeds ............................................................... 9
Changing Speeds ....................... ' ............................ 9
Belt Tension Adjustment ............................................. 9, 10
Tilting Drill Head .................................................... 10
Rotating Drill Head .......................................... 10
Moving Drill Head In or Out ..................................... 10
Adjusting Spindle Perpendicular to Table ....................... 11
Alignment of Motor Pulley to Spindle Pulley .................. 11
OPERATION ..................................................................12
Correct Drilling Speeds ................................................ 12
Drilling Wood ........................................................... 12
Drilling Metal ............................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 12
ACCESSORIES ...................................................... 13
REPAIR PARTS ........................................................... 14, 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 16
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................... 16
TOOLS REQUmRED
8-inch Adjustable
Mallet Wrench
UNPACKRNG AND CHECKUNG CONTENTS
Model 149213340 Radial Drill Press is shipped complete in one
carton Carefully unpack and separate parts from packing material
Check loose parts against Table of Loose Parts on page 5 and parts
list on page 15 If any parts are missing or damaged, do not attempt
to assemble Radial Drill Press, plug in power cord or turn on power
switch until replacement parts are obtained and properly installed
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TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
REF
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 Base Assembly 1
4 CoIumn and Flange Assembly 1
5 M8 x 25mm Hex Head Bolls 4
6 & !6 Table Bracket and Table 1
9 Worm Pinion 1
15 Vertical Rack 1
10 Lig Handle 1
-- Drill Head Assembly 1
!4 Lock Handles 3
37 & 38 Handle Bars and Knobs 3
46 Chuck and Key 1
96 5/16-18 x 5" Carriage Bolts 2
97 5/16-18 Wing Nuts 2
95 Owner's Manual (not shown) 1
98 5/32" Hex Handle 1
99 3mm Hex Handle 1
88 Lock Shoe wilh Recess 1
Some parts such as the table and base are coated with rust preven-
tative that can be removed with a soft cloth soaked in kerosene Do
not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner; these are dangerous
and may also damage the plastic and rubber parts of the Radial Drill
Press
Apply a coating of paste wax to the table and base work surfaces
Drill Head
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