16??" Floor Model Drill Press

(Model DP400)

PART NO. 907453 - 04-13-04

Copyright ?? 2004 Delta Machinery

please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

1.FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.

Learning the machine???s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.

2.WEAR EYE PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards, and dust mask protection should comply with MSHA/NIOSH certified respirator standards. Splinters, air-borne debris, and dust can cause irritation, injury, and/or illness.

3.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

4.DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.

5.MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

6.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the machine, check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or injury.

7.KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

8.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be injured.

9.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure that the switch is in the ???OFF??? position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the switch to the ???OFF??? position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

10.USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are in place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.

11.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.

12.USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don???t force a machine or

an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.

13.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.

14.USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

15.SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece can cause injury.

16.FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF

THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SURFACE. Feeding it from the other direction will cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.

17.DON???T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE.

Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.

18.DON???T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine, causing injury.

19.NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.

20.NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don???t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.

21.TURN THE MACHINE ???OFF???, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

22.MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH

PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS. The accidental start-up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury.

23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND

USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE

MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICA- TION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.

24.TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DUST INHALATION.

The dust generated by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in well-ventilated areas, and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.

1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.

2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.

3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocution.

4.SECURE THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING SUR- FACE. Vibration can cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over.

5.NEVER START THE MACHINE BEFORE CLEARING THE TABLE OF ALL OBJECTS (tools, scrap pieces, etc.). Debris can be thrown at high speed.

6. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum against the workpiece. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.

7.PROPERLY LOCK THE DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDING DRUM IN THE CHUCK before operating this machine.

8.REMOVE THE CHUCK KEY BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. The chuck key can be thrown out at a high speed.

9.TIGHTEN ALL LOCK HANDLES before starting the machine. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.

10.USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS,

SANDING DRUMS, OR OTHER ACCESSORIES with shank size recommended in your instruction manual. The wrong size accessory can cause damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

11.USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, OR SANDING DRUMS that are not damaged. Damaged items can cause malfunctions that lead to injuries.

12. USE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS for all operations. Other speeds may cause the machine to malfunction causing damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

13.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the bit.

14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the bit. Serious injury to the hand can occur.

15.HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE. Do not attempt to drill a workpiece that does not have a flat surface against the table, or that is not secured by a vise. Prevent the workpiece from rotating by clamping it to the table or by securing it against the drill press column. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious injury.

16.TURN THE MACHINE ???OFF??? AND WAIT FOR THE

DRILL BIT, CUTTING TOOL, OR SANDING DRUM TO STOP TURNING prior to cleaning the work area, removing debris, removing or securing work-piece, or changing the angle of the table. A moving drill bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum can cause serious injury.

17.PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE work- pieces. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause severe injury.

18.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR SET-UP WORK on the table/work area when the machine is running. Serious injury can result.

19.TURN THE MACHINE ???OFF???, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE ???OFF??? POSITION to prevent unauthorized use. Someone else might accidentally start the machine and cause serious injury to themselves.

20.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

1. All grounded, cord-connected machines:

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 machine 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 conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment- grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to 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 whether the machine is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor receptacles that accept the machine???s plug, as shown in Fig. A.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts:

If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A, the machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig. B, may be used to connect this plug to a matching 2-conductor receptacle as shown in Fig. 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 ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

3. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 - 250 volts, inclusive:

If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. C, the machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. C. Make sure the machine is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter is available or should be used with this machine. If the machine must be re-connected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the re- connection should be made by qualified service personnel; and after re-connection, the machine should comply with all local codes and ordinances.

IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE

R E C E P TA C L E I N Q U E S T I O N I S P R O P E R LY

GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A

Q U A L I F I E D E L E C T R I C I A N C H E C K T H E

RECEPTACLE.

GROUNDING BLADE

IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. C

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Fig. D-1

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Fig. D-2

1.Drill Press Head

2.Table

3.Table Bracket and Column

4.Light

5.Base

6.Chuck

7.Handle (3)

8.Spindle Adapter

9.Spindle Adapter Remover

10.5mm Hex Wrench

11.3mm Hex Wrench

12.Table Raising and Lowering Handle

13.Table Raising and Lowering Lock Lever

14.Table Lock Lever

15.Chuck Key

16.M8x1.25x125mm carriage head screw, flat washer, lockwasher, and hex nut (2 ea.) (for fastening drill press to a supporting surface)

17.M10x1.5x40mm Hex Head Screws (4)

18.M6x1x12mm Hex Cap Head Screw (2)

19.1/4" Washer

20.Cord Strain Relief

21.Cord Clamp (2)

22.Cord Bushing

1. If your drill press is to be used in a permanent location, the drill press base must be secured to the supporting surface with fasteners through the two mounting holes, (A) Fig. 3, in the drill press base.

IF YOU DO NOT FASTEN YOUR DRILL

PRESS IN A PERMANENT MANNER, THE DRILL

PRESS MUST BE FASTENED TO A PLYWOOD

MOUNTING BOARD TO PREVENT THE DRILL PRESS

FROM TIPPING OVER DURING NORMAL USE.

USE A GOOD GRADE OF PLYWOOD

WITH A MINIMUM 3/4" THICKNESS. DO NOT MAKE

THE MOUNTING BOARD FROM PARTICLE BOARD

SINCE PARTICLE BOARD BREAKS EASILY.

2.Use a plywood board base, with the minimum dimensions as shown in Fig. 4 for mounting the drill press base to a supporting surface.

3.Place the drill press base (D) Fig. 5, centered on the supporting surface (E).

MAKE SURE THERE IS AT LEAST 3"

ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE BASE AS SHOWN IN FIG. 5.

4. Drill two 3/8" diameter holes through the holes (A) Fig. 3 in the drill press base, and in the supporting surface (E) Fig. 5.

A

Fig. 3

C

Fig. 4

PLACE A PIECE OF SCRAP WOOD

UNDERNEATH THE SUPPORTING SURFACE WHEN

DRILLING THE THROUGH HOLES SO THAT THE

DRILL BIT WILL NOT DAMAGE THE MATERIAL

BENEATH THE SUPPORTING SURFACE.

5. Fasten the drill press base to the mounting board using the carriage bolts, flat washers, lockwashers, and hex nuts (C) Fig. 4, furnished with your drill press. The holes for the carriage bolt heads must be countersunk so that the bolt heads are flush or below the bottom surface of the mounting board.

THE PLYWOOD BASE MUST BE

SECURED TO THE FLOOR OR SUPPORTING

SURFACE IF THERE IS ANY TENDENCY OF THE

DRILL PRESS TO VIBRATE, SLIDE OR WALK

DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

3" MINIMUM

3" MINIMUM

D

3" MINIMUM

3" MINIMUM

E

Fig. 5

6. Assemble the column (A) Fig. 6, to the base (B) using the four M10x40mm hex head screws (C), three of which are shown.

7. Assemble table raising and lowering handle (D) Fig. 7, to worm gear shaft (E) and tighten screw (F) against flat on shaft with 3mm wrench supplied.

8. Thread table clamp handle (G) Fig. 8, into hole in rear of table bracket, as shown.

A

C

C

B

Fig. 6

F

E

D

Fig. 7

G

Fig. 8

9. Insert table (H) Fig. 9, into hole in table bracket as shown.

10. Thread table locking lever (J) Fig. 10, into hole in front of table bracket as shown.

11.Place the drill press head (K) Fig. 11, onto the column as far as it will go. Align head (K) Fig. 12, with table (L) Fig. 12, and base (M) Fig. 12, and tighten the two head locking screws (N) Fig. 11 with the 5mm wrench supplied.

12.IMPORTANT: Make certain the tapered hole in the bottom of spindle (T) Fig. 13, and the taper on spindle adapter (U) are clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust preventive coatings. NOTE: If necessary, household oven cleaner can effectively remove these coatings from the spindle and spindle adapter; however, carefully follow the manufacturer???s safety rules regarding its use.

13.Push spindle adapter (U) Fig. 13, up into spindle (T) making certain the tang (V) engages the mating slot inside spindle (T).

K

L

M

Fig. 12

H

Fig. 9

J

Fig. 10

N

K

Fig. 11

T

V

U

Fig. 13

14.IMPORTANT: Make certain the spindle taper (O) Fig. 14, and tapered hole in chuck (P) are clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust preventive coatings. NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively remove any sub- stance from the chuck; however, carefully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use.

15.IMPORTANT: OPEN THE CHUCK JAWS AS WIDE

AS POSSIBLE MAKING SURE THE CHUCK JAWS

ARE INSIDE THE CHUCK.

16. Holding chuck on taper of spindle, tap with a soft tip hammer (Q) or a block of wood and hammer to set chuck, as shown in Fig. 15.

To avoid damage to the chuck, NEVER drive the chuck onto the spindle with a metal hammer.

17. Thread the three pinion shaft handles (R) into the three holes located in the pinion shaft hub (S), as shown in Fig. 16.

O

P

Fig. 14

Q

Fig. 15

S

R

R

Fig. 16

18.Align the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 17, with the two holes (B) on the side of the drill press head.

19.Place the cord bushing (C) Fig. 17, around the top of the lamp cord (D).

20.Align the two holes in the lamp cord bracket (F) Fig.

18with the two holes in the lamp bracket (A) and drill press head.

21.Place a 1/4" washer onto a M6x1x12mm cap head screw. Insert the screw (G) Fig. 18 through the hole in the cord strain relief bracket and the lamp bracket and thread the screw into the drill press head. Repeat this process for the remaining hole in the cord strain relief bracket and tighten both screws securely.

A

B

C

D

Fig. 17

A

F

G

Fig. 18

LOCKING SWITCH IN

THE ???OFF??? POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the ???OFF??? position to prevent unauthorized use. This can be done by grasping the switch toggle (B) and pulling it out of the switch, as shown in Fig. 21. With the switch toggle (B) removed, the switch will not operate. However, should the switch toggle be removed while the drill press is operating, the switch can be turned ???OFF??? once, but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch toggle (B).

FLEXIBLE LAMP

The flexible lamp operates independently of the drill press. To turn the lamp ???ON??? and ???OFF???, rotate switch

(A) Fig. 22.

To reduce the risk of fire, use 40 watt or less, 120 volt, reflector track type light bulb (not supplied). A standard household light bulb should not be used. The reflector track type light bulb should not extend below the lamp shade.

TABLE ADJUSTMENTS

1.The table can be raised or lowered on the drill press column by loosening the table clamp (A) Fig. 23, and turning the table raising and lowering handle (B). After the table is at the desired height, tighten clamp (A) Fig.

23.NOTE: Final positioning of the drill press table should always be from the bottom to the up position.

2.The table can be rotated 360 degrees by loosening clamp (H) Fig. 23, rotate table to desired position and tighten clamp (H).

B

Fig. 21

A

Fig. 22

G

A

H

B

Fig. 23

3. The table can be tilted right or left by pulling out and removing table alignment pin (C) Fig. 24. NOTE: If pin (C) is difficult to remove, turn nut (E) clockwise to pull pin out of casting.

4. Fig. 25, illustrates the table alignment pin (C) removed. Loosen table locking bolt (D), tilt table to the desired angle and tighten bolt (D). When returning table to the level position, replace table alignment pin (C). This will position the table surface at 90 degrees to the spindle.

5. A tilt scale (E) Fig. 26, is provided on the table bracket casting to indicate the degree of tilt. A witness line and zero mark (F) are also provided on the table to line up with the scale (E).

C

E

Fig. 24

C

D

Fig. 25

F

E

CHANGING SPEEDS AND

ADJUSTING BELT TENSION

NOTE: A BELT POSITIONING SPEED CHART (E) FIG.

28, IS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE TOP COVER OF

THE DRILL PRESS.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

1.Lift up the belt and pulley guard (A) Fig. 28.

2.Release belt tension by loosening tension lock knob

(B) Fig. 28, and the tension knob located on the other side of the head casting and moving tension lever (C) forward.pivoting the motor (D) toward the front of the drill press.

3.While holding the motor toward the front of the drill press, position the belts (F) on the desired steps of the motor and spindle pulleys, as shown in Figs. 27 & 28.

4.After the belts are positioned on the desired steps of the motor and spindle pulleys, move motor (D) Fig. 28, to the rear until the belt is properly tensioned and tighten tension lock knob (B). The belt should be just tight enough to prevent slipping. Excessive tension will reduce the life of the belt, pulleys and bearings. Correct tension is obtained when the belts (F) can be flexed about 1" out of line midway between the pulleys.

Fig. 28

DRILLING HOLES TO DEPTH

Where a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly the same depth, a depth stop is provided and is used as follows:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

1.Install bit in chuck.

2.Loosen lock screw (A) Fig. 29, and rotate pinion assembly (B) until the pointer (C) lines up with the mark on the scale (D) you wish the depth of the holes to be drilled. Then tighten lock screw (A).

3.Place the material to be drilled on the drill press table. Raise the drill press table until the material to be drilled just touches the drill bit.

4.Drill a test hole to check the depth and adjust if necessary. All holes will then be drilled to the exact depth as indicated on scale (D) Fig. 29. NOTE: Scale (D) is calibrated in both inches and millimeters.

ADJUSTING SPINDLE

RETURN SPRING

B

D

A

C

Fig. 29

A

The spindle is automatically returned to its upper most position when the handle is released. It is recommended that the handle be allowed to slowly return to the top position after each hole has been drilled. This spring has been properly adjusted at the factory and should not be disturbed unless absolutely necessary. To adjust the return spring, proceed as follows:

B

E

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

Fig. 30

E

B

D

A

Fig. 31

INSTALLING AND

REMOVING DRILL BITS

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

1.Insert smooth end of drill bit (A) Fig. 33, into chuck (B), as far as it will go, and then back the bit out 1/16", or up to the flutes for small bits.

2.Make certain that the drill bit (A) Fig. 33, is centered in the chuck (B) before tightening the chuck with the key

(C).

3.Turn the chuck key (C) Fig. 33, clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen the chuck jaws.

4.Tighten all three chuck jaws to secure the drill bit sufficiently so that it does not slip while drilling.

5. MAKE SURE chuck key (C) Fig. 33, is removed from chuck before starting drill press. Your chuck key (C) is equipped with a self-ejecting pin (D) which helps minimize the hazard of the key being left in the chuck.

D

B

C

A

Fig. 33

REMOVING SPINDLE ADAPTER

The spindle adapter and chuck can be removed for the purpose of using shanks with a #2 morse taper.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

1. Align the slot in the quill (A) Fig. 34, with the slot in the spindle (B).

2.Insert the spindle adapter remover (C) Fig. 35, through the slot in the quill and the slot in the spindle.

3.Tap the spindle adapter remover (C) Fig. 35, with a hammer until the the spindle adapter and chuck fall out from the quill.

B

A

Fig. 34

C