Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DP121L Ryobi
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Y our drill press has been engineer ed and manufactured to our high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use mor e pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully.
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. ALWAYS TURN SWITCH OFF before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting. NEV ER USE IN AN EXPLO SIV E ATMOS PHE RE.
5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm.
6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equires extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
8 ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,000 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’ s horsepower rating.
9 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when pr operly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the fr ont of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
10 FEA TURES Fig. 2 Spindle T ravel ............................................................... 3 in. T able Size ...................................................... 10-3/4 in. dia. T able Movement ............................... 45° bevel, 360° swivel Overall Height .
11 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR DRILL PRESS See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
12 LOOSE P ARTS Fig. 4 The following items are included with the drill pr ess: Head Assembly ................................................................. 1 Column Assembly ............................................................. 1 T able ...
13 UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly . Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy . T o avoid back injury , lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
14 ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING T ABLE ASSEMBL Y See Figures 6 - 8. Loosen the set screw in the column collar. Remove the column collar and gear rack from the column and set aside. Locate the worm gear and feed the D-shaft through the hole in the table support.
15 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 11 head assembl y INST ALLING CHUCK, HEAD ASSEMBL Y , AND FEED HANDLES See Figures 9 - 11. NOTE: Move the table out of the way before beginning installation. Position the head assembly onto the column with the chuck positioned over the table.
16 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 13 mountinG bol ts INST ALLING/CHANGING WORKLIGHT BULB See Figure 12. The integrated worklight can be used to help illuminate the work area. The worklight r equires a 15-watt, 120-volt, candelabra-base bulb (not included). T o install, insert the bulb into the worklight receptacle and twist clockwise to secure.
17 ASSEMBL Y laser adjustment knob laser housinG set screw INST ALLING/USING THE SPINDLE LOCK LEVER See Figure 14. The spindle lock is installed by aligning the threaded post on the lock lever with the hole on the left side of the tool then turning the post clockwise.
18 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
19 OPERA TION SELF-EJECTING CHUCK KEY See Figure 17. The self-eje cting chuck key ensur es the chuck key is rem oved from the chuck befor e the drill press is turned on. In order to loosen or tighten the chuck using the chuck key , push the key into the key hole located on the chuck.
20 OPERA TION DRILLING See Figures 20 - 21. Using the vise provided (or similar clamping devices), secure the workpiece to the table. To protect the top surface of the workpiece, use a piece of scrap wood between the vise and the workpiece. Select the proper drill bit based on the hole size desired.
21 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply . Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . ADJUSTING T ABLE HEIGHT See Figure 22. Hold the table with one hand and loosen the table lock handle.
22 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may cr eate a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
23 TROUBLESHOOTING Pr oblem Possible Cause Solution Noisy operation Incorrect belt tension Dry spindle Loose spindle pulley or motor pulley Adjust belt tension. Lubricate spindle. Tighten set screws in pulleys. Bit burns or smokes Incorrect speed Chips not coming out of hole Dull bit Feeding too slow Not lubricated Change speed.
24 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 12 in. DIGIT AL DRILL PRESS DP121L 983000-642 11-03-05 (REV : 01) • SER VICE Now that you have pur chased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center .
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