User manual HITACHI POWER TOOLS B16RM

[. . . ] Model B 16RM Drill Press INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand this manual before operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for others before they use the power tool. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Page Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Insert the support lock handle from the left to right into the hole (3) at the rear of the table support assembly. Install the table crank handle (1) onto the small shaft (4), aligning the set screw (5) with the flat surface of the shaft (4). Tighten the set screw with a hex wrench. NOTE: Replace the batteries with batteries that have a rating of 1. 5 volts (Number 4 series and AAA size or equivalent). When replacing the batteries, the battery guide should be thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or similar device, to remove all sawdust and debris. --11 -- INSTALLING THE HEAD (Fig. G, H and I) WARNING The Drill Press head is very heavy and MUST be lifted with the help of 2 PEOPLE OR MORE to safely assemble the Drill Press head on the column. Carefully lift the head (1) above the column (2) and slide it onto the column. Make sure the head slides down over the column as far as possible. Using the hex wrench, tighten the two head lock set screws (3) on the right side of the head. WARNING Before any assembly of the chuck and arbor to the drill press head, clean all mating surfaces with a nonpetroleum based product; such as alcohol or lacquer thinner. Any oil or grease used in the packing of these parts must be removed otherwise the chuck may come loose during operation. Fig. D 3 2 1 1 3 2 1. 2. 3. Locate the three feed handles in the loose parts bag. Screw the feed handles (1) into the right or left of threaded holes (2) in the hub (3). H) Push the chuck (1) onto the spindle arbor (2). Tap gently on the arbor with a rubber hammer to ensure a proper seat. Lower the spindle by turning the feed handles (3) counterclockwise, until the slot (4) appears on the quill (5). Push the chuck and spindle arbor up into the spindle, making sure the tang (6) (upper narrow end of the spindle arbor shank) is engaged and locked in the inner slot (7) of the spindle. This can be seen through the outer slot (4) of the quill by rotating the chuck and arbor until the two slots are aligned. Open the jaws of the chuck (1) by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise. To prevent damage, make sure the jaws are completely receded into the chuck. NOTE: Clean the taper with a non-alcohol based cleaner before inserting it into the arbor. Fig. H 4 6 7 5 1 2 3 2 NOTE: This drill Press will allow you to reposition the feed handles onto the left hand side of the drill press head (See Fig. Installation is the same procedure as listed above. 1 3 --12 -- 5. Using a rubber mallet, plastic-tipped hammer, or a block of wood and a hammer, firmly tap the chuck upward into position on the spindle shaft. DRILL PRESS ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: All the adjustments for the operation of the drill press have been completed at the factory. [. . . ] See Section "BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION". See Section "BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION". See Section "BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION". See Section "ASSEMBLY TENSIONING BELT". [. . . ]