RIDGID DP1500 Specifications
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1. Installing The Table 1 Loosen support lock and raise table support by turning table crank clockwise until support is at a working height level Tighten support lock 2 Remove protective covering from table and discard Loosen table lock place table in table support and tighten table lock located under table by hand NOTE If table won t fit into table support easily pry open table support with a flat blade screwdriver Installing the Head CAUTION The head assembly weights about 61 pounds To reduce the risk of back injury get help to lift the head 1 Locate 2 two 10mm dia x 12mm long set screws in loose parts bag 2 Remove protective bag from head assembly and dis card Carefully lift head above column tube and slide it onto column making sure head slides down over col umn as far as possible Align head with table and base 3 Install a set screw in each hole as indicated on the right side of the head and using a 5mm hex L wrench tighten the two head lock set screws 11 Support Lock SG E Table Support WO 10mm Dia x 12mm Set Screw Assembly continued Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment Checking Pulley s Alignment Straightedge WARNING To reduce the risk of injury due to acci dental starting always turn drill press off and remove switch key before making belt adjustments ae The pulleys and motor are assembled at the factor2. Standard hardware item may be purchased locally e Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15 Drill Press Model No DP15000 Figure 3 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Pee Part No Description i Part No Description 1 817309 Lock Nut M17 x 1 0 7 817326 Key Drift 2 817310 Ring Locking 8 817339 Key Chuck 3 817311 Washer 9 817340 Chuck 4 813480 Bearing Ball 17mm 10 817341 Arbor 5 817535 Gasket Quill 11 817531 Spindle 6 817532 Tube Quill 12 817529 Bearing Ball 30 Repair Parts Parts List for RDIGID 15 Drill Press Model No DP15000 Figure 4 Standard hardware item may be purchased locally Sad Part No Description feed Part No Description 1 821883 Collar Rack 11 817288 Pin Gear 2 x Screw Hex Soc Set M6 x 1 0 10 12 x Screw hex Hd M16 x 2 0 35 3 821861 2 Support Table w Indicator 13 817290 3 Clamp Table 4 821880 Tube Column 14 817777 3 Arm Table w Scale 5 821882 Rack 15 817575 1 Table 6 821881 1 Support Column 16 817294 2 Clamp Column 7 gt Screw Hex Hd M10 x 1 5 40 17 817350 Gear Helical 8 817577 1 Base 18 817349 Worm Elevation 9 826439 Crank Includes Set Screw 19 826438 Wrench Hex 24mm 10 i Screw Hex Soc
3. Set M10 x 1 5 12 31 Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent prod uct quality and years of pride in workmanship Rigorous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the profes sional trades Therefore RIDGID covers its products with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against defects in material or workman ship To take advantage of this warranty the complete product must be delivered prepaid to any RIDGID AUTHORIZED SER VICE CENTER Obviously failures due to misuse abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty NO OTHER WARRANTY WRITTEN OR ORAL APPLIES No employee agent dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of RIDGID Power Tools Emerson Elec tric Co Warranted products will be repaired or replaced at our option at no charge to you and returned to you via prepaid transportation Such replacement or repair is the exclusive rem edy available from RIDGID Power Tools Emerson Electric Co Emerson Electric Co is not liable for damage of any sort including incidental and consequential damages Some U S A states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Stock No DP1500 Mode
4. Support Lock Chuck Sleeve J Feed Handle Installing Light Bulb 1 Install a light bulb not larger than 60 watt into the socket inside the head Adjusting the Table Square To Head NOTE The combination square must be true See Unpacking and Checking Contents section for method 1 Insert precision round steel rod or straight drill bit approximately 3 long into chuck and tighten 2 With table raised to working height and locked on col umn place combination square flat on table beside rod or bit 3 If an adjustment is necessary loosen the set screw under bevel lock with 3mm L wrench then loosen the table bevel lock bolt with the 24mm flat wrench included This adjustment is located under the table 4 Align the table square to the rotor bit by rotating table until the square and rod or bit are in line 5 Retighten table bevel lock 6 Retighten set screw Screw Table Bevel Lock Bevel Scale NOTE The bevel scale has been included to provide a quick method for beveling the table to approximate angles If precise accuracy is necessary a square or other precision measuring tool should be used to position the table 1 To use the bevel scale do the following a Loosen set screw and table bevel lock see step 3 above b Move table so desired angle on bevel scale is straight across from zero line on table c Retighten table bevel lock and set scr
5. the motor A coat of automotive type paste wax applied to the table and column will help to keep the surfaces clean WARNING To reduce the risk of shock or fire haz ard if the power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Wiring Diagram Motor Cord Light eS Power Cord ee T i rT Green Lubrication All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the fac tory They require no further lubrication Periodically lubricate the table elevation mechanism the splines grooves in the spindle and the rack teeth of the quill See Getting to Know Your Drill Press Black White Wire Connector White Black Jumper Light o Switch white Black Green 25 Troubleshooting WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and always remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting Consult your Authorized Service Center if for any reason motor will not run Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Noisy Operation Incorrect belt tension Dry spindle Loose spindle pulley Loose motor pulley Adjust tension See Installing and Tensioning Belt section Lubricate spindle See Lubrication section Checking tightness of retaining nut on pulley and tighten if necessary Tighten set screws in pulleys Drill bit burns 4 oR OP Incorrect speed Chips not coming out of
6. to contact the left side of the column Whenever possible position the workpiece to con tact the left side of the column If it is too short or the table is tilted clamp solidly to the table Use table slots or clamping ledge around the outside edge of the table When using a drill press vise always fasten it to a table Never do any work Freehand hand holding work piece rather than supporting it on the table except when polishing Securely lock head to column table support to col umn and table to table support before operating drill press Never move the head or table while the tool is run ning Before starting the operation jog the motor switch to make sure the drill or other cutting tool does not wobble or cause vibration If a workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary support Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately hold guide and position workpiece Use the spindle speed recommended for the specific operation and workpiece material check the inside of the belt guard for drilling information for accesso ries refer to the instructions provided with the acces sories e Never climb on the drill press table it could break or pull the entire drill press down on you e Turn the motor switch off and put away the switch key when leaving the drill press e To reduce the risk of injury from thrown work or tool
7. Ax Head ASM iea iaaiiai aid 1 B Tables inin a aaea ae i Tea aiian 1 C Column Support Assembly ceeeeeeee 1 DB BAS irZisse TEATSE E 1 E Bag Chuck Arbor Assembly cceeceeeees 1 F Bag of Loose Parts eeeeeeeecesseeeeeesteeeeeeenaaes 1 G Owners Mantal c ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 1 Unpacking and Checking Contents continued Loose Parts in Box and Bag Key Drift 1 M10 x 1 5 40 Long Hex Head Bolt 4 M10 x 1 5 12 Long Support Lock Handle 1 Hex Socket Set Screw 2 Crank a M3 Hex L Wrench 1 With Set Screw 1 amp Feed Handle 3 M5 Hex L Wrench 1 Y T gt J S M24 Hex Box Wrench 1 N Chuck Key 1 i Chuck Arbor 1 X 4 Assembly CES das UJU e Li An p Key Switch 1 Location and Function of Controls Table Removed for Clarity Belt Tension Lock Handles Tightening handles locks motor bracket support to maintain correct belt distance and tension Belt Tension Handle Turn handle counterclockwise to apply tension to belt turn handle clockwise to release belt tension Head Lock Set Screws Locks the head to the col umn Always have them locked in place while operat ing the drill press Feed Handle For moving the chuck up or down One or two of the handles may be removed if neces sary whenever the workpiece is of such unusual shape that it interferes with the handles Tab
8. Turn the feed handles until the chuck is at the desired depth Hold feed handles at this position Turn the depth scale clockwise until it stops Tighten the depth scale lock The chuck will now be held at this depth when the feed handles are released 19 Depth Scale Lock Depth Scale Indicator Depth Scale Mark Depth Scale Lock Depth Scale Adjust to Desired Depth Getting To Know Your Drill Press continued Removing Chuck and Arbor Arbor 1 With the switch OFF adjust depth scale to hold drill at Spindle Key a depth of 3 three inches See instructions for Lock Hole ing chuck at desired depth 2 Align key holes in spindle and quill by rotating the ill K chuck by hand See illustration Eo 3 Insert key drift into key holes 4 Tap key drift lightly until the chuck and arbor fall out of spindle NOTE Place one hand below chuck to catch it when it falls out Chuck Sleeve Key Drift Chuck Sleeve Chuck Body 20 Re installing the chuck and arbor 1 Clean the tapered surfaces on the arbor and spindle U Quill with a clean cloth Make sure there are no foreign par Se at La ticles sticking to these surfaces The slightest piece of dirt on these surfaces will prevent the arbor from seat Spindle ing properly This will cause the drill to wobble Tapered Surface 2 Slide arbor into spindle on drill press Arbor Tapered 3 Push up on chuck arb
9. and understand all instruc tions Assembly of Base Column 1 Locate four 4 10mm dia x 40mm long bolts among loose parts bag 2 Position base on floor Remove protective covering and discard Remove protective sleeve from column tube and dis card Place column assembly on base and align holes in column support with holes in base 4 Install a bolt in each hole through column support and base and tighten with adjustable wrench ao l EN Table Support Elevation Worm Shaft o Locate table crank and support lock in loose parts box Support Install support lock from left side into table support and Lock tighten by hand 7 Install table crank assembly and tighten set screw with a 3mm hex L wrench Do not overtighten Set screw should be tightened against the flat section of the shaft O NOTE To minimize crank backlash tighten support lock Table rotate elevation worm shaft clockwise then assemble Supporte crank tight against table support and tighten set screw AA Crank 8 Check column collar for proper adjustment Collar should not be angled on the column and it should be Column positioned so rack will slide freely in collar when table Collar ee Do Not is rotated 360 around column tube If readjusted only eee i et Screw tighten set screw enough to keep collar in place NOTE To reduce the risk of column or collar damage do Rack not overtighten set screw Column 10
10. belt on pulleys Think Safety Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the drill press is being used WARNING Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your drill press to become com monplace Always remember that a careless frac tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury Plan Your Work e Don t force the tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed e Use the right tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do e If any part of your drill press is missing malfunctioning has been damaged or broken such as the motor switch or other operating control a safety device or the power cord turn the drill press off and unplug it until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced e Never place your fingers in a position where they could contact the drill or other cutting tool if the workpiece should unexpectedly shift or your hand should slip Safety Instructions For Drill Press continued e To reduce the risk of injury from parts thrown by the spring follow instructions exactly as given and shown in adjusting spring tension of quill To prevent the workpiece from being torn from your hands spinning of the tool shattering the tool or being thrown always properly support your work so it won t shift or bind on the tool Always position backup material use beneath the workpiece
11. contact do not perform layout assembly or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is rotating e Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times e Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear e Tie back long hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using drill press for hours at a time e Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 M88 shown on pack age Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break WEAR YOUR SAFETY GOGGLES Ms FORESIGHT IS YS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT e For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting e Make sure switch is OFF before pluggin
12. most posi tion and check tension while turning feed handles 24 Bevel Lock Bevel Scale Set Screw Feeding Pull down on the feed handles with only enough effort to allow the drill to cut Feeding too slowly might cause the drill to burn Feeding too rapidly might stop the motor cause the belt or drill to slip tear the workpiece loose or break the drill bit When drilling metal it may be necessary to lubricate the tip of the drill with cutting oil or motor oil to prevent burn ing of the drill tip 4 Notch uwo if Ep Boss Li AGA ay e il Fl Spring Cap Nut Notch Outer inner SSN If there is not enough tension on spring repeat steps 4 8 moving only one notch each time and checking tension after each repetition Proper tension is achieved when quill returns gently to full up position when released from 3 4 depth When there is enough tension after checking replace outer nut and tighten to inner nut But do not over tighten against inner nut Check quill while feeding to have smooth and unre stricted movement If movement is too tight loosen outer nut and slightly loosen inner nut until unre stricted Retighten outer nut 10 11 12 Maintenance Maintenance WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your drill press Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside
13. set screw then tighten bevel lock Hole Location Make a dent in the workpiece where your want the hole using a center punch or a sharp nail Before turning the switch on bring the drill down to the workpiece lining it up with the hole location Adjustments WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments To reduce the risk of injury from thrown parts due to spring release fol low instructions carefully and wear eye goggles Quill Return Spring NOTE The return spring tension is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment 1 With the chuck at its highest possible position turn the depth scale clockwise until it stops and tighten the depth scale lock This will prevent the quill dropping while tensioning the spring Lower table for additional clearance Work from left side of drill press Place screwdriver in lower front notch of spring cap and hold it in place while loosening and removing outer nut only With screwdriver remaining in notch loosen inner nut approximately 1 8 until notch disengages from boss on head Do not remove this nut Carefully turn screwdriver counterclockwise and engage next notch in boss Do not remove screw driver Tighten standard nut with wrench only enough to engage boss Do not overtighten as this will restrict quill movement Move stop nuts and depth pointer to upper
14. this manual e Review the maintenance methods for this drill press See Maintenance section e Find and read all the warning labels found on the drill press shown at right AWARNING Read manual before using drill press Wear safety pages that meet ANSI 287 1 or in Canada CSA 294 3 standards Do not wear gloves neckties or loose fitting clothing Tie back long hair To prevent work piece rotation clamp it to the table or brace it against the column Use recommended accessories only Use the recommended speed for the drill accessory Remove chuck key before turning pouer N Tighten all locks before operating drill p Turn power OFF and wait for drilf to ston befara adjusting or servicing Do not expose to rain or use in a damp location Plug power cord into a properly grounded outlet protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse In Canada use time delay fuse marked D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment e Use the drill press in a dry indoor place protected from rain e Keep work area well lighted e Use recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected drill press movement If there is any tendency of the drill press to tilt or Before Each Use Inspect your drill press e To reduce the risk o
15. DP1500 OWNER S MANUAL 15 INCH FLOOR MODEL DRILL PRESS e Assembly Operation Repair Parts For Your Safety Read all instructions carefully QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CALL 1 800 4 RIDGID Part No SP6158 Printed in U S A Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents cccccccsscececessseeeeeeseseeeeesesseeeeseeaaes 2 Safety Instructions For Drill Press cccsccceessseees 2 Safety Signal Words cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeteeeeees 2 Before Using The Drill Press seeen 2 When Installing Or Moving The Drill Press 3 Before Each Use 0 cccccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenenaaees 3 Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce The Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces ccssccceeesesteeeeeees 3 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Bars eima tetas raaa a aceon aa bie aae ledgers 4 Glossary of Terms cccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeeeeneeeeneeeees 5 Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements 5 Power Supply and Motor Specifications 068 5 General Electrical Connections s 5 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information ssassn 5 Motor Safety Protection ccccccceseeeeseeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Wire SiZoS surar eR aah Shane UA aAA 6 Unpacking and Checking Contents seeseeeseeeseeeseeese 7 Tools Needed ee 7 UNPaCking sia a ne eee 7 List Of
16. Loose Parts 0 cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeteeseeaaees 7 Loose Parts in Box and Bag seeen 8 Location and Function of Controls s 9 ASSOMDIY sae ttea giddiness ann et 10 Assembly of Base Column ccccceeeceeeeeteeeeteeeees 10 Installing The Table sinnc iunii 11 Installing the Head ooo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaeeeeeaaas 11 Pulley Alignment and Speed Adsjustment 12 Tensioning Belt srai meian cr eE 12 Installing Feed Handles 0 0 eeeesseeeeeeesteeeeeeenaaes 13 Section Page Installing the Chuck cccceeeceeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 13 Installing Light BUD oe nikin 15 Adjusting the Table Square To Head ccee 15 Bevel Scale ou eececeeecceceeeeceneeeeeeeeeeaeeseeneeeseaeeseenaeeee 15 Getting To Know Your Drill Press sses 16 Drilling to a Specific Depth 0 00 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 19 Another Way Depth Scale ccceececeeeeeteeeeee 19 Locking Chuck at Desired Depth ceeeeeeeees 19 Removing Chuck and Arbor cceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 20 Re installing the chuck and arbor esce 21 Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation 22 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face ANG me e E AE canteen tae etieeeh Geko teas 22 Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces sssi 22 Basic Drill Press Operation senescere 23 Installing DAIS so
17. OTE Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition 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 burnout use the table at right to deter mine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole receptacles which accept the tools plug c Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor sey dat Plug Properly Grounded rae eae Prong Green Grounding Lug Make sure this Is Connected to a Known 3 Prong as Ground Plug ul 024 2 Prong Adapter Outlet Motor Is Overloaded Overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time Line voltages should not be more than 10 above or below the nameplate voltage For heavy loads however the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model Improper or dull drill bit is used rect connections overload low voltage such as small size wire in the supply circuit or to overly long supply circuit wire Always check the connections the load and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn t work well Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart shown Extension Cord Gauge Length A W G 0 25 16 25 50 14 Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed x Medium Scr
18. able support to col umn and table to table support before operating drill press Never move the head or table while the tool is run ning Before starting the operation jog the motor switch to make sure the drill or other cutting tool does not wobble or cause vibration If a workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held clamp it to the table or provide auxiliary support Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately hold guide and position workpiece Use the spindle speed recommended for the specific operation and workpiece material check the inside of the belt guard for drilling information for accesso ries refer to the instructions provided with the acces sories e Never climb on the drill press table it could break or pull the entire drill press down on you e Turn the motor switch off and put away the switch key when leaving the drill press e To reduce the risk of injury from thrown work or tool contact do not perform layout assembly or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is rotating e Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times e Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces e When cutting large diameter holes Clam
19. emains movable in collar to permit table support movements Table Support Rides on column to support arm and crank Table Crank Turn clockwise to elevate table Sup port lock must be released before operating crank Rack Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy elevation of table by hand operated table crank Base Supports drill press For additional stability holes are provided in base to bolt drill press to floor See Additional Safety Instructions for Drill Presses Column Support Supports column guides rack and provides mounting holes for column to base Column Connects head table and base on a one piece tube for easy alignment and movement Table Provides working surface to support work piece 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Depth Scale Shows depth of hole being drilled in inches and millimeters Depth Scale Indicator lndicates drilling depth selected on depth scale Depth Scale Lock Locks the depth scale to selected depth Spring Cap Provides means to adjust quill spring tension Chuck Holds drill bit or other recommended acces sory to perform desired operations Arm Extends beyond table support for mounting aligning the table Table Bevel Lock Locks the table in any position from 0 45 Table Lock Table can be rotated in various posi tions and locked Bevel Scale Shows degree table is tilted for b
20. evel operations Scale is mounted on table support if it is to be used for quick reference where accuracy is not Critical Support Lock Tightening locks table support to col umn Always have it locked in place while operating the drill press Chuck Key It is a self ejecting chuck key which will pop out of the chuck when you let go of it This action is designed to help prevent throwing of the chuck key from the chuck when power is turned ON Do not use any other key as a substitute order a new one if damaged or lost Drill Speed Table Drill Speed can be changed by placing the belt in any of the steps grooves in the pulleys The spindle speed chart as shown above lists belt positions for the various spindle speeds Getting To Know Your Drill Press continued 26 On Off Switch Has locking feature This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible haz ardous use by children and others Insert key into switch NOTE Key is made of yellow plastic gt N Key To turn drill ON insert finger under switch lever and pull To turn drill OFF push lever in NOTE In an emergency If the drill bit binds stalls stops or tends to tear the workpiece loose you can quickly turn the drill off by hitting the switch with the palm of your hand To lock switch in OFF position hold switch IN with one hand and remove key with other hand WARNING For your own safety always push the switc
21. ew Pointer Scale 15 Getting To Know Your Drill Press Feed Spring Adjustment 1 Belt Guard Light On Off 25 Drill Speed Table ge Switch Inside Belt Guard 26 Drill 2 Belt Tension Lock Handle 24 m Y Key 22 Bevel Scale Switch Y X 2 18 Chuck Lock Handle 20 Table Bevel Lock Under Table 3 Belt Tension Handle 4 Head Lock 15 Depth Scale 7 5 Feed Handle Indicator Quill and Spindle Assembly 6 Column Collar Inside of Drill Press 14 Depth Scale Splines Grooves 8 Table Crank 12 Column 9 Rack 11 Column 16 10 11 12 13 Spindle Speed in R P M Belt Guard Covers pulleys and belt during opera tion of drill press Belt Tension Lock Handle Tightening handle locks motor bracket support to maintain correct belt dis tance and tension Belt Tension Handle Turn handle counterclockwise to apply tension to belt turn handle clockwise to release belt tension Refer to section Assembly Installing and Tensioning Belt Head Lock Set Screws Lock the head to the col umn Always have them locked in place while operat ing the drill press Feed Handle For moving the chuck up or down One or two of the handles may be removed if neces sary whenever the workpiece is of such unusual shape that it interferes with the handles Column Collar Holds the rack to the column Rack r
22. ewdriver Ao Adjustable Wrench Unpacking WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unex pected starting or electrical shock do not plug the power cord into a source of power This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the drill press The Drill Press is shipped complete in one box 1 Separate all loose parts from packing materials and check each item with illustration and Table of Loose Parts WARNING To reduce the risk of injury if any parts are missing do not attempt to assemble the drill press plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and installed correctly 2 Remove the protective oil that is applied to the table and column Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover Combination Square Combination Square Must be True Draw Light Straight Edge of Line on Board Board 3 4 Thick Along this Edge This Edge Must be ra Perfectly Straight Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square is Flipped Over in Dotted Position WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or toxic reac tion never use gasoline naptha or similar highly volatile solvents to remove protective oil 3 Apply a coat of paste wax to the table and column to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth NOTE Make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material List of Loose Parts Item Description Qty
23. f injury from accidental starting turn the switch off unplug the drill press and remove the switch key before raising the guard changing the cutting tool changing the setup or adjusting anything Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in e Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts drill press stability and any other conditions that may affect the way the drill press works move during any use bolt it to the floor If the work piece is too large to easily support with one hand provide an auxiliary support e To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the drill press e Never Stand On Tool Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them e If any part is missing bent or broken in any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the drill press off and unplug the drill press e Replace damaged or missing parts before using the drill press again e Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning drill press on e Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play Use Only Accessories Designed For This Drill Press To Red
24. g drill press into a power outlet WARNING Don allow familiarity gained from fre quent use of your drill press to cause a careless mistake Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury Keep Children Away e Keep all visitors a safe distance from the drill press e Make sure bystanders are clear of the drill press and workpiece Before Leaving The Drill Press e Turn the drill press off e Wait for tool bit to stop spinning e Unplug the drill press e Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool Glossary of Terms Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being per formed Drill Bit or Drill The cutting tool used in the drill press to make holes in a workpiece Backup Material A piece of wood placed between the workpiece and table it prevents wood in the workpiece from splintering when the drill passes through the backside of the work pice also prevents drilling into the table top Revolutions Per Minute R P M The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Spindle Speed The R P M of the spindle Backlash The amount of handle movement or play between adja cent moving parts Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications WARNING To reduce the r
25. h OFF when drill press is not in use remove key and keep it in a safe place also in the event of a power failure all of your lights go out or blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker turn switch off lock it and remove the key This will pre vent the drill press from starting up again when the power comes back on 18 Drilling to a Specific Depth To drill a blind hole not all the way through to a given depth proceed as follows 1 Mark the depth of the hole on the workpiece 2 3 Loosen the depth scale lock With the switch OFF bring the drill bit down until the tip of lips of the bit are even with the mark Turn the depth scale counterclockwise until it stops moving Tighten the depth scale lock The drill bit will stop at this depth until the depth scale is readjusted Another Way Depth Scale 1 2 With the power off loosen the depth scale lock Place workpiece on table Adjust table until the tip of the drill bit is just a little above the top of the workpiece turn the depth scale counterclockwise to zero Turn the depth scale clockwise until the depth scale indicator points to the desired drilling depth on the depth scale Tighten the depth scale lock The chuck or drill will now be stopped after traveling downward the distance selected on the depth scale Locking Chuck at Desired Depth 1 2 3 4 5 With the switch off loosen the depth scale lock
26. hole Dull drill bit Feeding too slow Not lubricated oR OP Change speed See Getting to Know Your Drill Press section Retract drill bit frequency to clear chips Resharpen drill bit Feed fast enough allow drill bit to cut Lubricate drill bit See Basic Drill Press Opera tion section Drill bit leads off hole not round Hard grain in wood or lengths of cutting lips and or angles not equal Bent drill bit Resharpen drill bit correctly Replace drill bit Wood splinters on under side No backup material under workpiece Use backup material See Basic Drill Press Operation section Workpiece torn loose from hand Not supported or clamped properly Support or clamp workpiece See Basic Drill Press Operation section Drill bit binds in work piece Workpiece pinching drill bit or excessive feed pressure Improper belt tension Support or clamp workpiece See Basic Drill Press Operation section Adjust tension See Installing and Tensioning Belt section Excessive drill bit runout or wobble Bend drill bit Worn spindle bearings Drill bit not properly installed in chuck Chuck not properly installed Use a straight drill bit Replace bearings Install drill bit properly See Basic Drill Press Operation secti
27. isk of electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper cir cuit protection Your tool is wired at the factory for operation using the voltage shown Connect tool to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a 15 amp branch circuit Use a 15 amp time delay type fuse or circuit breaker To reduce the risk of shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or dam aged in any way have it replaced immediately General Electrical Connections DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution 1 Use only identical replacement parts when ser vicing Servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician 2 Do not use in rain or where floor is wet This tool is intended for indoor residential use only 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information NOTE The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connec tions If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on 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 tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding con ductor and a grounding plug as shown The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance wi
28. l No DP15000 Model and serial numbers may be found at the left side of the head You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CALL 1 800 4 RIDGID r RIDGID Power Tools Emerson Electric Co 1998 Emerson Electric Co EMERSON Part No SP6158 Form No SP6158 2 Printed in U S A 6 99
29. le Crank Turn clockwise to elevate table Sup port lock must be released before operating crank Chuck Key Used to tighten drill in the chuck and also to loosen the chuck for drill removal Chuck Holds drill bit or other recommended acces sory to perform desired operations Depth Scale Allows operator to adjust drill press to drill to a desired depth 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LA Drill On Off Switch Has locking feature to pre vent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others Light On Off Switch Turns the light on and off Depth Scale Lock Locks the depth scale at selected depth Spring Cap Provides means to adjust quill spring tension Table Lock Allows table to be rotated in various positions and locked Table Bevel Lock Locks the table in any position from 0 45 Bevel Scale Shows degree table is tilted for bevel operations Scale is mounted on side of arm Support Lock Handle Tightening locks table sup port to column Always have it locked in place while operating the drill press Note and follow the safety warnings and instructions that appear on the panel on the right side of the head Assembly WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unex pected starting or electrical shock never connect plug to outlet until all assembly steps are com oi 10mm Dia x 40mm Hex Head Bolt 4 pleted and you read
30. on Install chuck properly refer to Assembly Install ing the Chuck Quill returns too slow or too fast Spring has improper ten sion Adjust spring tension See Adjustments Quill Return Spring section Chuck will not stay attached to spindle it falls off when trying to install Dirt grease or oil on the tapered inside surface of chuck or on the spindles tapered surface Using a household detergent clean the tapered surface of the chuck and spindle to remove all dirt grease and oil 26 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 15 Drill Press Model No DP15000 Figure 1 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Nrg Part No Description ed Part No Description 1 817325 Knob 11 is Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 12 2 508047 Pivot Idler 12 817537 Ring Retaining 3 817544 Pulley Center 13 817545 Pulley Spindle 4 813271 Bearing Ball 15mm 14 817530 Bearing Ball 20mm 5 817511 1 Belt V 3 8 x 24 15 817536 Spacer 6 822039 1 Guard 16 821742 Nut Pulley M24 x 1 5 L H 7 817543 Pulley Motor 17 817511 2 Belt V 3 8 x 26 8 i Screw Hex Soc Set M6 x 1 0 10 18 820294 Washer Foam 9 Screw Wash Hd M6 x 1 0 16 19 3 Lockwasher M6 Ext 10 821734 Insert Pulley Standard hardware item may be purchased locally 27 Parts List for RIDGID 15 Drill Press Model No DP15000 Figure 2 Sled sleday Part
31. or assembly as you rotate them aas You will feel rectangular end of arbor slip into a notch in the spindle huck Sleeve WARNING Make sure the rectangular end of the arbor has slipped into the notch in the spindle before going on the step 4 Failure to follow this direction may allow the chuck to come loose dur ing operation fly out and hit the operator Chuck Body 4 Unlock support lock and raise table so its about two 2 inches below tip of chuck 5 Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open jaws in chuck completely 6 Place a piece of wood on table Turn feed handles counterclockwise and force chuck against table until arbor is secure Feed Handle 21 Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation safety precautions here and on pages 2 3 and 4 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety the table Read the following instructions for operating your drill press to get the best results and to minimize the likeli hood of personal injury e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear e Tie back long hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using drill press for hours at a time Plan Your Work e Don t force the tool It will do the job better and safer a
32. p the workpiece firmly to the table Otherwise the cutting may grab and spin it at high speed Use only one piece cup type hole cutters Do not use fly cutters or multi part hole cutters as they can come apart or become unbalanced in use Keep speed below 1500 R P M e Drum sanders must never be operated on this drill press at a speed greater than 1800 R P M e Do not install or use any drill that exceeds 7 in length or extends 6 below the chuck jaws They can sud denly bend outward or break e Do not use wire wheels router bits shaper cutters cir cle fly cutters or rotary planers on this drill press Basic Drill Press Operation Installing Drills Insert drill into chuck far enough to obtain maximum grip ping of the chuck jaws The jaws are approximately 1 long When using a small drill do not insert it so far that the jaws touch the flutes spiral grooves of the drill Make sure that the drill is centered in the chuck before tighten ing the chuck with the key Tighten the drill sufficiently so that is does not slip while drilling Turn the chuck key clockwise to tighten counterclockwise to loosen Positioning Table and Workpiece Lock the table to the column in a position so that the tip of the drill is just a little above the top of the workpiece Always place a piece of backup material wood plywood etc on the table underneath the workpiece This will pre vent splintering or making a heavy bur
33. pecifications and Electrical Requirements continued If the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service personnel WARNING If not properly grounded this tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard such as your hands to hit the cutting tool NOTE The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2 prong outlet NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code Motor Safety Protection IMPORTANT To avoid motor damage this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventilation 1 Connect this tool to a power source with the appropri ate voltage for your model and a 15 amp branch circuit with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor 2 If the motor won t start turn the switch off immediately and unplug the tool Check the quill to make sure it turns freely If the quill is free try to start the motor again If the motor still does not start refer to the Motor Troubleshooting Chart 3 Fuses may blow or circuit breakers may trip fre quently if Wire Sizes N
34. r on the under side on the workpiece as the drill breaks through To keep the backup material from spinning out of control it must contact the left side of the column as illustrated WARNING To prevent the workpiece or the backup material from being torn from your hand while drill ing position them against the left side of the col umn If the workpiece or the backup material are not long enough to reach the column clamp them to the table Failure to do this could result in per sonal injury For small pieces that cannot be clamped to the table use a drill press vise optional accessory WARNING The vise must be clamped or bolted to the table to reduce the risk of injury from spinning work and vise or tool breakage 23 Backup Material Bolt or Clam p Vise Securely Basic Drill Press Operation continued Tilting Table To use the table in a bevel tilted position loosen the set screw under table bevel lock with hex L wrench Loosen bevel lock bolt with the 24mm flat wrench included Tilt table to desired angle by reading bevel scale Retighten bevel lock and set screw WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from spin ning work or tool breakage always clamp work piece and backup material securely to table before Operating drill press with the table tilted To return table to original position Loosen set screw and bevel lock tilt table back to 0 on bevel scale and retighten
35. rrara aE 23 Positioning Table and Workpiece 23 Ting TADS oae A R 24 Role Location tecnica eet AA 24 Feodosia AEE hess tea nl salts 24 AGJUSTMEMIS eaan e ie tecrtwens be E E E RR 24 Quill Return Spring ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 24 Maintenance meea irria tational a a hk 25 Maintenance arer ar MEETA Ea EAA E 25 UCANG anaren er ene S aE RAEE TAS 25 Wining Diagram rererere iere tueteteceaeneegdeedes 25 TrOUDIGSHOOTING eana a a 26 Repa Parts u ooreen ar aE A 27 Safety Instructions For Drill Press Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your drill press works Read this manual to understand this drill press Safety Signal Words DANGER means if the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed WARNING means if the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously injured or killed CAUTION means if the safety information is not followed someone may be injured Before Using The Drill Press WARNING To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause serious permanent injury do not plug the drill press in until the following steps have been satisfactorily completed e Completely assemble and align drill press See Assembly section e Learn the use and function of the ON OFF switch See Getting to Know Your Drill Press section e Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in
36. s List for RIDGID 15 Drill Press Model No DP15000 Figure 2 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number 62 ie Part No Description ibe Description 1 817317 Lever Adjusting 26 is Lockwasher Ext M5 2 Screw Hex Hd M8 x 1 25 16 27 i Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 8 3 817495 Support Motor Bracket 28 826405 Box Switch 4 821739 1 Cord w Plug 29 Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 16 5 i Connector Wire 30 826347 Switch Locking 6 817336 1 Mount Motor 31 826122 Key Switch 7 z Lockwasher 12mm 32 821741 Lead 3 8 Nut Hex M12 x 1 75 33 817354 Switch Rocker 9 826672 e Motor 34 826435 Holder Key Chuck 10 Nut Hex M8 x 1 25 35 817308 Screw SI Special 10 x 1 5 27 11 Washer M8 x 16 x 1 6 36 Nut Hex M10 x 1 5 12 821740 1 Cord Motor 37 7 Nut Hex M12 x 1 5 8 13 Screw Hex Hd M8 x 1 25 20 38 817307 Cap Spring 14 817516 Support Motor Bracket 39 817306 Spring Torsion 15 817320 Knob Motor Adjusting 40 817305 Retainer Spring 16 817494 Handle Belt Tension 41 817304 Seat Spring 17 Screw Hex Soc Set M10 x 1 5 12 42 60475 Tie Wire 18 817303 Pin Stop 43 817321 Socket Bulb Asm 19 817343 Lock Depth Screw 44 x Screw Pan Hd M6 x 1 0 12 20 817300 Guide Scale 45 63418 Clamp Cord 21 826441 Knob 46 Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 12 22 826445 Rod 47 813317 6 Wrench Hex L 3mm 23 826447 1 Hub Asm 48 813317 8 Wrench Hex L 5mm 24 817774 Ring Depth Stop w Scale 49 SP6158 Owners Manual 25 822216 6 Head Sled sleday
37. t the rate for which it was designed e Use the right tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do e If any part of your drill press is missing malfunctioning has been damaged or broken such as the motor switch or other operating control a safety device or the power cord turn the drill press off and unplug it until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced Never place your fingers in a position where they could contact the drill or other cutting tool if the workpiece should unexpectedly shift or your hand should slip To reduce the risk of injury from parts thrown by the spring follow instructions exactly as given and shown in adjusting spring tension of quill To prevent the workpiece from being torn from your hands spinning of the tool shattering the tool or being thrown always properly support your work so it won t shift or bind on the tool Always position backup material use beneath the workpiece to contact the left side of the column Whenever possible position the workpiece to con tact the left side of the column If it is too short or the table is tilted clamp solidly to the table Use table slots or clamping ledge around the outside edge of When using a drill press vise always fasten it to a table Never do any work Freehand hand holding work piece rather than supporting it on the table except when polishing Securely lock head to column t
38. t tension Belt Tension vA Lock Handle Belt Tension Handle 12 Installing Feed Handles Hub 1 Locate three 3 feed handles among loose parts 2 Screw the feed handles into the threaded holes in the hub and tighten 3 Tighten feed handles using M24 wrench Tighten Using M24 Wrench Feed Handle Installing the Chuck Arbor Assembly 1 Clean the tapered surfaces on the arbor and spindle U P Quill with a clean cloth Make sure there are no foreign par ticles sticking to these surfaces The slightest piece of dirt on these surfaces will prevent the arbor from seat E E ing properly This will cause the drill to wobble 2 Slide arbor into spindle on drill press Arbor Tapered 3 Push up on chuck arbor assembly as you rotate them Surface You will feel rectangular end of arbor slip into a notch in the spindle huck Sleeve WARNING Make sure the rectangular end of the arbor has slipped into the notch in the spindle before going on the step 4 Failure to follow this direction may allow the chuck to come loose dur ing operation fly out and hit the operator Chuck Body 13 Assembly continued 4 Unlock support lock and raise table so its about two 2 inches below tip of chuck 5 Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open jaws in chuck completely 6 Place a piece of wood on table Turn feed handles counterclockwise and force chuck against table until chuck is secure 14
39. th 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 The A C motor used on this tool is an induction nonrevers ible type having the following specifications Rated H P 1 2 Voltage 110 120 Amperes 8 2 Hertz Cycles 60 Phase Single RPM 1725 Rotation of Shaft Clockwise WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the ter minals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to a 2 prong outlet as shown if a properly grounded three prong outlet is not available This temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded three prong 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 NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian electrical code Improper connection of the equipment grounding con ductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conduc tor 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 ground ing conductor to a live terminal Motor S
40. uce The Risk of Serious Injury From Thrown Broken Parts Or Work Pieces e When cutting large diameter holes Clamp the workpiece firmly to the table Otherwise the cutting may grab and spin it at high speed Use only one piece cup type hole cutters Do not use fly cutters or multi part hole cutters as they can come apart or become unbalanced in use Keep speed below 1500 R P M Drum sanders must never be operated on this drill press at a speed greater than 1800 R P M e Do not install or use any drill that exceeds 7 in length or extends 6 below the chuck jaws They can sud denly bend outward or break e Do not use wire wheels router bits shaper cutters cir cle fly cutters or rotary planers on this drill press Kickback e Kickback is the grabbing of the workpiece by the rotat ing tool The workpiece can be thrown at very high speed in the direction of rotation This Can Cause Serious Injury To reduce the possibility of injury from kickback e Clamp the workpiece firmly to the table whenever pos sible e Buffing or sanding wheels or drums should be con tacted on the side moving away from you not the side moving toward you e Use only recommended accessories and follow the instructions supplied with the accessory This drill press has 12 speeds as listed below 250 RPM 990 RPM 340 RPM 1550 RPM 390 RPM 1620 RPM 510 RPM 1900 RPM 600 RPM 2620 RPM 650 RPM 3100 RPM See inside of guard for specific placement of
41. y and should not require further adjustment If the pulleys or motor are removed for service follow the pulley align ment instructions below 1 Place a straightedge such as a piece of wood metal or framing square across the top of pulleys 2 The top of all three pulleys should touch the straight edge 3 If not e Loosen the motor mount nuts Lower Belt Motor in i Tension e Move the motor until the pulleys are in line Belt Fock Mount e Retighten the motor mount nuts Guard Handie Nuts actor NOTE To avoid rattles or other noise motor frame must not touch lower belt guard Speed Adjustment 1 Release belt tension lock handles located on each side of drill press head by turning them counterclockwise 2 Loosen belt tension by turning belt tension handle clockwise 3 Use speed chart inside belt guard to choose speed for Spindle EN Ji drilling operation Install belts in correct position for Pulley i 3 desired speed The longer of the two belts is always positioned between the spindle pulley and idler pulley NOTE Refer to inside belt guard for Recommended Drill ing Speeds Tensioning Belt 1 Apply tension to belt by turning belt tension handle counterclockwise until belt deflects approximately 1 2 inch by thumb pressure at its center 2 Tighten belt tension lock handles NOTE Over tensioning belt may cause motor not to start or damage bearings 3 If belt slips while drilling readjust bel
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