Delta 17-900 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL16½" Floor Model Drill Press(Model 17-900)PART NO. 900603 (011)Copyright © 2001 Delta MachineryESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17To learn more

10Fig. 17Fig. 18STARTING AND STOPPINGDRILL PRESSThe switch (A) Fig. 17, is located on the front of the drillpress head. To turn the drill press “ON” m

11Fig. 21Fig. 224. Fig. 21, illustrates the table alignment pin (B)removed. Loosen table locking bolt (D) Fig. 21, tilt tableto the desired angle and

12Fig. 26DRILLING HOLESTO DEPTHWhen a number of holes are to be drilled to exactly thesame depth, a depth stop is provided in the pinion shafthousing

13Fig. 27Fig. 28ADJUSTING SPINDLERETURN SPRINGThe spindle is automatically returned to its upper mostposition upon release of the handle. It is recomm

14BORING IN WOODTwist drills, although intended for metal drilling, may also be used for boring holes in wood. However,machine spur bits are generally

15NOTES

16Delta Building Trades and Home Shop MachineryTwo Year Limited WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta mach

2SAFETY RULESWoodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards in

31. DO NOT operate your tool until it is completelyassembled and installed according to the instructions.2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with th

4UNPACKING AND CLEANINGCarefully unpack the drill press and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromthe mach

5ASSEMBLYFig. 4Fig. 62. Insert table (G) Fig. 5, into table mounting bracket(E) and tighten lever (D) to lock table in position. Tightenlocking lever

6Fig. 7Fig. 8Fig. 95. Thread the three pinion shaft handles (N) Fig. 7, intothe three holes in the pinion shaft (P) as shown.6. IMPORTANT: Make certai

7FASTENING DRILL PRESS BASE TO ASUPPORTING SURFACEPERMANENT MOUNTINGIf your drill press is to be used in one permanent location, the drill press base

8CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCEPOWER CONNECTIONSA separate grounded electrical circuit should be used for your tool. This circuit should not be less

9GROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENT CARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESFig. 15240 VOLTOPERATIONYour drill press may be converted for 240 v