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G9749 Variable Speed Drill Press
Test Run and
Spindle Break-In
Once assembly is complete, test run your machine
to make sure it runs properly.
To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you have read and understood all
of the safety instructions starting on
Page 6
of this manual, and verify the machine is set
up properly.
2. Do NOT install the chuck before completing
the Test Run.
3. Connect the drill press to the proper power
source (reference Circuit Requirements on
Page 9).
4. Make sure all tools and objects used dur-
ing the setup are cleared away from the
machine.
5. Turn the machine ON by moving the power
switch to
FWD.
Wear safety glasses
whenever starting or
using machine. Failure
to comply may result in
serious personal injury.
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
6. Use the speed control to reduce the speed
to 300 RPM and let the drill press run for a
minimum of 10 minutes.
7. Listen and watch for abnormal noises or
vibrations. The machine should run smooth
-
ly.
— Unusual noises or vibrations should be
investigated and corrected before operat
-
ing the machine further. Always disconnect
the machine from power when investigat
-
ing or correcting potential problems.
—If you cannot easily locate the source of a
potential problem, refer to
Troubleshooting
on Page
27, or contact our Technical
Support at (570) 546-9663.
8. Repeat Steps 6–7 at 750 RPM, and then
again at 2000 RPM.
9. Turn the drill press OFF by moving the power
switch to
Stop.
NOTE: Wait for the spindle and tooling to
come to a complete stop before proceeding.
10. Move the power switch to REV and repeat
Steps 6–8
.
Do NOT attempt to stop or slow the spindle
by hand. Failure to heed this caution could
result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE
DO NOT attempt to change speeds unless
the drill press is ON. Attempting to rotate
the speed control when the drill press if OFF
could damage the variable speed mecha
-
nism.