Harbor Freight Tools CENTRAL MACHINERY 44505 - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Open the Chuck (B8) and insert the drill
bit in the center.
Hand tighten the Chuck securely.
4. Secure the workpiece (and backup
material) to the Table using a vise and/or
clamp.
The workpiece sits on the backup
material which in typically a scrap piece
of wood used to stabilize the workpiece.
It also helps the drill make a cleaner
hole. To keep it from spinning, have it
touching the left side of the Column.
5. Bring the drill bit down with the Feed
Knob (12) to where the hole is to be
drilled.
Make minor workpiece alignment
adjustments.
6. Plug the Power Cord (33) into an
electrical outlet.
7. Insert the Switch Key (24) into the
Locking Switch (21).
Warning: Wear an ANSI-approved full face
shield while drilling.
8. Push the Switch up to turn the Motor ON.
9. Pull down on the Feed Knob and slowly
drill the hole into the workpiece.
Warning: If the drill bit grabs and spins the
workpiece, do not attempt to stop the
spinning with your hands. Step back,
and push the Switch down to the OFF
position. Wait for the spindle to stop
turning before dislodging the workpiece.
10. When the drilling is complete, press the
Switch to the OFF position and remove
the Switch Key (Keep the Switch Key in
a safe place).
11. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool
and disconnect its power supply after
use.