Powermatic Drill Press PM2800B

Warning: To reduce risk of injury, read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation.

Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.

Warning labels are clear and visible

This drill press is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.

Operator has received proper training and knowledge

Do not use this drill press for other than its intended use.

Machine used for its intended purpose only

Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using machine.

Operator wearing approved safety glasses/face shields

All locking handles, set screws, bolts, etc., are tight on the table and head

Drill bit is securely inserted inside chuck jaws

All items, such as tools and rags, cleared away from machine

Practiced on scrap material before regular work

Using sharp bits and proper feed rates

Sign off on the drill press inspection

WARNING! This procedure requires operating machine with pulley cover removed. Keep hands away from moving belts and pulleys.

Pulley cover removed using a long shaft screwdriver

Drill press turned on and speed increased to maximum

Drill press shut off and disconnected from power

Upper belt removed from around pulleys

Drill press reconnected to power and handwheel rotated counterclockwise

Lower belt removed in same manner as upper belt

New belts installed using reverse procedure

Pry down the lamp assembly (A) until it releases from the seat

Unscrew front plate (B) from head, pull out the plate, and disconnect the lamp wires from the electrical board. Remove old lamp assembly.

Install new lamp assembly and push it firmly into the seat. Connect the wires and reinstall front plate.

Sign off on the lamp replacement

WARNING! Before doing maintenance on the machine, disconnect it from electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.

Cleaned sawdust from the table with a brush

Applied a light film of oil to the quill and column

Cleaned the pulleys with a non-penetrating lubricant and applied a light oil to the pulley shafts

Applied grease to the rack on the column

Checked that bolts are tight and electrical cords are in good condition

Belts are in good condition with no signs of cracks, frays or deterioration

Exposed metal surfaces of table and base are clean and free of rust

Applied SAE 20 oil to the quill return spring