Jet JDP-17 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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161. Position table at the horizontal (zero degreeson scale).2. Insert a small drill bit into the chuck.3. Place a scrap board flat on the table. Do notallow board to move from this position; useclamps to secure it if needed. Bring the bitdown until it leaves a slight perforation in theboard; then raise it back up.4. Connect power to the drill press, and turn onthe laser using the button at the front of thedrill press head.5. Use a set of pliers to gently turn either of theknobs (Figure 26) until the laser lines formcrosshairs exactly over the perforation in theboard, as shown in Figure 27.The laser is now calibrated properly, and your holecenter marks can be centered under the crosshairs for accurate drilling.NOTE: The lasers are designed for use with twistdrill bits; they will not be effective for wider tools,such as Forstner bits or sanding drums.Figure 26Figure 278.11 LED work lightRefer to Figure 28.The integrated LED work light is adjustable foroptimal angle to the table. Push on the rim of thelight to adjust.Turn the work light on and off with the button onthe front of the drill press head.Figure 289.0 Operating controls9.1 Control panelRefer to Figure 29.To start drill press, push green button (A).To stop drill press, push red button (B).Figure 29The LED indicator (C, Figure 29) will display awhite light in the ready state; that is, wheneverthere is power connected to the Drill Press.Do not rely that no light meansno power to the machine. Always check forpower connection, in case LED indicator is notfunctioning properly. Failure to comply maycause serious injury.The LED indicator will display a green light whenthe start button has been pressed and the drillpress is operating.If power to the drill press isinterrupted, the machine will restartimmediately once power is restored, unless thered stop button has been pushed.