PowerKits™ Power Tool System
Drill Press AddOn™ Kit
Users Guide

Thank you for buying this Inland product. The PowerKits™ system's key benefit is that a single MainFrame™ and PowerUnit™ combine with any of the AddOn™ Kits to create a complete line of wet or dry operating benchtop power tools. Start off with the basic machine you need now and expand your system as you desire without the expense of purchasing a complete machine each time. Inland makes dozens of accessories for use with your PowerKits™ system that further increase its versatility and affordability.

Safety

• Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating any of the PowerKits™ machines.
• Use only in a properly grounded electrical system. Do Not override the grounding system.
• Always unplug your machine when removing the PowerUnit™, installing blades, or making adjustments.
• Set up your machine on a sturdy, level, work surface at a comfortable working height.
• PowerKits™ should not be used by teenagers without close adult supervision. Young children should never be permitted to operate power tools.
• Never operate with guard covers and safety features removed or disabled.
• Never operate the Drill Press Unit with the Table Saw Blade installed.

Drill Press AddOn™ Kit
The PowerKits™ Drill Press can be used with an Inland FlexShaft™ in conjunction with an Inland PowerKits™ PowerUnit™. It can also be used with most hand held rotary moto-tools such as those made by Dremel^®. The PowerKits™ Drill Press drills wet or dry making it ideal for drilling woods, metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, tile, stone and nearly any other material.

Drill Press Assembly
Take a minute to check that your Drill Press AddOn Kit is complete. You will need the 5/32" Allen Wrench that came with your PowerKits Table Saw AddOn Kit for assembly. Please note that the Drill Press AddOn Kit can only be used in conjunction with a complete PowerKits Table Saw. You will also need an Inland FlexShaft (#50019) or a moto-tool for the drive unit.

Drill Press Kit Parts List
(1) Drill Press AddOn™ Kit Assembly

Assembly

1. Begin with a fully assembled PowerKits™ Table Saw set up. Make certain that the PowerUnit™ is UNPLUGGED.
2. Loosen the screws on the Table Saw Throat Plate. Remove the Throat Plate and the saw blade.
3. Secure the Drill Press Assembly to the Table Saw Throat Plate by inserting the bottom of the square bar into the square hole on the top-back of the Throat Plate. Using the 5/32" Allen Wrench that came with the Table Saw AddOn™ Kit, tighten the set screw found on the back of the Throat Plate until the Drill Press Assembly is held securely.
4. If you are using the Inland FlexShaft™ to drive your drilling tools, attach the FlexShaft™ to the PowerUnit™ by pressing the Quick Connect Clamp onto the motor shaft. Looping the flexible cable out the left side (or rear) of the MainFrame™, you can now insert the FlexShaft™ Hand Piece into the Adapter Collar at the top-front of the Drill Press Assembly. Position it appropriate to the work you are doing, and tighten it in place with the Brass Thumbscrew provided.
5. If you are using a hand held rotary tool as your drive source, loosen the Brass Thumbscrew until it is just held in place, then remove the Adapter Collar. The (now) larger opening of the Drill Press Assembly should now fit your rotary tool. Position your rotary tool appropriate to the work you are doing, and tighten it in place with the Brass Thumbscrew provided.
6. You can now insert the appropriate drilling tool into the collet of the FlexShaft™ or rotary tool.

Dry Drilling

1. Before drilling, make certain that the drilling tool is held securely in the collet of whichever drive mechanism you have chosen - rotary tool or flexible shaft.
2. Mark the material to be drilled as accurately as is necessary. Before starting the chosen drive mechanism, take a practice run to see that the drill has enough travel to fully accomplish the drilling process. Simply place the material on the work surface, and turn the Drill Press Advance Knob lowering the drill to the piece. Check that you will be able to go low enough to accomplish your work. If it is not low enough (or is too low), remove the Throat Plate and Drill Press Assembly from the MainFrame™. Adjust the height of the square support bar accordingly. Repeat the test until you are satisfied with the travel depth of the Drill Press.
3. Make sure that the drive source is powered off before plugging it into an appropriate wall outlet. Start with your PowerUnit™ at its full speed position. Use the speed control (if available) to adjust cutting speed to the type of material being worked.
4. Hold the material in position. Slowly release the arm as you back out of the material.
5. Turn off the drill and remove the material from below.

Wet Drilling with Diamond or Carbide Bits

1. All of the above procedures will need to be followed. However, if you are using carbide or diamond tools to work on glass, tile, or stone, you will need to make provisions for a coolant (at the very least, water). The easiest thing to use would be a shallow cake pan. Line the bottom with a layer of two of corrugated box material so that the drill won't go through the pan when the drill goes through the material being drilled. Fill the pan with enough water to cover the material being drilled only slightly. If you wish to add some additional coolant (like Inland's Diamond Coolant) do so at this time.
2. Before beginning, choose the side of the material that will be most visible on the finished product, this is the side you want to start drilling on.
3. When drilling through these harder materials, remember that the bits are not cutting as they would through metal or wood. These diamond tools are actually chipping the glass in a reasonably controlled manner. Don't force the drill, let the drill do the cutting. Only light pressure is needed to allow the drill to advance through the material. This will take considerably longer than is needed to "pop through" a piece of wood. Occasionally back the drill out just slightly to allow coolant to flow into the drilled hole. This will help prolong the life of your diamond tools.
4. When the drill bit nears the bottom of the material (i.e., it is ready to break through), use even less pressure on the drill. the lightest of pressures will minimize the chipping on the back side of the material. The breakout side will always exhibit the most chipping. This is why you want t drill starting from the "best" side, if at all possible.

Maintenance
Maintenance to your PowerKits™ Drill Press is minimal but important to prolonging its life and performance.

• Keep the Drill Press Assembly clean of debris during and after each use.
  • Keep the reservoir clean. Always thoroughly clean and dry all parts when switching between wet and dry setups.
  • Periodically remove the motor from the reservoir and completely wash the Throat Plate, Reservoir and MainFrame surface.
  • Keep the MainFrame work surface and drain channel clear of debris.

Additional Available Accessories

• FlexShaft™ Flexible Drive Unit, Inland no. 50019
• Diamond Tip Engraver Set, Inland no. 50115

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Service

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST., email us, or write us at:

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