ROCKLER 57484 Drill Press Table and Fence Instruction Manual

Drill Press Table and Fence Instructions
Effective March 2022
Instruction Manual

57484 Drill Press Table and Fence

Review full instructions prior to use for important safety information.
Always check Rockler.com to confirm that you are using the most recent version of instructions for your product.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for any manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the Drill Press Table and Fence:
READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS READILY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

• Always confirm that you are using the most recent version of the Instructions and safety warnings for your product (see the Instructions link on the product page at Rockler.com).

• Before using another tool with this product, always read, understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings in the owner’s manual for that tool. If you do not have the owner’s manual, obtain one from the tool’s manufacturer before using it with this product.

• Before using any chemical with this product, always read, understand and follow all safety warnings and guidelines in the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS; formerly  called “MSDS”), especially regarding:
  • How to safely use the chemical, including potential hazards and recommended first aid measures;
  • Personal safety equipment required to safely use the chemical (e.g. gloves, eye protection, mask/respirator, etc.);
  • Proper and safe handling, storage and disposal of the chemical.

• Before using this product, review and verify that all tools to be used with it have safety equipment installed and are in proper working order as defined by the tool’s owner’s manual.

• Do not use this product until you have read and are confident you understand:
  • Product Specific Warnings (p. 3);
  • Parts List (pp. 4-5);
  • Installing the Table on Your Drill Press (pp. 6-7);
  • Assembling and Installing the Fence (p. 7);
  • Making a Replacement Center Insert (p. 7).

• The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the proper and safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for the intended application.

• It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this product to ensure that anyone you allow to use this product reads and complies with all instructions and safety  precautions outlined in this manual prior to use.

• Follow all standard shop safety practices, including:
  • Keep children and bystanders away from the tool operating area;
  • Do NOT use power tools in explosive environments, or in the presence of flammable liquids, fumes or dust;
  • TURN OFF AND UNPLUG all power tools BEFORE making any adjustments or changing accessories;
  • Remain alert and use good judgment. Do not use this product if you are in any way impaired by medications, alcohol, drugs or fatigue;
  • Keep your work area well lit and clean;
  • Dress appropriately. Secure loose clothing, remove all jewelry and tie up long hair before using this product;
  • ALWAYS wear safety glasses, hearing protection and respiratory protection that complies with NIOSH/OSHA/ANSI safety standards;
  • Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to reduce exposure to dust;
  • Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push sticks and push blocks, etc., when appropriate;
  • Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach;
  • Do NOT force woodworking tools.

• These warnings and instructions do NOT represent the total of all information available regarding tool safety, use and technique. Always seek out opportunities to learn more and improve your skills and knowledge.

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
Notice indicates important or helpful information and/or user tips.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS

To avoid serious injury, keep hands and fingers away from the drilling area. Always maintain awareness of the bit.

• TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT POWER to all tools BEFORE making any adjustments or changing accessories.
• Always wear safety glasses that comply with OSHA/ANSI safety standards.
• Wear a dust mask or face covering, use a dust-collection system, and work in a well-ventilated area.
• Make sure that the metal table of your drill press is level and secured before attempting to install the Drill Press Table and Fence.
• Do NOT overtighten the mounting screws. Do NOT use an impact driver to install the mounting screws; the increased torque could cause the screws to strip the pilot holes.
• Do NOT overtighten the J-bolts on the mounting brackets that hold the Drill Press Table to your drill press’s mounting table.
• Always make sure all handles and knobs are securely tightened on your drill press and all accessories being used before drilling.
• Always read, understand and follow all instructions and safety warnings in the user’s manual that came with your drill press.

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Installing the Table on Your Drill Press
The Drill Press Table comes with four mounting brackets that you position to fit your drill press and attach to the underside with the included screws. The mounting brackets incorporate J-bolts with capped feet that will be tightened to secure the Drill Press Table to the drill press’s metal table

1. Remove the MDF sacrificial insert from the center of the Drill Press Table.

2. Position the Drill Press Table on the metal table of your drill press so that it’s centered and won’t bind against the column.
   There are three holes in the cavity for the sacrificial insert that can be used to align the center of the Drill Press Table with the center hole in the drill press’s table. Also make sure that the table is positioned so that the right rear cutaway allows access to the drill press’s crank arm for raising and lowering the table.

3. Once the Drill Press Table is correctly positioned on the drill press’s table, carefully clamp it in place.

4. One by one, position the mounting brackets so that the capped feet of the J-bolts will make contact with a flat surface on the underside of the drill press’s metal table. Position the brackets along the left and right sides of the drill press’s table so that the Drill Press Table can be removed after mounting, if necessary. For each mounting bracket, use a pencil to mark the hole locations for the screws on the underside of the Drill Press Table.

5. Once hole locations for all four mounting brackets have been marked, unclamp the Drill Press Table and move it to a work surface, flipping it so the underside faces up.

6. At each marked hole location, drill a stopped 7/64″ diameter pilot hole 3/4″ deep. Take care not to drill through the full table thickness.
   Do NOT overtighten the mounting screws.
   Do NOT use an impact driver to install the mounting screws; the increased torque could cause the screws to strip the pilot holes.

7. Attach the mounting brackets to the underside of the Drill Press Table with the included #8 x 3/4″ screws.
   

8. Make sure that the J-bolts have been retracted enough to accommodate the thickness of the drill press’s metal table and then slide the Drill Press Table back into its centered position on the drill press’s table. Make sure the capped feet of all four J-bolts contact a flat surface on the underside of the drill press’s metal table.

9. Turn the J-bolts on each mounting bracket to secure the Drill Press Table to the drill press’s table. Do NOT overtighten. Check to make sure the Drill Press Table doesn’t shift. Fig. 1.

10. Reinstall the MDF sacrificial center insert.

Assembling and Installing the Fence

1. After assembling the fence, install the fence on the Drill Press Table by fitting the T-bolts into the holes at the front end of the fence-adjustment slots in the table.
2. Position the fence as desired and secure in place by tightening the knobs.
3. Connect a 2 1⁄2″ dust hose or fitting to the fence dust port.

Making a Replacement Center Insert
After a period of use, it might become necessary to replace the MDF sacrificial center insert. To make one, simply cut a 9″ x 3″ piece of 1/2″ thick MDF. Other material could be used, but it must be completely flat and measure exactly 1/2″ thick. (Plywood, for example, typically is slightly thinner than the nominal 1/2″ thickness advertised.) Fig. 2.
Check Rockler.com for updates. If you have further questions, please contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com

Distributed by Rockler Companies, Inc.
4365 Willow Dr. Medina, MN 55340
57484
Rev 03/22
1-800-279-4441
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References

• Woodworking Tools, Hardware, DIY Project Supplies & Plans - Rockler
• P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
• Woodworking Tools, Hardware, DIY Project Supplies & Plans - Rockler

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