Aug-19 Product Code: CH16NFT

Product Code: CH16NFT

PEDESTAL DRILL PRESS

Specifications:
 Motor: 240V 3/4HP
 Number of Speeds: 16
 Spindle Speeds: 162-3000rpm
 Maximum Drilling Capacity: 16mm
 Spindle Taper: MT2
 Chuck: 16mm
 Maximum Spindle Stroke: 78mm
 Swing: 350mm
 Maximum Distance from Spindle to Table: 781mm
 Maximum Distance from Spindle to Base: 1219mm
 Diameter of Column: 73mm
 Diameter of Table: 290mm
 Size of Base: 450x265mm
 Overall Height: 1588mm
 Weight: 55kg

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WARNING

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING
The instructions and warnings contained in this manual should be read and understood before using or operating this equipment.
Do not allow anyone to use or operate this equipment until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of how this equipment works. Failure to observe any of the instructions contained in the manual could result in
severe personal injury to the user or bystanders, or cause damage to the equipment and property. Keep this manual in a
convenient and safe place for future reference.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information contained in this manual, the TQB Brands Pty Ltd policy of
continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

CONTENT

WARNING ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
CONTENT............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................................. 3
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 4
PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
PARTS DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

DO NOT use this machine unless you have been trained and assessed to a competent level in its sate use and operation, and
have been given permission to use this

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

Safety glasses must be worn when operating this Long loose hair must be contained when operating
equipment this equipment

Safety footwear must be worn when operating Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn
this equipment when operating this equipment

Rings and jewellery must not be worn when Hearing protection must be worn where noise
operating this equipment levels are in excess of 85 dB(A) occupational
exposure limit
Gloves must not be worn when machine is
operating. Machine to be at standstill if gloves
required for manual operations.
1. Keep guards in place and in good working order
2. Keep drill press in good working order, follow lubricating and changing accessories instructions
3. Use recommended accessories only, failure to do so may damage the drill press and/or may risk injury
4. Remove adjusting keys & wrenches from the drill press before operating
5. Ensure the switch is in the OFF position before starting the drill press
6. Disconnect drill press before performing any maintenance
7. Keep work area clean, free from hazards and well lit.
8. Only use the drill press for its intended purpose.
9. Wear the correct PPE clothing.
10. Secure work using claims or vice where practical.
11. Do not overreach, keep proper footing and balance at all times while operating the drill press
12. Never leave drill press running unattended, always lock the “on – off” switch when not in use
13. Use only on hard level surfaces capable of sustaining the load.
14. Ensure that risk assessment has been read.
15. Check workspace and walkways to ensure no slip-hazards are present.
16. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect equipment.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Never leave the machine running unattended.
2. Before making adjustments or before cleaning sward accumulations switch off and bring the machine to a complete
standstill.
3. Ensure that the work piece is securely held in a clamped work vice or clamped directly to the table.
4. Feed downwards at a sufficient rate to keep the drill cutting.
5. Feed with care as the drill breaks through the underside of the work.
6. Use a safe working posture (beware of hair catching).

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Switch off the machine.
2. Return all tooling and fixtures to the correct storage location.
3. Display a completed “Equipment in Use” notice if the machine is set up and/or in use but unattended.
4. Leave the machine and work are in a safe, clean and tidy state after job is completed.
5. Return surplus material to stock and dispose of waste material in an appropriate recycling or waste bin.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Hair/clothing entanglement – rotating spindle/drill  Flying swarf/chips
 Eye injuries  Sharp edges and burrs
 High noise levels when drilling some materials  Distracting operator
 Removal or modification of safety devices  Using equipment with lapsed test tag

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ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE

1. FEATURES & MODELS
This "Borum Industrial Drill Press" delivers precision and power... and is designed to handle the demands of a professional
workshop environment. With a powerful long-life industrial quality 3/4 HP motor (that's fully enclosed in a durable metal
hood) double-wide spindle bearings and a precision spindle, this is one very reliable drilling machine.
Equipped with 16 drilling speeds from 162 to 3,000rpm and a 16mm drilling capacity this robust and user-friendly drill press
is ideal for a busy maintenance workshop or small production factory.
Perfect for fabricators looking for a drill press that's rugged enough to handle the demands of light and medium duty
production work and accurate enough to consistently deliver precise results.

2. ASSEMBLY

Fig 1. Column Assembly

1. Place column assembly on base and align holes on column support with
holes on base.
2. Secure the column with 4 bolts and washers (provided)

Fig 2. Table Bracket Installation

1. Remove collar and rack
2. Install table bracket and rack

Fig 3. Collar Installation

1. Install collar and tighten firmly

Fig 4. Bracket Installation

1. Install bracket, handle and clamp bolt
2. Tighten handle with attached set screw

Fig 5.
1. Install clamp bolt to tighten

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Fig 6.
1. Install table and clamp with bolt (provided)

Fig 7. Head Assembly

1. Position the head assembly over the column and slide into position.
Align head frame with table base
2. Fix set screws on right side of head to lock head into position, tighten
screws with allen key

Fig 8. Feeding Handle Installation

1. Screw knob on each feeding handle, install onto hub of pinion shaft

Fig 9. Arbor & Chuck Installation

1. Insert Arbor onto spindle. Pull feed handle down to press arbor into
position
2. Open chuck jaws completely by turning attached chuck key counter-
clockwise to the end.
3. Place a piece of wood on the table to protect chuck nose

Fig 10.
1. Install the chuck to the arbor and
tighten

Fig 11.
1. Install the knob and screw of upper
pulley cover

Ensure the drill press is firmly fixed in place to table or floor following assembly

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Table Adjustment

Fig 12. Height Adjustment

1. To adjust up or down, loosen the clamp bolt to adjust the table
the preferred position by turning the table bracket handle

Fig 13. Tilting Adjustment

1. Loosen the table bevel lock bolt with an adjustable wrench
2. Tilt the table to the preferred angle and re-tighten the bolt

Fig 14. Swing 360°

1. Loosen the clamp bolt and swing table to preferred position,
re-tighten clamp bolt

Fig 15 Feed Depth Adjustment

1. Depth control scale sleeve type
2. Loosen the clamp bolt and move to the preferred depth, re-
tighten the clamp bolt

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Speed Adjustment

Fig 16-1 Speed Adjustment

1. Open the pulley case and loosen the belt tension lock handle
2. Choose speed for drilling operation and move belt to correct
position for preferred speed
3. Push motor backward until moderate belt tension as required.
4. Re-tighten the lock handle. 16-1 & 16-2

Drilling Speed (Approximately)

Size Cast Steel Tool Steel Cast Iron Mild Steel Alum. & Copper
Cutting Speed
Diameter m/min ft/min m/min ft/min m/min ft/min m/min ft/min m/min ft/min
12 40 18 60 24 80 30 100 60 200
mm Inch Cutting Speed Revolution Per Minute
2 1/16 1910 2445 2865 3665 3820 4890 4775 6110 9550 12225
3 1/8 1275 1220 1910 1835 2545 2445 3185 3055 6365 6110
5 3/16 765 815 1145 1220 1530 1630 1910 2035 3820 4075
6 ¼ 610 610 955 915 1275 1220 1590 1530 3180 3055
8 5/16 480 490 715 735 955 980 1195 1220 2390 2445
10 3/8 380 405 570 610 765 815 955 1020 1910 2035
11 7/16 350 350 520 525 700 700 870 870 1740 1745
13 1/2 300 305 440 460 590 610 735 765 1470 1530
16 5/8 240 245 360 365 480 490 600 610 1200 1220
19 3/4 190 205 285 305 380 405 480 510 955 1020

Belt Tension Adjustment

Correct belt tension: Use 4.5kg’s of hand pressure on the belt as shown below. The distance is 1/2” (13mm) + 10%

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Quill Spring Adjustment

Fig 17 Speed Adjustment

1. Move the stop nuts to the lowest position and lock into place
with a wrench to prevent quill dropping while tensioning spring
2. Place screwdriver in lower front notch (A) of spring cap (B) and
hold it in place while loosening and removing nuts.
3. Carefully turn screwdriver counter clockwise and engage next
notch
4. Tighten inner nut (C) with wrench. DO NOT overtighten as this
will restrict quill removal.
5. Move stop nuts to highest position and check tension while
turning feed handle. It there isn’t enough tension on spring,
repeat steps 2 – 4.
6. Check quill while feeding for: Smooth and unrestricted
movement. If movement is too tight slightly loosen nuts until
unrestricted.

3. BEFORE USE
Prior to each use conduct a visual inspection checking for abnormal conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks, and damaged,
loose, or missing parts.

Caution: This drill press is intended for use only with drill bits. The use of other accessories may be hazardous.

Drill Speed: Factors that determine the best speed to use in any drill press operation are:
Type of material being worked on, size of hole, type of drill or cutter and quality of cut desired. The smaller
the drill bit, the greater the required RPM. For softer materials, the speed should be higher than firmer
material.

Drill Metal: Use clamps to hold work in place when drilling metal. DO NOT hold with hand. The flutes of the drill may
seize the work at any time, especially when breaking through stock, causing the work piece to spin.

Clamp: The work must be clamped firmly while drilling: Any tilting, twisting, or shifting results not only in a rough
hole, but also increases drill bit breakage. For flat work, lay the piece on a wooden base and clamp firmly
down against the table to prevent the work piece from turning. If the piece is of irregular shape and cannot
be laid flat on the table, is should be securely blocked and clamped.

Chuck: The chuck should be securely fastened to the spindle. Remove the chuck after adjustment. Only use the
chuck key provided by the manufacturer. This chuck key is spring loaded to prevent the chuck key from
remaining in the chuck during operation of the drill.

Fixing: Fasten base of drill press to the floor before using to ensure no tipping, sliding of drill press.
The set screws of the head frame should be secured tightly before using this machine.

Power: When mounting the motor, ensure the power is disconnected. Connect to power supply protected by a
circuit breaker.

Transportation: Lifting by Forklift;

1. If lifting equipment isn’t available, use 1ton capacity forklift under the machine base to locate to
position
2. To move the drill press safely, place the forks of the forklift at the rear of the drill press – the drill press
must only be moved while on a pallet.
3. Keep balance of drill press on pallet while moving with forklift.

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4. OPERATION

Fig 18 Installing Drills

1. Insert drill into chuck jaws approx. 1” (25.4mm) long. When using a
small drill do not insert too far for the jaws to tough the flutes of the
drill. Make sure that the drill is centred in the chuck before tightening
the chuck with the key.

Fig 19 Workpiece Positioning

1. Always place a piece of wood (or plywood) on the table to prevent
“splintering” and/or burrs on the underside of the workpiece as the
drill breaks through. Position the wood so that it is in contact with the
left side of the column

For small pieces that cannot be clamped to the table, use a drill press vice. The vice must be clamped or bolted to the
table.

5. INSPECTION
 Prior to each use conduct a visual inspection checking for abnormal conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks, and
damaged, loose, or missing parts.
 The drill press shall always be maintained in accordance with the maintenance instructions. No alterations or
modifications shall be made to this drill press.
 Inspections shall be performed in accordance with this owner’s manual.
 The drill press must be inspected immediately if it is believed to have been subjected to abnormal load or shock.
 Owners and /or operators should be aware that repair of this product may require specialised equipment and knowledge
(refer to maintenance section).

6. STORAGE
This drill press should always be stored in a dry location on a level surface with the power switched off.

7. MAINTENANCE

 DISCONNECT Drill Press before performing any maintenance

 FREQUENTLY blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the motor
 APPLY a coat of automobile type wax or similar to the table and column to keep surface clean
 LUBRICATION; all the ball bearings are packed with grease at the factory. They require no further lubrication
 PERIODICALLY lubricate the gear and rack table elevation mechanism, the splines (grooves) in the spindle and the rack
(teeth on the quill)
 Only use replacement parts that are approved by the manufacturer.
 Regularly clean all surfaces and maintain all labels and warnings.

8. SERVICE & REPAIR

Any Borum Industrial Drill Press found damaged in any way, or found to be worn or operates abnormally should be removed
from service until repaired by an authorised service agent. Owners and / or operators should be aware that repair of this
product may require specialised equipment and knowledge. Only authorised parts, labels, decals shall be used on this
equipment. Annual inspection of the drill press is recommended and can be made by an authorised repair facility to ensure
that your equipment is in optimum condition and that the equipment has the correct decals and safety labels specified by the
manufacturer.

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PARTS LIST

Part # Description QTY Part # Description QTY Part # Description QTY

1 Base 1 36 Clamp 2 71 Nut 1
2 Base Flange 1 37 Screw 2 72 Table 1
3 Washer 4 40 Motor Label 1 81 Washer 1
4 Screw 4 41 Motor 1 82 Screw 1
5 Column 1 42 Set Screw 1 83 Key 1
6 Rack 1 43 Motor Pulley 1 84 Chuck 1
7 Screw 1 44 V-Belt 1 85 Clamp Bolt 1
8 Sleeve 1 45 Screw 2 86 Screw 1
9 Shifting Rod 1 47 Screw 4 87 Zero Mark 1
10 Set Screw 1 49 Screw 2 88 Table Arm 1
11 Clamp Bolt 1 50 Screw 1 89 Table Bracket 2
12 Shaft 1 51 Knob 1 90 Rivet 1
13 Screw 1 52 Pulley Guard (Upper) 1 92 Gear 1
14 Rack Collar 1 53 Screw 1 93 Worm 1
15 Scale Sleeve 1 54 Speed Chart 1 94 Angle Scale 1
16 Rivet 1 55 Switch 1 95 Spindle 1
17 Pin 2 56 Pulley Guard (Lower) 1 96 Arbor 1
18 Knobs 3 57 Nut 1 97 Wedge 1
19 Feed Handles 3 58 Spindle Pulley 1 98 V Belt 1
20 Handle Base 1 59 Driving Taper Sleeve 1 99 Head Frame 1
21 Feed Pinion 1 60 “C” Snap Ring 2 100 Lamp Receptacle 1
22 Scale 2 61 Bearing 2 102 Lock Ring, Shaft 1
23 Set Screw 1 63 Screw 2 103 Lock Ring, Pulley 1
25 Set Screw 1 64 Rivet 4 104 Bearings 1
26 Screw Knob 1 65 Switch Plate 1 105 Central Pulley 1
27 Cord & Plug 1 66 Spring 1 106 Shaft 1
28 Spring 1 67 Cap 1 108 Shaft 1
29 Rod 1 68 Nuts 1 109 Quill 1
34 Strip Relief 2 69 Name Plate 1 110 Bearing 1
35 Cord 1 70 Screw 1 111 Ring 1

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PARTS DIAGRAM

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Noisy Operation  Incorrect belt tension  Adjust tension

 Dry spindle  Remove spindle/quill assembly & lubricate
 Loose pulley  Tighten pulley
 Loose belt  Adjust belt tension
 Bad bearing  Replace bearing
Excessive drill wobble  Loose chuck  Tighten by pressing chuck down against table
 Worn spindle shaft or bearing  Replace spindle shaft or bearing
 Bad chuck  Replace chuck
Motor won’t start  Power supply  Check power cord
 Motor connection  Check motor connections
 Switch connections  Check switch connections
 Motor windings burnt  Replace motor
 Bad switch  Replace switch
Drill binds in workpiece  Excessive pressure on feed handle  Apply less pressure
 Loose belt  Check belt tension
 Loose drill  Tighten drill with key
 Speed too fast  Change speed
Drill burns or smokes  Incorrect speed – reduce RPM  Refer to RPM sheet
 Fillings caught in drill bit  Clean drill bit
 Poor drilling  Sharpen drill bit or replace drill bit
 Incorrect feed pressure  Apply less pressure
Table difficult to raise  Needs lubrication  Lubricate with a light oil
 Bent rack  Straighten rack
 Table lock too tight  Loosen clamp

WARRANTY
BORUM Industrial products have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to be free from
defective materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase except where tools are hired out when
the guarantee period is ninety days from the date of purchase.

Should this piece of equipment develop any fault, please return the complete tool to your nearest authorised warranty repair
agent or contact TQB Brands Pty Ltd Warranty team – [email protected].

If upon inspection it is found that the fault occurring is due to defective materials or workmanship, repairs will be carried out free
of charge. This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse, careless or
unsafe handling, alterations, accident, or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised TQB Brands Pty
Ltd repair agent.

This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised.

Your TQB Brands Pty Ltd guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your
proof of purchase within the 12month period.

Consumer Guarantee
Our goods come with a guarantee that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have
the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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