RIDGID DP1500 Specifications

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10AssemblyWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-pected starting or electrical shock, never connectplug to outlet until all assembly steps ar

11Installing The Table1. Loosen support lock and raise table support by turningtable crank clockwise until support is at a workingheight level. Tighte

12Assembly (continued)Pulley Alignment and Speed AdjustmentChecking Pulley(s) AlignmentWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to acci-dental starti

13Installing Feed Handles1. Locate three (3) feed handles among loose parts.2. Screw the feed handles into the threaded holes in thehub and tighten.3.

14Assembly (continued)4. Unlock support lock and raise table so its about two (2)inches below tip of chuck.5. Turn chuck sleeve clockwise and open jaw

15Installing Light Bulb1. Install a light bulb (not larger than 60 watt) into thesocket inside the head.Adjusting the Table Square To HeadNOTE: The co

16Getting To Know Your Drill PressFeed SpringAdjustmentFeedSpring17 SpringCapLight “On-Off”Switch18 Chuck19 Arm20 Table Bevel Lock(Under Table)16 Dept

17Spindle Speed in R.P.M.1. Belt Guard...Covers pulleys and belt during opera-tion of drill press.2. Belt Tension Lock Handle...Tightening handle lock

1826. On-Off Switch...Has locking feature. This feature isintended to prevent unauthorized and possible haz-ardous use by children and others.Insert k

19Drilling to a Specific DepthTo drill a blind hole (not all the way through) to a givendepth, proceed as follows.1. Mark the depth of the hole on the

2Table of ContentsSection PageTable of Contents ... 2Safety Instructions For Drill Press ...

20Removing Chuck and Arbor1. With the switch OFF, adjust depth scale to hold drill ata depth of (3) three inches. (See instructions for “Lock-ing chuc

21Re-installing the chuck and arbor1. Clean the tapered surfaces on the arbor and spindlewith a clean cloth. Make sure there are no foreign par-ticles

22Safety Instructions for Basic Drill Press OperationRead the following instructions for operating your drillpress to get the best results and to mini

23Installing DrillsInsert drill into chuck far enough to obtain maximum grip-ping of the chuck jaws. The jaws are approximately 1"long. When usin

24Basic Drill Press Operation (continued)Tilting TableTo use the table in a bevel (tilted) position, loosen the setscrew under table bevel lock with h

25MaintenanceMaintenanceWARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF”and remove plug from power source outlet beforemaintaining or lubricating your

26TroubleshootingWARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and always remove plug from power source outlet beforetroubleshooting.Consult your Au

27Repair PartsParts List for RIDGID 15" Drill PressModel No. DP15000Figure 1Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number* Standard hardware it

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3When Installing Or Moving The Drill PressReduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment. • Use the drill press in a dry, indoor place protected fromrain.•

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Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID ToolsThe RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent prod-uct quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigorous ch

4Safety Instructions For Drill Press (continued)• To reduce the risk of injury from parts thrown by thespring, follow instructions exactly as given an

5Glossary of TermsWorkpieceThe item on which the cutting operation is being per-formed.Drill Bit or DrillThe cutting tool used in the drill press to m

6Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)If the grounding instructions are not completely under-stood, or if you are in doubt as t

7Unpacking and Checking ContentsTools NeededUnpackingWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug

8Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)Loose Parts in Box and BagM10 x 1.5-40 LongHex Head Bolt (4)(With Set Screw) (1)CrankM10 x 1.5-12 LongHex

9Location and Function of Controls1. Belt Tension Lock Handles...Tightening handleslocks motor bracket support to maintain correct beltdistance and te