Rockler 57484 User manual

Brand: Rockler

Model: 57484

Type: User manual

Review full instructions prior to use for important safety information.

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Drill Press Table and Fence Instructions

Effective March 2022

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.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

> 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.

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.

BP0222

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.

Quantity

1 Drill Press Table 1

2 Mounting Brackets 4

3 #8 x 3/4" screws 8

4 Aluminum Fence 1

5 12" Adjustable MDF Fence Face 2

6 Dust Port 1

7 4-Star Fence Hold-Down Knob 2

8 1" Round Knob 4

9 5/16"-18 x 1" T-Bolt 4

10 5/16"-18 x 21⁄2" Fence T-Bolt 2

11 21⁄4" Flip Stop 1

12 1" Round Knob for Flip Stop 1

13 5/16"-18 x 11⁄2" T-Bolt for Flip Stop 1

14 5/16" Washer 2

PARTS LIST

712

Fig. 1

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.

7. Attach the mounting brackets to the underside of the Drill

Press Table with the included #8 x 3/4" screws.

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.

Fig. 2

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 21⁄2" 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.

Center Opening Pattern

Center drill

shaft here

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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Rockler 57484 User manual

Rockler 57484 User manual

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