Craftsman 8 Press Manual

Operator’s Manual
8-in. DRILL PRESS 
1/3 HP MOTOR
Model 124.47747
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, 
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Safety Instructions 
Assembly
 
Operation 
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Parts List

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the current model 
when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements may be made at an\
y time, with no obligation on 
the part of Sears Brands, LLC. to modify previously delivered units. Rea\
sonable care has been taken to ensure 
that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the \
guidelines for the proper safety, assembly 
and operation of this...

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of t\
his equipment. The following
instructions must be followed at all times.  Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric s\
hock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.  
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. W e strongly recommend that this tool not be modified
and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was d\
esigned. If you have...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
16.NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED.
Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. DO NOT 
leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
17. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL.  Serious injury could
result if the tool tips over, or you accidentally contact the 
tool.
18. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool where
anyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.
19. MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOT extend
yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber soled 
shoes. Keep...

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COVER
RAILS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD 
WITH THIS MACHINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. For 
best power and safety, plug the machine directly into a 
dedicated, grounded electrical outlet that is within the 
supplied cord length of the machine. If an extension cord needs to be used, it should only 
be for a limited operation of the machine. The exten-
sion cord should be as short as possible in length, and 
have a minimum gauge size of 14AWG.
Check extension cords before each 
use. If...

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRILL PRESSES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis machine is intended for the drilling of 
solid woods, composites, plastics and metals. 
The
 

permissible workpiece dimensions must be  
obs

erved ( see Technical Specification). Any 
other

 use not as specified, including modification 
of the machine or use of parts not tested and 
approved by the 

equipment manufacturer can 
cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the 
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
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Unpacking and Clean-up
1.Carefully remove all contents from the
 
shipping carton. Compare the contents with  
the list of contents to make sure that all of the 
items are accounted for, before discarding  
any packing material. Place parts on a  
protected surface for easy identification and  
assembly. If any parts are missing or broken,  
please call Craftsman Customer Service or  
Technical Assistance at 877-866-8392 (M-F  
8:30AM-5PM EST.) as soon...

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CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
LIST OF LOOSE  PARTS
INST ALLA TION
A.          Drill Press Head  Assembly
B.    Column  Assembly
C.            Base
D.           T able  Assembly
E.          Feed Handles (3)
F .          1/2” Chuck
G.            Chuck Key
H.            Column Mounting Bolts (3)
 I.             4mm Hex W rench
J.             Operator ’s Manual (not shown)
A
B
D
G H
E
C
F
1. When  moving  the  Drill  Press,  hold both  the
column  and  under  the  drill  press  base to lift  and 
move  the machine....

FIG. 1
ASSEMBLY
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH 
            MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.
FIG. 2
1. Install the column onto the base using the
three column mounting bolts. FIG. 1.
2. If not pre-installed at the factory, install the
table lock handle through the unthreaded hole
on the left of the table support casting. The
handle should engage the thread on the right
side of the table support casting. FIG. 2. NOTE: When loosening the table lock...

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH 
            MUST BE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.
ASSEMBLY
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5. Slide the 1/2” chuck (FIG. 5, A) over the pre-installed spindle (B). Open the
chuck jaws fully and tap into place using a
rubber mallet or a hammer and block of wood.
This will properly seat the chuck onto the
spindle.
FIG. 5
FIG. 4
A
B NOTE: NEVER HIT THE CHUCK ASSEMBLY 
WITH 
A METAL  HAMMER. This could 
damage the chuck assembly or spindle.
NOTE: 
 It is...