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Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Turn switch off and remove plug from power source
outlet before maintaining or lubricating your drill press
V-BELT
Replace V-belt when worn.
LUBRICATION
Refer to Figures 5 and 6.
The ball bearings are lubricated at the factory and need no further
lubrication. Using 20wt. non detergent oil, periodically lubricate
the splines (grooves) in the spindle and the rack (teeth on the
quill) as follows:
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Lower quill assembly (Figure 6, Ref. No. 28) all the way down.
•
Apply lubricant around the inside of the hole in the spindle
pulley (Figure 6, Ref. No. 3).
•
Apply lubricant to rack (teeth) on quill (Figure 6, Ref. No. 28)
while extended below drill press head.
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Apply lubricant to rack and pinion gear (Figure 5, Ref. Nos. 4
and 14) on column and table assembly.
CLEAN MOTOR
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside motor. If
power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
