ADJUSTMENTS
SPINDLE / QUILL (FIG. 13)
Rotate the feed handles counterclockwise to lower spindle to
its lowest position. Hand support the spindle securely and
move it back and forth around the axis. If there is too much
play, do the following:
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. Turn the screw (2) clockwise to eliminate the play, but
without obstructing the upward movement of the spindle.
(A little play in the spindle is normal.)
3. Tighten the lock nut (1).
Fig. 13
QUILL RETURN SPRING (FIG. 14)
If the quill return spring needs adjustment because the tension
causes the quill to return too rapidly or too slowly.
1. Lower the table for additional clearance.
2. Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch (1) of the
spring cap (2). Hold it in place while loosening and
removing only the outer jam nut (3).
3. With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch, loosen the
inner nut (4) just until the notch (5) disengages from the
boss (6) on the drill press head.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THIS INNER NUT,
because the spring will forcibly unwind.
4. Carefully turn the spring cap (2) counterclockwise with
the screwdriver, engaging the next notch.
5. Lower the quill to the lowest position by rotating the feed
handle in a counterclockwise direction while holding the
spring cap (2) in position.
6. If the quill moves up and down as easily as you desire,
tighten the standard nut (4) with the adjustable wrench. If
too loose, repeat steps 2 through 5 to tighten. If too tight,
reverse steps 4 and 5.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
and restrict quill movement.
7. Place the jam nut (3) and tighten against the standard nut
(4) to prevent the standard nut from reversing.
Fig. 14
CAUTION!
To avoid injury from an accidental start, ALWAYS make sure
the switch is in the “OFF” position, the switch key is removed,
and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet before
making belt adjustment.
BELT TENSION (FIG. 15)
1. To unlock the belt tension, turn the belt tension lock knobs (1)
on both sides of the drill press head counterclockwise.
2. Move the motor (2) toward the front of the drill press to
loosen the belt tension.
3. Position the belt on the correct pulley steps for the desired
speed.
4. Pull the motor away from the drill press head until the belts
are properly tensioned.
NOTE:
Belt tension is correct if the belt deflects
approximately 1/2 inch when pressed at its center.
5. Tighten the belt tension lock knobs (1) on both sides of the
drill press head.
Fig. 15
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