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Figure.23.
Typical spring cover lock slot and
locking lug.
Spring-Cover
Lock Slot
Locking Lug
Figure.22..
Feed shaft return spring assembly.
Spring
Lock Cover
Jam Nut
and
Cover Nut
The feed shaft return spring is adjusted at the fac-
tory; however, during the life of the drill press you
may want to adjust the feed shaft return spring to
a greater tension for a stronger quill return.
To.adjust.the.feed.shaft.spring.tension,.do.
these.steps:
1... UNPLUG.THE.DRILL.PRESS!
2...
Wipe off any oil on the spring-lock cover so
it will not slip when you hold the cover from
spinning (see
Figure.22
).
3...
Make sure the quill is completely seated and
the depth stop reads zero.
4..
Put on thick leather gloves, and hold the
spring cover against the side of the head-
stock so the cover stays splined with the
locking lug; remove the jam nut and loosen
the cover nut approximately
1
⁄
4
" (6.4mm).
5...
Pull the cover outward just enough to dis-
engage the spring-cover lock slot from the
locking lug (see
Figure.23
).
6...
Rotate the cover counterclockwise to
increase spring tension, or let the cover
slowly unwind in the clockwise direction to
reduce spring tension (see
Figure.23
).
Feed.Shaft.Spring.
Tension
WEAR. safety. goggles. and.
gloves.when.adjusting.the.
feed. shaft. spring.. Serious.
injury. may. occur. if. this.
warning.is.ignored!
ADJUSTMENTS
Locking Lug