DRILL CHUCK
The Model B comes supplied with a drill chuck and arbor that can be used in the tailstock on the lathe or
in the spindle for the press. The arbor and drill chuck are assembled and installed into the spindle for the
drill press spindle at the factory.
DRILL CHUCK REMOVAL
To remove the drill chuck from the drill press:
1. Unplug the machine.
2.
Return the spindle to the highest position.
3.
Remove the small plastic cap on top of the belt guard.
4.
Grasp the drill chuck with one hand and unscrew the draw bar 3 turns with the other.
5.
Secure the quill with the quill lock.
6.
Tap on the end of the draw bar with a soft faced mallet as in
Figure 12.
Do not use a steel hammer!
Damage to the draw bar, such as chipping, may occur.
7.
Once the arbor has become loose, hold the drill chuck with one hand while unthreading the remainder
of the draw bolt.
Figure 12.
Removing drill chuck
Chester UK Model B
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