ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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ADJUSTING THE LASER (FIG. 15 & 16)
WARNING
Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
Observe all safety rules.
• Never aim the beam at a person or an object other
than the workpiece.
• Always make sure the laser beam is aimed at a
workpiece that does not have reflective surfaces,
as the laser beam could reflect into your eyes or
the eyes of others.
1. Place a workpiece on the table.
2. Turn the laser switch (Fig. 15 - 1) to the ON position.
3. Lower the drill bit to meet the workpiece (Fig. 16 - 2).
The two laser lines should cross where the drill meets
the workpiece.
4. If the laser needs to
be adjusted:
a. Using the included
3 mm hex key, turn
the laser adjustment
set screws
(Fig. 15 - 3)
counterclockwise.
There is one of each
side of the head.
b. Rotate the laser light
housing (Fig. 15 - 4)
until the two laser lines
intersect where the drill
meets the workpiece.
5. Re-tighten the adjustment
set screws (Fig. 15 - 3).
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Fig. 15
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Fig. 16
SPINDLE RETURN SPRING (FIG. 17)
The spindle is equipped with an auto-return mechanism. The
main components are a spring and a notched housing. The
spring was properly adjusted at the factory and should not be
readjusted unless absolutely necessary.
1. Unplug the drill press.
2. Place a screwdriver into the loop (Fig. 17 - 1) to hold the
spring in place.
3. Loosen the two housing nuts (Fig. 17 - 2) approximately
1/4” (6 mm). Do not remove the nuts from the threaded
shaft. Do not allow the spring or spring housing to slip out
of control.
4. While firmly holding the spring housing (Fig. 17 - 3),
carefully pull spring housing out until it clears the raised
stop (Fig. 17 - 4).
5. Turn the housing so that the next notch (Fig. 17 - 5) is
engaged with the raised stop (Fig. 17 - 4).
• To increase the spindle return tension, turn the spring
housing counter-clockwise.
• To decrease the tension, turn the spring housing
clockwise.
6. Tighten the two
housing nuts. Do not
overtighten the two
nuts. If the nuts
are tightened too
much, the
movement of
the spindle and
feed handles
will become
sluggish.
Move the spindle to the lowest downward position and hold in
place. Try to make the spindle revolve around its axis while
also moving it with a side motion. If there is too much “play”,
proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the outer nut
(Fig. 18 - 1) about
1/8 inch.
2. Without obstructing
the upward and
downward motion
of the spindle, turn
the screw
(Fig. 18 - 2)
clockwise to
eliminate the “play.”
NOTE:
A little bit
of “play” is normal.
3. Tighten the lock
nut (Fig. 18 - 1).
1. To turn the drill press ON, insert the yellow safety key
(Fig. 19 - 1) into the switch housing (Fig. 19 - 2). As a
safety feature, the switch cannot be turned ON without
the safety key.
2. Flip the switch upward to the ON position.
3. To turn the drill press OFF, flip the switch downward.
4. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the safety
key (Fig. 19 - 1) from the switch. Store the safety key in a
safe place away from the reach of children.
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NOTE:
Adjustments for
the correct
function of
your drill
press return
spring have been
done by the factory.
Please do not modify them. However, prolonged use of
the drill press may make some readjustments necessary.
ANGULAR “PLAY” OF THE SPINDLE (FIG. 18)
DRILL PRESS ON / OFF SWITCH (FIG. 19)
Fig. 17
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Fig. 18