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BELT TENSION (FIG. Q)
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 adjustments.
1. To release the belt tension, turn the belt
tension lock knobs (1) on each side of the
drill press head counterclockwise.
2. To tighten the belts, push the belt tension
handle (2) toward the rear (motor) end.
3. Lock the two belt tension lock knobs (1)
by turning clockwise.
NOTE
: Belt tension is correct if the belt
deflects approximately 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
when pressed at its center.
NOTE
: To loosen the belts, pull the belt
tension handle toward the front (switch) end.
Fig. Q
LASER ADJUSTMENT (FIG. R, S, T)
NOTE:
The laser assembly has been installed
and preset at the factory. However, any
adjustments should be checked and made
before operating the drill press. It should
also be rechecked periodically, as constant
machine vibration may cause it to become
misaligned.
A laser light is radiated when the laser guide
is turned on. Avoid direct eye contact. Always
unplug the drill press from the power source
before making any adjustments.
1. Remove the guards (1) by loosening the
screw (2) to access the laser assemblies.
(Fig. R)
2. Take a length of board (3) and draw a
perpendicular line (4) on one side using
a square. (Fig. S)
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3. Place a small drill bit (5) in the chuck (6),
then place the board (3) on the table on
edge against the drill bit with the marked
line side toward the back of the drill press.
NOTE:
The table should be in horizontal
position and locked. Verify that the line (4)
is perpendicular to the table.
4. Connect power to the drill press, and turn
on the laser using the button at the front
of the drill press head.
Fig. R
Fig. S
Vertical Alignment (FIG. R, S)
5. Loosen the three setscrews (11), then
manually rotate the laser assembly (10)
and move the board from side to side as
required until the laser light (7-Fig. S)
lines up with the board marking to look
like (8). Then, carefully tighten the three
setscrews (11). Repeat step 5, if necessary,
until the light and marking are aligned.
6. Adjust the other laser in the same
manner. Two parallel laser markings
should look like (8) and (9) in Fig. S – the
distance between the lines will vary with
board thickness; however, the lines must
be parallel.
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vertical
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cross hair
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