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Figure 18
8.7
Laser adjustment
Referring to Figures 19 through 22:
Do not look directly into the
laser beam or view it directly with optical
instruments. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
The Laser Assembly has been installed and pre-
set at the factory. It should, however, be checked
for alignment and any adjustments made before
operating the drill press. It should be re-checked
periodically, as long-term machine vibration may
cause it to become misaligned.
1. Take a length of board (A, Figure 20) and draw
a perpendicular line (B) on one side using a
square.
2. Insert a small drill bit (C) in chuck (D), then
place board (A) on the table on edge against
drill bit with the marked-line side toward the
back of the drill press.
Important
: The table should be in horizontal
position and locked.
Verify that the line
(B,
Figure 20)
is perpendicular to the table.
3. Connect power to the drill press, and turn on
the laser using the button at the front of the
drill press head.
Figure 20
Vertical Alignment
4. Use the socket head screw (H, Figure 21)
located toward front of laser assembly, to
adjust verticality of laser line. Turn screw as
needed (2.5mm hex wrench), and move board
side-to-side as needed, until laser light (E)
aligns with board marking (B).
5. Adjust the other laser in the same manner.
Two parallel laser markings should look like F
and G in Figure 20. The distance between the
lines will vary with board thickness; however,
the lines must be parallel.
Figure 21
Cross Hair Alignment
6. Place
board
(K, Figure 22) flat on table. Do not
allow board to move from this position; use
clamps if needed. Bring the bit down until it
leaves a slight perforation
in the board; then
raise it back up.
7. Use the socket head screw (
I
, Figure 21)
located toward
back
of laser assembly, to
adjust the cross hair. Turn screw as needed
until laser line (M) crosses perforation (L).
8. Adjust the other laser assembly in the same
manner
until the laser lines form cross
hairs
exactly over perforation in board, as
shown in Figure 22.
