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Read and understand the entire
contents of this manual before attempting
assembly or operation. Failure to comply may
cause serious injury.
5.0
Setup and assembly
5.1
Unpacking and cleanup
Remove all contents from shipping carton and
compare parts to the contents list in this manual. If
shipping damage or any part shortages are identified,
contact your distributor. Do not discard carton or
packing material until drill press is assembled and
running satisfactorily.
Clean all rust protected surfaces with kerosene or a
light solvent. Do not use lacquer thinner, paint thinner
or gasoline, as these can damage plastic components
and painted surfaces.
5.2
Shipping contents
Carton contents
1 Drill press
1
Crank handle
3
Feed handles
1
Chuck and key
1
Arbor
1
Wrench
1
Drift key
2
Hex wrenches
– 3mm, 5mm
1
Owner’s manual
1
Warranty registration card
5.3
Tools required for assembly:
3mm hex wrench (provided)
Rubber mallet
5.4
Assembly
1.
Install 3 feed handles into hub (D, Figure 6-2).
2.
Install crank handle on shaft of table bracket,
and tighten set screw with 3mm hex wrench.
(Figure 6-1)
Figure 6-1: installing crank handle
5.4.1
Chuck and arbor installation
1. Thoroughly clean arbor (A, Figure 6-2), chuck (B)
and spindle (C). Any grease or residue in these
areas can cause the pieces to separate and
create a safety hazard as well as damage to the
tool.
Twist chuck to retract chuck jaws if they are exposed.
Push chuck (B) by hand onto arbor (A), and slide
assembly firmly up into spindle (C).
Turn arbor and chuck assembly until tang (A
1
) on
arbor engages slot at end of spindle.
Use one or two sharp taps from a rubber mallet, or a
hammer and a block of wood, against bottom of
chuck to seat chuck securely onto arbor.
Do not use a steel hammer
directly against chuck, as this may damage
chuck.
Figure 6-2: installing chuck and arbor
5.4.2
Chuck and arbor removal
1. Unplug machine from power source.
Raise table until it is about seven inches below chuck.
Place a piece of scrap wood on table, and lower quill
(Figure 6-3) using feed handles.
Rotate spindle to align keyhole in spindle with keyhole
in quill.
Insert drift key (E, Figure 6-3) into aligned slots and
tap lightly. The chuck and arbor assembly should
fall from the spindle.
Catch chuck as it is released;
allowing it to fall to floor may damage it.
5.4.3
Wrench and key storage
Wrenches, chuck key, and drift key can be stored on
fixture on right side of drill press head.
