Adjustments; Depth Stop - Craftsman 124.47747 Manual Del Operador

7. DEPTH STOP: The depth stop and scale are
found on the left side of the on/off switch. To
adjust, lower the drill chuck until the pointer
shows your desired depth on the
Loosen the lower nut on the threaded shaft
(FIG. 7, A) until it bottoms out on the head
casting (B). Tighten the upper nut against the
lower nut to retain the adjustment.
8. TABLE TILT: The drill press table will tilt
0-45 degrees left and right. To tilt, loosen the
nut located under the table (FIG. 8, A). Align
the "zero" mark on the table (FIG. 9, B) to the
desired degree marking on the scale.
Tighten the nut
under the table
to retain the
adjustment.
FIG. 8
9. SPINDLE SPRING TENSION: The spindle
return spring tension may need adjustment if
the spindle returns too rapidly or too slowly.
A. Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch
(1) of the spring cap (2). Hold it in place while
loosening and removing only the outer nut (3).
B. With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch,
loosen the inner nut (4) just until the notch (5)
disengages from the boss (6) on the drill press
head.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THIS INNER
NUT (4), because the spring will forcibly unwind.
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ADJUSTMENTS

scale.
A
A
B
11
FIG. 7
B
FIG. 9
FIG. 10