ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Disconnect the drill press from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments.
TO TILT THE TABLE SCALE (FIG. M)
NOTE: The table is not shown in Fig. M for clarity of illustration.
1. Loosen the bevel lock (1) with a wrench.
2. Tilt the table to the desired angle, using the bevel scale (2)
as a basic guide.
3. Tighten the bevel lock.
Fig. M
SPINDLE / QUILL (FIG. N)
Rotate the feed handles counter clockwise to lower spindle
to its lowest position. Hand support the spindle securely and
move it back and forth around the axis. If there is too much
play, do the following:
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. Turn the screw (2) clockwise to eliminate the play, but with-
out obstructing the upward movement of the spindle. (A little
play in the spindle is normal.)
3. Tighten the lock nut (1).
Fig. L
QUILL RETURN SPRING (FIG. O)
The quill return spring may need adjustment if the tension
causes the quill to return too rapidly or too slowly.
1. Lower the table for additional clearance.
2. 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 jam nut (3).
3. 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.
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4. Carefully turn the spring cap (2) counter clockwise with the
screwdriver, engaging the next notch.
5. Lower the quill to the lowest position by rotating the feed
handle in a counter clockwise direction while holding the
spring cap (2) in position.
6. If the quill moves up and down as easily as you desire,
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tighten the standard nut (4) with the adjustable wrench. If too
loose, repeat steps 2 through 5 to tighten. If too tight, reverse
steps 4 and 5.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN and restrict quill movement.
7. Place the jam nut (3) and tighten against the standard nut
(4) to prevent the standard nut from reversing.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE THIS INNER NUT, because the
spring will forcibly unwind.
Fig. N
Fig. O