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Page 9For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.Item 61487
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Installing the Belts
1. Undo the Belt Tension Locking Knobs (87) on
both sides of the Head. Turn the Belt Tension
Lever (97) clockwise to bring the Motor Pulley
109) towards the Spindle Pulley (69), allowing
the Belts to be easily slipped over the Pulleys.
2. Lubricate the Idler Pivot Shaft (111) and
Idler Pulley (112) with light grease, and install
the Pivot Shaft in its mounting between
the Motor Pulley and Spindle Pulley.
3. Consult the chart inside the Pulley Cover
(or Figure F on page 12on page 9), and
install the Belts (70, 113) in the positions
corresponding to the required spindle/drill speed.
4. Turn the Belt Tension Lever counterclockwise
so that tension is applied to the belts.
IMPORTANT: Tension is correct when the belts
deflect by approximately 1/2″ at their centers of
run when using reasonable thumb pressure.
Deflection
Distance = 1/2"
Figure D
5. Use the Belt Tension Locking Knobs to
lock the Motor Pulley in this position.
Installing the Chuck
1. Loosen the Table Lock Handle (36) and slide
the Table up the Column to within 6″ of the
Arbor (58). Tighten the Lock Handle.
2. Thoroughly clean the Arbor and the
tapered hole in the Chuck (57) of all dirt,
grease, oil, and protective coatings.
3. Slide the Chuck onto the Arbor.
4. Examine the Chuck from all sides to
make sure that it is straight.
5. Open the jaws of the Chuck to their
maximum, using the supplied Chuck Key.
6. Put a piece of scrap wood on the
table to protect the Chuck nose.
7. Using the Spindle Feed Handles, lower the Spindle
and press the Chuck nose hard against the
scrap wood on the table until the Chuck is forced
into a solid fit. The Chuck is pressure fitted.