Instructions / Assembly

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Coil spring adjustment
WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source.
If the quill returns too quickly or too slowly when the feed
handles are released, adjust the spring.
Note: This adjustment is set at the factory and should not need
changing. Readjustments may eventually be necessary due to
normal wear and tear.
1. Raise the spindle to the top position.
2. Move both depth scale nuts (1) to the lowest position and
tighten to prevent the quill from dropping down.
3. Place a screwdriver in the notch (2) of the spring housing.
4. Firmly hold the screwdriver in place to prevent the spring
and housing from moving.
5. Loosen and remove the outer jam nut (3).
6. Loosen, BUT DO NOT REMOVE, the inner nut (4).
7. Pull out, BUT DO NOT REMOVE, the housing (5) from the raised lug (6) on the drill press head.
8. With the screwdriver in the notch, carefully turn the spring housing (5) counter-clockwise until the
next notch engages with the raised lug.
9. Release the housing and tighten the inner nut (4). Do not remove the screwdriver.
10. Check the quill tension
• Move the two stop nuts (1) on the depth scale rod to the top position.
• Turn the feed handles and release, raising the depth pointer (7) to the top position. If there is not
enough tension, repeat steps 6-9, moving the spring housing one more notch. If there is too much
tension, move the housing one notch at a time in the opposite direction.
11. If the quill returns gently to top position (correct operation):
• Tighten the inner nut (4). Do not overtighten.
• Replace the jam nut (3). Tighten against the inner nut.
• Remove the screwdriver.
• Rotate the feed handles and check the quill for unrestricted movement.
12. If the quill movement is too restricted or tight:
• Loosen the jam nut (3).
• Slightly loosen the housing inner nut (4).
• Tighten the jam nut (3).
• Check the quill movement again and repeat steps 1-3 until the quill moves freely.