Specifications

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Assembly (continued)
Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment
Checking Pulley(s) Alignment
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to acci-
dental starting always turn drill press off and
remove switch key before making belt adjustments.
The pulleys and motor are assembled at the factory and
should not require further adjustment. If the pulleys or
motor are removed for service, follow the pulley align-
ment instructions below.
1. Place a straightedge such as a piece of wood, metal,
or framing square across the top of pulleys.
2. The top of all three pulleys should touch the straight-
edge
3. If not:
• Loosen the motor mount nuts.
• Move the motor until the pulleys are in line.
• Retighten the motor mount nuts.
NOTE: To avoid rattles or other noise, motor frame must
not touch lower belt guard.
Speed Adjustment
1. Release belt tension lock handles located on each side
of drill press head by turning them counterclockwise.
2. Loosen belt tension by turning belt tension handle
clockwise.
3. Use speed chart inside belt guard to choose speed for
drilling operation. Install belts in correct position for
desired speed. The longer of the two belts is always
positioned between the spindle pulley and idler
pulley.
NOTE: Refer to inside belt guard for Recommended Drill-
ing Speeds.
Tensioning Belt
1. Apply tension to belt by turning belt tension handle
counterclockwise until belt deflects approximately 1/2
inch by thumb pressure at its center.
2. Tighten belt tension lock handles.
NOTE: Over tensioning belt may cause motor not to start
or damage bearings.
3. If belt slips while drilling, readjust belt tension.
Straightedge
Lower
Belt
Guard
Belt
Tension
Lock
Handle
Motor
Mount
Nuts
Motor
Belt
Tension
Handle
Belt Tension
Lock Handle
Belt Tension
Handle
Idler
Spindle
Pulley
Pulley