Use and Care Manual

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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS

3. Completely remove any burrs found on the inner mating

surface of the chuck with a diamond coated tool or a fine file.

Use a grade 000 steel wool pad to lightly go over the chuck

and spindle. This removes oxidation and dirt that you cannot

see.

NOTE: Do steps 1-3 even if your chuck is new. New chucks

can still have burrs, oxidation, and dirt.

4. Use lacquer thinner or acetone on a lint free rag to clean

the chuck. Do not touch these surfaces with your hands after

cleaning. Rubbing alcohol does not work well, as it contains

oil. Let the chuck dry before continuing.

5. Retract the jaws of the chuck all the way into the body.

Slide the chuck’s socket onto the spindle. See Fig. 9.

6. Using hand force, firmly push the chuck up onto the

spindle. Using a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer, tap the

chuck upwards once to lock the tapers together. You can also

use a piece of wood between the chuck and a standard ham-

mer. Test the fit by gently pulling downward on the chuck. If

Fig. 9

CAUTION: To avoid damaging

the chuck, make sure the jaws are

completely recessed into the chuck.

Do not use a metal hammer to drive

the chuck into the spindle.

the chuck pulls off, go back to step one and try again, making sure to thoroughly clean the mating sur-

faces. Your chuck is now set into your drill press and should stay in place until you need to remove it.

REMOVE THE CHUCK

NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the drill or chuck, be prepared to catch the chuck as it falls. Placing a

towel on the drill press table can soften the impact if you do drop the chuck.

1. Turn the feed handles to lower the chuck to the lowest position, making it close to the table.

2. Place a ball joint separator above the chuck and tap it lightly with a hammer to cause the chuck to drop

from the spindle. You should hold the chuck and be ready to catch it when it is released.

Alternate Method:

Place the chuck key into the opening on the side of the chuck. Open the drill press cover and hold the

spindle pulley stationary. Using the chuck key for leverage, rotate the entire chuck clockwise while gently

pulling downwards. Remove the chuck from the spindle.