Use and Care Manual

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 17
Fig. 18
FEED DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the depth locking knob (Fig. 17 - 1).
2. Turn the depth scale ring (Fig. 17 - 2) to the desired
depth.
3. Lock the scale ring in place by tightening the depth lock-
ing knob.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
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1. Unplug the drill press.
2. To change to another one of the five available speeds,
open the belt housing cover and loosen the belt tension
locking knob (cirled in Fig. 18).
3. Pull the motor towards the front of the press and tighten
the belt tension locking knob. Adjust the position of the belt
on the belt pulleys.
NOTE: Ensure that the belt runs on the same setting of each
pulley (e.g. if the belt is on the third setting of the motor pulley, it should be on the third setting of the
spindle pulley as well).
4. Loosen the belt tension locking knob and push the motor towards the rear of the drill press, ensuring
that the belt is under tension. Tighten the belt tension locking knob. Close the belt housing cover.
CHANGE THE LIGHTBULB
To change the lightbulb, turn off and unplug the machine. Turn the old bulb counter-clockwise to remove
it, and screw in the new bulb. You may then plug in and restart the machine.
NOTE: Do not install a bulb rated higher than 60W. Replacement bulbs can be ordered from wenprod-
ucts.com by searching part number 4210B-086.
ADJUST THE LASER
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WARNING: Do not stare directly at the laser beam. Please observe all safety rules.
• Never aim the beam at a person or an object other than the workpiece.
• Do not project the laser beam into the eyes of others.
• Always make sure the laser beam is aimed at a non-reflective workpiece, as the laser beam could
project into your eyes or the eyes of others.
Instructions continure on the next page.