Use and Care Manual

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

INSTALL THE CHUCK

1. Unplug your drill press before you begin installing the chuck. Lower

the drill press table and place a cloth on it to protect the chuck if it is

dropped.

2. Wipe the chuck and spindle with a clean rag. Do not use solvents yet,

these will be used when you are ready to set it into place.

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

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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.

WARNING: Before any assembly of the chuck to the drill press spindle, clean all mating surfaces with a

non-petroleum based product, such as acetone or lacquer thinner. Any oil or grease used in the packing

of these parts must be removed; otherwise the chuck may come loose during operation.

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. I.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the chuck, make sure the jaws are completely recessed into its body

and only tap the chuck one time, with a firm tap. Do not use excessive force. Do not use a metal ham-

mer to drive the chuck into the spindle.

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 hammer. Test the fit by gently pulling downward on the chuck. If the chuck pulls off, go back to step

one and try again, making sure to thoroughly clean the mating surfaces. 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 down-

wards. Remove the chuck from the spindle.