Use and Care Manual

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To avoid injury, make sure the chuck key is removed

from the chuck before starting any drilling operation.

INSTALLING A DRILL BIT (Fig. 13)

1. Place the chuck key (1) into the side keyhole of the chuck (2),

meshing the key with the gear teeth.

2. Turn the chuck key counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws (3).

3. Insert a drill bit (4) into the chuck far enough to obtain the maxi-

mum grip of the chuck jaws.

4. Center the drill bit in the chuck jaws before the final tightening of

the chuck.

5. Tighten the chuck jaws using the chuck key to ensure that the drill

bit will not slip while drilling.

6. Remove the chuck key.

SQUARING THE TABLE TO THE DRILL BIT (Fig. 14)

1. Insert a 3” long drill bit (1) into the chuck (2) and tighten the jaws

with the chuck key.

2. Raise the table with the crank handle (3). Lock the table (4) approximately 1” below the drill bit.

3. Place a combination square (5; not included) on the table as shown, placing the long straight edge of the com-

bination square against the drill bit. Make sure the drill bit is parallel/aligned exactly to the straight edge of the

square.

4. If an adjustment is needed, loosen the bevel lock bolt (6) with a wrench.

5. Tilt the table slightly, until the combination straight edge is aligned perfectly with the drill bit.

6. Tighten the bevel lock when square.

Note: Adjustments for the correct function of your drill press return spring have been done by the factory. Please

do not modify them. However, prolonged use of the drill press may make some readjustments necessary.

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14