Nothern Industrial tools 155305, Owner'S Manual

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2. Remove protective covering from table and discard. Place table in

table support and tighten table lock (located under table) by hand.

Note:

If table won’t fit into table support easily, try opening table support

with a flat blade screwdriver.

Installing the head

CAUTION: 

The head assembly weights about 55 pounds.

Carefully lift head.

1. Remove protective bag from head assembly and discard. Carefully

lift head above column tube and slide it onto column making sure

head slides down over column as far as possible. Align head with

table and base.

2. Locate (2) two 3/8” Dia. x 1/2” long set screws (see illustration) in

loose parts bag.

3. Install a set screw in each hole (as indicated) on the right side of 

the head, and using a 5mm hex “L” wrench, tighten the two head 

locket screws.

Installing the pulley-center

1. Locate center pulley assembly in

loose parts bag and place in

proper hole.

Installing the belt

1. Locate two (2) V-belts in the loose parts bag. 
2. 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 Drilling Speeds.

3. Apply tension to belt by turning Belt Tension Handle counter-

clockwise until belt deflects approximately 1/2” by thumb pressure

at its center.

4. Tighten Belt Tension Lock Handles.

Note: 

Over-tensioning belt may cause motor not to start or 

damage bearings.

5. If belt slips while drilling, re-adjust belt tension.