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Once the drill press is securely mounted on a sturdy surface:
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Check for vibration when the motor is switched ON.
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Adjust and retighten the mounting hardware as necessary.
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Check the table assembly to assure smooth movement up and down the column.
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Check to assure that the spindle shaft moves smoothly.
IMPORTANT: If the workbench has a tendency to move during operation, fasten it securely to
the floor.
Install the chuck (Fig . 11)
1. Inspect and clean the spindle and the taper
hole in the chuck. Remove all grease,
coatings, and particles from the chuck and
spindle surfaces with a clean cloth.
2. Open the chuck jaws by turning the chuck
barrel clockwise by hand. Make sure the
jaws are completely recessed inside the
chuck.
3. Seat the chuck on the spindle by placing a
block of wood under the chuck and tapping
the wooden block with a hammer (not
included) or tap the chuck with a rubber
mallet (not included).
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the chuck, make sure the jaws are completely
recessed into the chuck. Do not use a metal hammer directly to drive
the chuck into the spindle .
To remove the chuck (Fig. 12)
1. Turn the feed handles to lower the chuck to
the lowest position.
2. Place two wedges (not included) between
the chuck and the shoulder of the spindle.
3. Apply pressure as the arrows in Fig. 12
indicate. Pressure needs to be increased
gradually and symmetrically.
CAUTION
To avoid possible damage,
be prepared to catch the
chuck as it falls.
Fig . 11
Spindle
Open
Jaws
Chuck
barrel
Fig . 12
Feed handle
Wedges
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