Use and Care Manual

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Read and understand the
entire contents of this manual before attempting
assembly or operation. Failure to comply may
cause serious injury.
6.0 Setup and assembly
6.1 Unpacking and cleanup
Remove all contents from shipping carton and
compare parts to the contents list in this manual. If
shipping damage or any part shortages are
identified, contact your distributor. Do not discard
carton or packing material until drill press is
assembled and running satisfactorily.
Clean all rust protected surfaces with kerosene or a
light solvent. Do not use lacquer thinner, paint
thinner or gasoline, as these can damage plastic
components and painted surfaces.
6.2 Shipping contents
Carton contents
1 Drill press
1 Crank handle
3 Feed handles
1 Chuck and key
1 Arbor
1 Wrench
1 Drift key
2 Hex wrenches – 3mm, 5mm
1 Owner’s manual
1 Warranty registration card
6.3 Tools required for assembly:
3mm hex wrench (provided)
Rubber mallet
6.4 Assembly
1. Install 3 feed handles into hub (D, Figure 6-2).
2. Install crank handle on shaft of table bracket,
and tighten set screw with 3mm hex wrench.
(Figure 6-1)
Figure 6-1: installing crank handle
6.4.1 Chuck and arbor installation
1. Thoroughly clean arbor (A, Figure 6-2), chuck
(B) and spindle (C). Any grease or residue in
these areas can cause the pieces to separate
and create a safety hazard as well as damage
to the tool.
3. Twist chuck to retract chuck jaws if they are
exposed.
4. Push chuck (B) by hand onto arbor (A), and
slide assembly firmly up into spindle (C).
5. Turn arbor and chuck assembly until tang (A
1
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on arbor engages slot at end of spindle.
6. Use one or two sharp taps from a rubber mallet,
or a hammer and a block of wood, against
bottom of chuck to seat chuck securely onto
arbor.
Do not use a steel hammer
directly against chuck, as this may damage
chuck.
Figure 6-2: installing chuck and arbor
6.4.2 Chuck and arbor removal
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Raise table until it is about seven inches below
chuck.
3. Place a piece of scrap wood on table, and lower
quill (Figure 6-3) using feed handles.
4. Rotate spindle to align keyhole in spindle with
keyhole in quill.
5. Insert drift key (E, Figure 6-3) into aligned slots
and tap lightly. The chuck and arbor assembly
should fall from the spindle.
Catch chuck as it is
released; allowing it to fall to floor may
damage it.
6.4.3 Wrench and key storage
Wrenches, chuck key, and drift key can be stored on
fixture on right side of drill press head.