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Reinsert the alignment pin, along with the nut, and
tap it lightly with a rubber mallet for full insertion.
8.3 Table insert leveling
Refer to Figure 16.
The insert should be flush with the table surface:
1. Remove the two screws beneath table insert
(G, Figure 16).
2. Loosen any of the wing nuts (H) and rotate the
bolts (J) as needed until the insert is level with
the table surface.
TIP: A straight edge clamped to the table and
across the insert will facilitate correct leveling
during this procedure.
3. Tighten all four wing nuts.
4. The two screws (G) may be reinstalled, if
desired, to retain insert in position.
Figure 16
8.4 Table slots
The table has four through-slots and two T-slots,
for attaching clamps, fence, or other accessories.
8.5 Chuck and arbor removal
Refer to Figure 17.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Lower the table to clear the chuck area.
4. Lower quill assembly with the downfeed
handles to expose slot and lock it in the
lowered position (see sect. 8.5, Quill retraction
lock). While maintaining the lowered quill
position, rotate spindle by hand to align the
slot in the spindle with the slot in the quill.
5. Insert drift key (HP1) into the aligned slots and
tap lightly. The chuck and arbor assembly
should fall from the spindle.
Prepare to catch the chuck
and arbor as it drops. Striking the floor
could damage tool.
Figure 17
8.6 Installing bits
The chuck accepts bits with a 5/8” or smaller
shank.
1. Insert bit (not provided) into chuck jaws with
about 1” insertion. When using a small bit, do
not insert it so far that the jaws touch the flutes
of the bit.
2. Make sure bit is centered in chuck before
tightening chuck.
3. Turn chuck key clockwise to tighten chuck
jaws. See Figure 18. NOTE: Insert chuck key
into each of the three holes in the chuck and
tighten to ensure tightness of each jaw.
4. The chuck key has a spring-loaded pin to
prevent it being left in the chuck. However,
always check the area and clear away any
tools before starting the drill press.
5. Turn chuck key counterclockwise to loosen
chuck jaws and remove bit.
Figure 18