Use and Care Manual

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To avoid injury, make sure the chuck key is removed from the chuck before starting any drilling
operation.
INSTALLING A DRILL BIT
1. Place the chuck key into the side keyhole of the chuck, meshing the key with the gear teeth.
2. Turn the chuck key counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws.
3. Insert a drill bit into the chuck far enough to obtain the maximum 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. 13)
1. Insert a 3” drill bit (1) into the chuck (2) and
tighten.
2. Raise and lock the table (3) about 1” from the end of the drill bit.
3. Place a combination square (4) on the table as shown. The drill
bit should be parallel to the straight edge of the square.
4. If an adjustment is needed, loosen the bevel lock (5) with a
wrench.
5. Square the table to the bit by tilting the table.
6. Tighten the bevel lock bolt (5) when square.
Fig. 13