Ryobi RDP102L Manual page 16

REMOVING THE CHUCK
1. Turn the feed handles to lower the chuck to the
lowest position.
2. Place a ball joint separator (not shown) above the
chuck and tap it lightly with a hammer or rubber
mallet to cause the chuck to drop from the spindle.
NOTE: Never hit the chuck directly with the hammer
or rubber mallet.
NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the chuck, raise
the jaws all the way fi rst and be prepared to catch the
chuck as it falls.
MOUNTING DRILL PRESS TO WORK SURFACE
See Figure 16.
If the drill press is to be used in a permanent location,
secure it to a workbench or other stable surface.
If the drill press is to be used as a portable tool, fasten
it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be
clamped to a workbench or other stable surface. The
mounting board should be of suffi cient size to avoid
tipping while drill press is in use. Any good grade
plywood or chipboard with a 19 mm (3/4") thickness is
recommended.
1. Mark holes on surface where drill press is to be
mounted using holes in drill press base as a template
for hole pattern.
2. Drill holes through mounting surface.
3. Place drill press on mounting surface, aligning holes
in the base with holes drilled in the mounting surface.
4. Insert bolts (not included) and tighten securely with
lock washers and hex nuts (not included).
If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough
to go through holes in drill press base and material
the drill press is being mounted to. If machine bolts
are used, make sure bolts are long enough to go
through holes in drill press, the material being
mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts.
NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top.
Install the lock washers and hex nuts from the
underside of the workbench.
Once the drill press is securely mounted on a sturdy
surface:
1. Check for vibration when the motor is switched ON.
2. Adjust and retighten the mounting hardware as
necessary.
3. Check the table assembly to assure smooth
movement up and down the column.
4. Check to assure that the spindle shaft moves
smoothly.
CHUCK KEY STORAGE
See Figure 17.
Storage holder for the chuck key is located on the right
side of the drill press.
BEVEL DRILLING
See Figure 18.
NOTE: A bevel scale has been included to measure
approximate bevel angles. If precision is necessary,
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Original Instructions
a square or other measuring tool should be used to
position the table. To use the bevel scale:
1. Tighten the nut on the locking pin using a 10 mm
or adjustable wrench clockwise to release the pin
from its table support. This pin will be needed when
placing the table back to its 0 degree setting from the
table support. Do not throw away.
2. Loosen the large hex head table bevel locking bolt
using a 17 mm or adjustable wrench.
3. Tilt the table, aligning the desired angle measurement
to the zero line opposite the scale.
4. Tighten the table bevel locking bolt.
5. To return the table to its original position, loosen the
cable bevel locking bolt. Return the table to the 0°
position.
6. Return nut on locking pin to the outside end of
threads. Gently tap locking pin, using a rubber
mallet, until it is seated in the mating hole of the table
bracket. Hand tighten nut.
NOTE: The table has been removed from the
illustration for clarity.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the
plug from the power source when making any
adjustments.
SPINDLE / QUILL
See Figure 20.
Rotate the feed handles counterclockwise to lower
spindle to its lowest position. Hold the chuck and move it
front to back. If there is excessive play, proceed with the
following adjustments:
1. Loosen the lock nut located on the right side of the
drill press, using a 10 mm wrench.
2. Turn the screw clockwise to eliminate the play, using
a slotted screwdriver, but without obstructing the
upward movement of the spindle. (A little play in the
spindle is normal.)
3. Tighten the lock nut.
QUILL RETURN SPRING
See Figure 21.
The quill return spring may need adjustment if the quill
return speed is too rapid or too slow. This spring is
located on the left side of the drill head.
1. Lower the table for additional clearance.
2. Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch of the
spring cap. Hold it in place while loosening and
removing only the outer jam nut, using a 10 mm
wrench.
3. With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch,
loosen the inner nut just until the notch disengages
from the boss on the drill press head.
NOTE: Do not remove this inner nut, because the
spring will forcibly unwind.
4. Carefully turn the spring cap counterclockwise with
the screwdriver, engaging the next notch.