Maintenance - Central Machinery 44846 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

4. Push the Motor (22) backward and hold. Retighten the Thumb Nut.
note: To test the proper belt tension, push in on the center of each belt at its center. It should
move only 1/2 inch (in or out).
5. Close the Belt Guard Lid.
Warning: before performing any maintenance to this machine, remove the line cord
from the electrical outlet.
removing the chuck and spindle shaft
During this procedure, refer to the Chuck and Spindle Assembly Drawing.
1. Pull the Feed Knob counterclockwise and hold the Chuck at a depth of three inches.
2. Align the key holes in the Spindle (A15) shaft and the Quill Tube (A10) by turning the
Chuck by hand.
3. Insert a Wedge Drift Key (not supplied) into the key holes.
4. Lightly tap the wedge Drift Key (A14) with a rubber mallet until the Spindle shaft falls
out of the Quill Tube.
Place a bundled cloth or basket below the Chuck to catch it when it falls.
installing the chuck and spindle shaft
1. Using a clean cloth, wipe the tapered surfaces on the Spindle shaft (A15).
2. Slide the Spindle shaft and Chuck assembly up and into the Quill Tube (A10).
At the same time, turn the assembly until the rectangular end of the Spindle shaft slips
into the notch on the Quill Tube.
Warning: in the previous step, if the spindle shaft is not properly set in the Quill tube
notch, it may fly out during operation.
3. Loosen the Support Clamp (B16) and raise the Table (B20) about three inches below
the Chuck.
4. Turn the Chuck sleeve clockwise to open the jaws completely.
5. Pull the Feed Knob counterclockwise and force the Chuck against the Table until the
Spindle shaft is secure.
adjusting the feed Wheel return tension spring
caution: Wear a full face shield during this procedure.
1. Move the Chuck to its uppermost position and lock in place.
2. Insert a screwdriver in the lower-front notch of the Cap Spring (8).
Hold it in place and, using a wrench, remove the (outer) Hex Nut (7) only.
SKU 44846

Maintenance

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