Location And Function Of Controls - RIDGID DP1500 Owner's Manual

Location and Function of Controls

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1. Belt Tension Lock Handles...Tightening handles
locks motor bracket support to maintain correct belt
distance and tension.
2. Belt Tension Handle...Turn handle counterclockwise
to apply tension to belt, turn handle clockwise to
release belt tension.
3. Head Lock Set Screws...Locks the head to the col-
umn. Always have them locked in place while operat-
ing the drill press.
4. Feed Handle...For moving the chuck up or down.
One or two of the handles may be removed if neces-
sary whenever the workpiece is of such unusual
shape that it interferes with the handles.
5. Table Crank...Turn clockwise to elevate table. Sup-
port lock must be released before operating crank.
6. Chuck Key...Used to tighten drill in the chuck and
also to loosen the chuck for drill removal.
7. Chuck...Holds drill bit or other recommended acces-
sory to perform desired operations.
8. Depth Scale...Allows operator to adjust drill press to
drill to a desired depth.
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Table Removed
for Clarity
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9. Drill "On-Off" Switch...Has locking feature to pre-
vent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by
children and others.
10. Light "On-Off" Switch...Turns the light on and off.
11. Depth Scale Lock...Locks the depth scale at
selected depth.
12. Spring Cap...Provides means to adjust quill spring
tension.
13. Table Lock...Allows table to be rotated in various
positions and locked.
14. Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table in any position
from 0°- 45°.
15. Bevel Scale...Shows degree table is tilted for bevel
operations. Scale is mounted on side of arm.
16. Support Lock Handle...Tightening locks table sup-
port to column. Always have it locked in place while
operating the drill press.
Note and follow the safety warnings and instructions
that appear on the panel on the right side of the head.
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