Glossary And Adjustments; Assembly And Adjustments - KNOVA KN DP-2000 Operator's Manual

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BASE – Supports drill press. For additional stability, holes are
provided in base to bolt drill press to floor.
(See: SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DRILL
PRESS.)
BACKUP MATERIAL – A piece of scrap wood placed between
the workpiece and table. The backup board prevents wood in
the workpiece from splintering when the drill passes through
the backside of the workpiece. It also prevents drilling into
the tabletop.
BELT TENSION – Refer to ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS:
BELT TENSION, page12.
BELT TENSION LOCK KNOB – Tightening the knob locks the
motor bracket support maintaining correct belt distance and
tension.
BEVEL SCALE – Shows degree of table tilt for bevel opera-
tions. Scale is mounted on side of arm.
CHUCK – Holds drill bit or other recommended accessory to
perform desired operations.
CHUCK KEY – A self-ejecting chuck key that will pop out of
the chuck when you let go of it. This action is designed to help
prevent throwing of the chuck key from the chuck when the
power is turned ON. Do not use any other key as a substitute;
order a new one if damaged or lost.
COLUMN – Connects head, table, and base on a one-piece
tube for easy alignment and movement.
COLUMN SUPPORT – Supports column, and provides mount-
ing holes for column to base.
DEPTH SCALE – Indicates depth of hole being drilled.
DEPTH SCALE POINTER – Indicates the drilling depth by
pointing to the depth scale.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

BASE/COLUMN (FIG. A)
1. Set the base (1) on the floor.
2. Place the column (2) on the base, aligning the holes in the
column support with the base holes.
3. Install a bolt (3) in each column support hole, and tighten
with an adjustable wrench.
Fig. A
DEPTH SCALE LOCK – Locks the depth scale to selected
depth.
DRILL BIT – The cutting tool used in the drill press to make
holes in a workpiece.
DRILL ON/OFF SWITCH – Has locking feature. This feature
is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazard-
ous use by children and others.
DRILLING SPEED – Changed by placing the belt in any of the
steps (grooves) in the pulleys. See Spindle Speed inside belt
guard.
FEED HANDLE – Moves the chuck up or down. One or two of
the handles may be removed if the workpiece is an unusual
shape and it interferes with the handles.
HEAD LOCKS – Locks the head to the column. ALWAYS lock
head in place while operating the drill press.
REVOLUTION PER MINUTE (R.P.M.) – The number of turns
completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SPINDLE SPEED – The R.P.M. of the spindle.
SPRING CAP – Adjusts quill spring tension.
SUPPORT LOCK – Tightening locks table support to column.
Always have it locked in place while operating the drill press.
TABLE – Provides working surface to support workpiece.
TABLE BEVEL LOCK – Locks the table in any position from
0° - 45°.
TABLE LOCK – Locks the table after it is rotated to various
positions.
TABLE SUPPORT – Rides on column to support table arm and
table.
WORKPIECE – Material being drilled.
TABLE (FIG. B)
1. Slide table assembly (1) down the column (2), until it rests
on the base.
2. Install the lock handle (3) in the threaded hole.
3. Slide the table up the column to working height and hand
tighten the lock handle to secure the table in place.
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Fig. B