Glossary Of Terms - Hitachi B 16RM Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

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BASE – Supports drill press. For additional stability, holes
are provided in base to bolt drill press to fl oor.
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 table top.
BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY – Covers the pulleys and belt
during operation of the drill press.
BELT TENSION – Refer to the "Assembly" Section,
"Installing and Tensioning Belt."
BELT TENSION HANDLE – Push the handle toward the
motor to apply tension to belt, turn the handle away from
the motor to release the belt tension.
BELT TENSION LOCK KNOBS – Tightening the knobs
locks the motor bracket support and the belt tension
handle, maintaining correct belt distance and tension.
BEVEL SCALE – Shows degree of table tilt for bevel
operations. The scale is mounted on the side of the table
bracket.
CHUCK – Holds a drill bit or other recommended
accessory to perform desired operations.
CHUCK KEY – A self-ejecting chuck key which 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 the head, table, and base on a one
piece tube for easy alignment and movement.
COLUMN COLLAR – Holds the rack to the column. The
rack remains movable in the collar to permit table support
movements.
COLUMN SUPPORT – Supports the column, guides the
rack and provides mounting holes for the column to the
base.
DEPTH SCALE STOP NUTS – Lock the spindle to a
selected depth.
DEPTH SCALE – Indicates depth of hole being drilled.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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DRILL BIT – The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.
DRILL ON/OFF SWITCH – Has a locking feature. This
feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and
possible hazardous use by children and others. Insert the
key into the switch to turn the drill press on.
DRILLING SPEED – Changed by placing the belt in any
of the steps (grooves) in the pulleys. See the Spindle
Speed Chart inside belt guard or in the manual.
FEED HANDLE – Moves the chuck up or down. If
necessary, one or two of the handles may be removed
whenever the workpiece is of such unusual shape that it
interferes with the handles.
RACK – Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy
elevation of the table by the hand operated table crank.
SPRING CAP – Adjusts the quill return spring tension.
TABLE SUPPORT LOCK – Tightening locks the table
support to the column. Always have it locked in place
while operating the drill press.
TABLE – Provides a working surface to support the
workpiece.
TABLE ARM – Extends beyond the table support for
mounting and aligning the table.
TABLE BEVEL LOCK – Locks the table in any position
from 0° to 45°.
TABLE CRANK – Elevates and lowers the table. Turn
clockwise to elevate the table. Support lock must be
released before operating the crank.
TABLE LOCK – Locks the table after it is rotated to
various positions.
TABLE SUPPORT – Rides on the column to support the
table arm and table.
THREADED DRAIN (5/8" (16mm)) – Attach a 5/8"
(16mm) (pipe threaded) metal pipe to the threaded
opening for draining excess oil into a quill container. For a
non-draining surface, attach a threaded metal plug. Pipe
and plug not included.
WORKPIECE – Material being drilled.