Hitachi B 16RM Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions page 12

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INSTALLING THE HEAD (FIG. D)
The Drill Press head is very heavy and MUST be lifted
with the help of 2 PEOPLE OR MORE to safely assemble
the Drill Press head on the column.
1. Carefully lift the head (1) above the column (2) and
slide it onto the column. Make sure the head slides
down over the column as far as possible.
Align the head with the base.
2. Using the hex wrench, tighten the two head lock set
screws (3) on the right side of the head.
Fig. D
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INSTALLING FEED HANDLES (FIG. E)
1. Locate the three feed handles in the loose parts bag.
2. Screw the feed handles (1) into the right of threaded
holes (2) in the hub (3). Tighten.
Fig. E
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INSTALLING THE CHUCK (FIG. F, G and H)
Before any assembly of the chuck and arbor to the
drill press head, clean all mating surfaces with a
nonpetroleum based product; such as alcohol or lacquer
thinner. Any oil or grease used in the packing of these
parts must be removed otherwise the chuck may come
loose during operation.
Fig. F
1. (Fig. G) Push the chuck (1) onto the spindle arbor (2).
Tap gently on the arbor with a rubber hammer to
ensure a proper seat.
2. Lower the spindle by turning the feed handles (3)
counterclockwise, until the slot (4) appears on the
quill (5).
3. Push the chuck and spindle arbor up into the spindle,
making sure the tang (6) (upper narrow end of the
spindle arbor shank) is engaged and locked in the
inner slot (7) of the spindle. This can be seen through
the outer slot (4) of the quill by rotating the chuck and
arbor until the two slots are aligned.
4. Open the jaws of the chuck (1) by rotating the chuck
sleeve clockwise. To prevent damage, make sure the
jaws are completely receded into the chuck.
NOTE: Clean the taper with a non-alcohol based cleaner
before inserting it into the arbor.
Fig. G
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