Glossary Of Terms - Porter-Cable PCB660DP Instruction Manual

BASE – Supports drill press. For additional stability,
holes are provided in the base to bolt drill press to the
floor. (See "ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL
PRESSES".)
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 – Turn the handle
counterclockwise to apply tension to belt, turn the
handle clockwise to release 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 arm.
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.
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.
DRILL BIT – The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

DRILL ON/OFF SWITCH – Has 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.
HEAD LOCKS – Locks the head to the column.
ALWAYS lock the head in place while operating the drill
press.
RACK – Combines with gear mechanism to provide
easy elevation of the table by the hand operated table
crank.
REVOLUTIONS 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 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 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 – Attach a 5/8 in. (15.9 mm,
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.
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