Glossary Of Terms - Porter-Cable PCXB620DP 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.
PULLEY COVER – Covers the pulleys and belt
during operation of the drill press.
BELT TENSION – Refer to the "Assembly"
Section, "Installing and Tensioning Belt."
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 ASSEMBLY – Connects the head,
table, and base on a one piece tube for easy
alignment and movement. Mounts to base.
COLUMN COLLAR – Holds the rack to the
column. Rack remains movable in the collar
to permit table support movements.
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.
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.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

DRILLING SPEED – Changed by placing
the belt in any of the steps (grooves) in the
pulleys. See the Spindle Speed Chart inside
belt guard.
FEED HANDLES – Moves the chuck up
or down. One or two of the handles may
be removed if necessary whenever the
workpiece is of such unusual shape that it
interferes with the handles.
HEX HEAD LOCK SCREWS – Locks the
head to the column. ALWAYS lock the head in
place while operating the drill press.
LED LIGHT – or Worklight. This tool comes
equipped with a worklight that provides
additional light to the work area.
RACK – Combines with gear mechanism
to provide easy elevation of the table by the
hand operated table crank.
RACK RING – Hold the top of the rack in
place on the column. Make sure this is tight
before operating drill.
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 HANDLE LOCK – Tightens the table
bracket 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 HANDLE – 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 BRACKET – Rides on the column to
support the table arm and table.
WORKPIECE – Material being drilled.
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