Return Spring Adjustment; Operating Controls; Operation - Jet IDP-15BV Operating Instructions Manual

A
B
Figure 8-1: depth stop adjustment

7.2 Return spring adjustment

The return spring is adjusted by the manufacturer and
should not require attention. If adjustment is deemed
necessary, follow the steps below while referring to
Figure 8-3:
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Loosen lock nut (E). Do not remove.
3. Firmly hold coil spring cover (F).
4. Pull out cover and rotate until pin (G) on housing
engages the next notch in coil spring cover. Turn
cover clockwise
counterclockwise to increase tension.
5. Tighten lock nut (E). Do not over-tighten or force
nut too strongly against spring cover.
G
E
F
Figure 8-3: return spring adjustment
to decrease tension
7.3 Table tilt adjustment
Table tilt adjustments are made on table bracket
beneath table.
Refer to Figures 8-4 and 8-5.
over-loosen. This could cause table assembly to
separate from column, fall and cause injury.
1. IDP-15BV: Loosen set screw (H) with 1/4" hex
wrench.
2. IDP-15BV: Loosen hex cap screw (J) with 5/8" or
adjustable wrench.
3. Tilt table to desired angle, referring to scale and
pointer atop table bracket.
4. Tighten screw or nuts (J).
5. Tighten set screw (H).
and
Figure 8-4: table tilt (IDP-17 only)

8.0 Operating controls

Press ON button to start spindle rotation. Press OFF
to stop.
The work lamp operates independently; on/off button
is on top of lamp housing.

9.0 Operation

1. Insert
inch (25.4mm) deep. When using a small bit, do
not insert it so far that the jaws touch the flutes of
the bit. Make sure bit is centered in chuck before
tightening chuck with key.
For a small workpiece that cannot be clamped to the
table, use a drill press vise. The vise must be
clamped or bolted to the table. Always use a
back-up piece of scrap wood to cover the table.
This protects both table and drill bit.
10
In the following steps do not
J
H
drill bit into chuck jaws about 1-