Tool Shop 240-2003 Operator's Manual page 7

Fig. 4
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Fig. 7
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Install the chuck (see Fig. 4 ).
1. Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck and the spindle.
Remove all grease, coatings, and particles from the chuck and
spindle surfaces with a clean cloth.
2. Open the chuck jaws by turning the chuck barrel clockwise by
hand. Make sure the jaws are completely recessed inside the
chuck.
3. Seat the chuck on the spindle by placing a block of wood
under the chuck and tapping the wood with a hammer or
tap the chuck with a rubber mallet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the chuck, make sure the jaws are
Remove the chuck at a later time
1. Turn the feed handles to lower the chuck (1) to the lowest position.
2. Place a ball joint separator tool (4) above the chuck (2) and tap it
lightly with a hammer (3) to cause the chuck to drop from the
spindle.
Note:This ball joint separator tool not included and sold separately.
Note: To avoid possible damage, be prepared to catch the chuck
as it falls.
Fig. 5
Install the belt
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(The belt is included).
1. Open the pulley and belt cover (1).
2. Loosen the belt tension lock knob (2).
3. Slide the motor (3) as close to the drill press head as possible.
4. Place a belt (4) on the motor pulley (5) and the spindle pulley
Fig. 6
(6) in the proper position for the desired speed.
5. Pull the motor away from the drill press head until the belt is
properly tensioned. Tighten the belt tension lock knobs.
Note:The belt (4) should be tight enough to prevent slippage.
Correct tension is set if the belt flexes about 1/2" (13 mm) when
thumb pressure is applied at the midpoint of the belt
pulleys.
Spindle speeds
This drill press offers 5 spindle speeds from 740 to 3140 RPM.
The highest speed is obtained when the belt is positioned on
the largest motor pulley step and the smallest spindle pulley step.
completely recessed into the chuck. Do not use a metal
hammer directly to drive the chuck into the spindle.
(see Fig. 6 and Fig. 7).
(see Fig. 5 ).
between the
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