Tool Shop 240-2003 Operator's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source before
making any speed adjustments.
Adjust speeds and tension the belt
1. Open the drill press pulley cover.
2. Loosen the belt tension knob (2) (see Fig 7).
3. Pull the motor (3) (see Fig. 7) toward the drill press head.
4. Set the belt on the desired steps of the motor and spindle
pulleys according to the belt positions on the spindle speed
chart . (See above chart)
5. Pull the motor away from the drill press head to increase
the belt tension.Tighten the tension knobs (2) (see Fig. 7).
6. The belt should be tight enough to prevent slippage. Correct
tension is set if the deflection distance is about 1/2" (13 mm)
when thumb pressure is applied at the midpoint of the belt
between the pulleys.
Tilt the table
The table can be tilted from 0 to 45° to the left and right.
1. Loosen the bevel lock bolt (1) with a 3/4" hex wrench.
2. Tilt the table (2) to the desired angle, using the bevel scale (3)
as a basic guide.
3. Re- tighten the bevel lock bolt (1).
4. To return the table to its original position, loosen the bevel lock
bolt. Realign the bevel scale ( 3) to the 0° setting.
5. Tighten the bevel lock bolt (1) with the 3/4" hex wrench.
Note: This 3/4" hex wrench is not included and sold separately.
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(see Fig. 9 and Fig. 10).
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Fig. 8
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Fig. 10