Adjustment/Operation - Craftsman 124.34983 Operator's Manual

5. Spindle Spring Adjustment
The spindle return spring may need adjustment if the
tension causes the spindle to return too rapidly or too
slowly.
5.1 Lower the table for additional clearance.
5.2 Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch (1) of the
spring cap (2). Hold it in place while loosening and
removing only the outer lock nut (3).
5.3 With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch loosen
the inner nut (4) just until the notch (5) disengages
from the boss (6) on the drill press head.
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Figure 15B
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THIS INNER NUT, because the spring will forcibly unwind.
Figure 15C
5.4 Carefully turn the spring cap (2) counterclockwise with the screwdriver, engaging the
next notch.
5.5 Lower the spindle to the lowest position by rotating the feed handle in a counterclock-
wise direction while holding the spring cap (2) in position.
5.6 If the spindle moves up and down as easily as you desire, tighten the inner nut (4) with
the adjustable wrench. If too loose, repeat steps 2 through 4 to tighten. If too tight,
reverse steps 3 and 4. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN and restrict spindle movement.
5.7 Replace the lock nut (3) and tighten against the inner nut (4) to prevent the inner nut
from reversing. See Fig. 15B and 15C
6. ADJUSTING THE LASER LINE
NOTE: Laser pointer (1) is an alternative part. Your
machine may not have this laser pointer.
How to check and adjust the Laser Beam Alignment:
Check the laser beam alignment to ensure the intersec-
tion of the laser lines precisely at the spot
where the drill bit meets the workpiece. If it is not,
the laser lines should be adjusted using the laser ad-
justment knobs located on the opposite sides of
the head assembly. See Fig. 16
1. Mark an "X" on a piece of scrap wood.
2. Insert a small drill bit into the chuck and align its tip to
the intersection of the lines of the "X'.
3. Secure the board to the table.
4. Turn on the laser switch(3) and verify the laser lines
align with the "X" on the workpiece.
5. If the laser lines do not align, loosen knobs(2) on each
side of the laser module and rotate the lasers(4) until
the lines meet in the center of the "X'. Retighten the
knobs to secure.
NOTE: Check and adjust the laser beam alignment every
time the drill 3ress table is raised or lowered to a new
position.
Figure 16
WARNING!
LASER RADIATION: AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT
• A Laser light is radiated when the laser guide is turned
on. Avoid direct eye contact. Always turn off the laser
and unplug the drill press from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments.
• A laser pointer is not a toy and should not come into
hands of children. Misuse of this appliance can lead to
irreparable eye injuries.
• DO NOT attempt to make any adjustments to increase
the laser power.
ADJUSTMENT/OPERATION
• When using the laser pointer, do not point the laser beam
towards people and / or reflecting surfaces. Even a laser
beam of lower intensity may cause eye damage. There
fore, do not look directly into the laser beam.
• If the laser pointer is stored for more than three months
without use, please remove the batteries to avoid dam-
age from possibly leaking batteries.
• The laser pointer includes no user serviceable compo-
nents. Never open the housing for repair or adjustments.
• On units equipped with the Laser-Guide attachment,
repairs must be performed only by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer.
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