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Figure 8-5
Method #2:
1. Mark the desired depth of cut on the side of the
workpiece (Figure 8-6).
2. Loosen lock handle (F) and use turret handles
(G) to lower the bit to the mark. Hold turret
handle in position.
3. Rotate the scale ring (H) to the measurement
that will allow the drill bit to raise and clear the
workpiece.
4. Tighten the lock handle (F).
5. The bit will now stop at the marked depth when
the turret handles are rotated.
6. To release depth stop, loosen lock handle (F).
Figure 8-6: method #2
8.4 Quill Retraction Lock
The quill can be held in the down position and
prevented from retracting, such as for operating a
sanding drum or to facilitate removal of chuck and
arbor.
To lock the quill in down position, proceed as follows
(Figure 8-5):
1. Loosen lock handle (F).
2. Rotate turret handles (G) to lower spindle to the
point at which it is to be locked, and hold turret
handles stationary in this position.
3. Rotate scale ring (H) clockwise all the way until
it stops. You should be able to feel and hear
when lock ring reaches the end of its rotation.
4. Tighten lock handle (F). You can now release
turret handles. The quill will remain in this
lowered position until released.
5. To release the quill, loosen lock handle (F).
8.5 Laser Adjustment
Do not look directly into the
laser beam or view it directly with optical
instruments. See Figure 8-7.
The Laser Assembly has been installed and pre-set
at the factory. It should, however, be checked for
alignment and any adjustments made before
operating the drill press. It should be re-checked
periodically, as long-term machine vibration may
cause it to become misaligned.
Cross Hair Alignment
1. Place a wooden board (J, Figure 8-8) flat on
table. Do not allow board to move from this
position; use clamps if needed. Bring the bit
down until it leaves a slight indention in the
board; then raise the bit back up.
2. Loosen the laser setscrew on one side of the
drill press head (see Figure 8-9). Using your
thumb and forefinger, slightly rotate the laser
left or right until it bisects the drill bit indention
on the board (K, Figure 8-8). Tighten the laser
set screw to lock this laser in place.
3. Repeat step 2 with the laser on the other side of
the drill press head. Make sure the second laser
bisects the drill bit indention (L, Figure 8-8). The
two lasers will now form an "X" with the center
of the "X" at the precise point of the drill bit
indention.
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Figure 8-7
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