Craftsman 21914 - 12 in. Drill Press Operator's Manual page 19

TABLEROTATION
See Figure 17.
The table can be rotated out of the way when drilling large
objects.
[] Loosen the table lock handle.
[] Rotate the table to the desired position.
[] Retighten the table lock handle.
SELF-EJECTING CHUCK KEY
See Figure 18.
The self-ejecting chuck key ensures the chuck key is
removed from the chuck before the drill press is turned
On.
In order to loosen or tighten the chuck using the chuck
key, push the key into the key hole located on the chuck.
Rotate the key clockwise to tighten the chuck or counter-
clockwise to loosen the chuck.
_, WARNING: Use only the self-ejecting chuck key
provided. Always remove chuck key. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
iNSTALLiNG AND REMOVING BITS
See Figure 19.
[] Unplug the drill press.
[] Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the
opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to
use.
[] Insert drill bit into the chuck the full length of the jaws.
_ WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws
and tighten as shown in figure 19. This could cause
drill bit to be thrown from the drill press, resulting in
possible serious personal injury or damage to the
chuck.
[] Tighten chuck jaws securely using chuck key provided.
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen chuck jaws.
[] Remove chuck key.
[] To remove the drill bit, reverse the steps listed above.
DRiLLiNG
See Figures 20 - 21.
NOTE: Before beginning any drilling operation, position
the worklight for maximum lighting of the workpiece.
Using a C-clamp or similar clamping device, secure the
workpiece to the work table. To protect the surface of
the workpiece, use a piece of scrap between the clamp
and the workpiece.
D Select the proper drill bit based on the hole size
desired. For large holes, drill a pilot hole first, using a
smaller diameter bit.
D Set table assembly to desired height. If desired, set
feed shaft at desired spindle depth.
LOCK
HANDLE
CHUCK
KEY
KEYHOLE
WRONG
TABLE
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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