Craftsman REXON 137.229171 Operator's Manual page 13

DRILL PRESS ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: All the adjustments for the operation of the
drillpress have been completed at the factory, Due to
normal w ear and use, some occasional readjustments
may be nesessary.
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Topreventpe_scoalinjury, always disconnectthe plug from
• e powersourcewhen making any adjustments.
SQUARINGTABLE TO HEAD (FIG. K and L)
NOTE: The table arm and support has a predrilled hole
witha lockingset screw inserted for locking the tab_ to
s predetermined 0° horizontalposition.It must be loosened
tochangethe angle of the table.
1. Inserts 114",or larger diameter, precision ground
steel:rod (1), approximately 3" long, into the chuck (2).
Tightenthe chuck jaws.
2. Raise table to working height and lock.
3. Using the combination square (3), place one edge
fiaton the table, and align the other edge vertically
besidethe rod (1).
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4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the locking set
screw(4) with the 3 mm he)( key to RELEASE the
tablefrom the horizontal position.
5. Loosenthe large hex head bevel locking bolt (6).
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Topreventinjury, be sure to hold the table & table arm
mssmbly,so it will not swivel or tilt.
6. Nign the square to the rod by rotating the table until
the square and rod are in line.
7. Relightanthe large hex bolt. (6).
Fig. L
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BEVEL SCALE (RG. L and M)
NOTE: The bevel scale has been included to measure
approximate bevel angles. If precision is necessary,
a square or other msasudng tool should be used to
position the table. To use the bevel scale (7):
1. Loosen the lockingset screw (4) to RELEASE it from
the table support.
2. Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (6).
To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table & table arm
assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt.
3. Tilt the table, aligning the desired angle measurement
to the zero line opposite the scale (7).
4. Tighten the bevel locking bolt. (6).
5. To return the table to its original position, loosen the
bevel locking bolt (6). Realign the bevel scale (7) to
the 0° position.
6. Tighten the locking set screw (#,) until it is seated in
the horizontal 0 ° hole of the table support.
Fig. M
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