Quill Return Spring; Belt Tension - Craftsman REXON 137.229171 Operator's Manual

To prevent personalinjury, always disconnectplug from the
power source when making any adjustments.
SPINDLE/QUILL (FIG. N)
Rotate the feed handles counterclockwise to lower
spindle to its lowest position. Hand support the spindle
securely and move it back and forth around its axis.
If there is too much play, do the following:
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. Turn the screw (2) clockwise to eliminate the play, but
Without obstructingthe upward movement of the
spindle.(A littleplay in the spindle is normal.)
3. Tighten the lock nut (1).
Fig. N
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QUILL RETURN SPRING (RG. O)
The quill return spring may need adjustment if the tension
causes the quill to return too rapidly or too slowly.
1. Lower the table for additional clearance.
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 jam nut (3).
3, With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch,
loosen the inner nut (4) just until the notch (5)
disengages from the boas (6) on the ddll press head.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVETHIS INNER NUT,
because the spring will forcibly unwind.
4. Carefully turn the spring cap (2) counterclockwisewith
the screwdriver, engaging the next notch.
5, Lower the quill to the lowest position by rotating the
feed handle in a counterclockwise direction while
holding the spring cap (2) in po6ition.
6. If the quill moves up and down as easily as you
desire, tighten the standard nut (4) with the adjustable
wrench. If too loose, repeat steps 2 through 5 to
tighten. If too tight, perform step 4, then 5.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN and restr_ quill movement.
7. Replace the jam nut (3) and tighten against the
standard nut (4) to prevent the standard nut from
reversing.
Fig. O
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To avoidinjuryfrom an accidentalstart, ALWAYS make sure
the switchis in the "OFF" position,the sw#chkey m removed,
and the plug is not connestad to the powersource outlet
hence rce_ t_ ad]tmCmants.
BELTTENSION (RG. P)
Make sure pulleys are aligned properly as shown in
Figure R on page 15.
1. To unlock the belt tension, turn the belt tension lock
knobs (1) on each side of the ddll press head
counterclockwise.
2. T'_fen the bolts by tuming the belt tensmn handle (2)
clockwise.
3. loosen the bolts by tuming the belt tension handle (2)
counterclockwise. Set belts on pulley steps for
desired speed.
4. Lock the belt tension lock knobs (1) by turning
clockwise.
NOTE: Belt tension is correct if the belt deflects
approximately 1/2 inch when pressed at its center.
Fig. P