Craftsman REXON 137.229171 Operator's Manual page 15

To avoid injury from an accidental start, ALWAYS make
sure the switch is in the =OFF" position, the switch key is
removed,and the plug is not connected to the power
sourceoutlet before making belt adjustments
ALIGNINGTHE BELT PULLEYS (RG. Q)
Open the head cover of the Drill Press Check alignment
ofthe pulleys with a straight edge (5) such as a framing
square, a level, or a piece of wood Lay the straight edge
across the top of the pulleys If all three pulleys are NOT
aligned:
1 Release belt pressure by loosening the belt tension
lock knobs (4) on either side of the head, unlocking
the belt tension handle (1)
2 Loosen the motor mount nuts (2) Lift or lower the
motor (3) until the pulleys are in line.
3 Tighten the motor mount nuts (2) using an adjustable
wrench.
.
NOTE: To avoid rattles or other noise, the motor
housing should not touch the lower belt guard
housing.
Retighten the belts by turning the belt tension
handle (1) clockwise, until the belt deflects
approximately1F2inch when pressed in the center.
NOTE: Refer t;othe chart inside the belt guard
cover for recommended drilling speeds and
belt / pulley positions.
Lock the belt tens=onlock knobs (4) by tuming
clockwise
NOTE: When the belts are new, it may be difficultto
move the belts As the machine is used, the belts will
gain more elasticity and will be easier to adjust
Fig. Q
1 4 3
BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATIONS
SPEEDS AND BELT PLACEMENT (FIG. R)
This drill press has 16 speeds, as listed below:
200 RPM 500 RPM 800 RPM 1820 RPM
290 RPM 580 RPM 870 RPM 2380 RPM
350 RPM 640 RPM 1440 RPM 2540 RPM
430 RPM 720 RPM 1630 RPM 3630 RPM
See inside of the belt guard for specific placement of the
belts on the pulleys to change speeds
To avoidpossible injury,keep guard closed, in place, and in
proper workingorder while tool is in operation
Fig. R
9
200 RPM
0
430 RPM
O
64O RPM
O
870 RPM
9
1820 RPM
0
ip
290 RPM
IP
500 RPM
9
72O RPM
tp
1441) RPM
9
2380 RPM
@
350 RPM
9
580 RPM
9
800 RPM
9
1630 RPM
tp
2540 RPM