Craftsman REXON 137.229171 Operator's Manual page 9

1-1/2 hp (maximum developed) 16 speeds (200-3630 r.p.m.) 5/8 inch chuck 17-inch
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BASE - Supports the drill press. For additional stability,.
holesare provided in the base to bolt the drill press to
U_e floor.(See "Specific Safety Instructions for DriUPresses".)
BACKUP MATERIAL - A piec_e of scrap wood placed
betweenthe workpiece and table. The backup board
prevents wood in the workpiece from splintering when the
drillpasses through the backside of the workpiece. It also
preventsdrilling into the table top.
BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY -Covers the pulleys and belt
duringoperation of the drill press.
BELTTENSION - Refer to the =Assembly" Section,
"Installing and Tensioning Belt."
BELTTENSION HANDLE -Turn the handle clockwise to
applytension to belt, turn the handle counterclockwise
to release belt tension.
BELTTENSION LOCK KNOBS -Tightening the knobs
locksthe motor bracket support and the belt tension
handle,maintaining correct belt distance and tension.
BEVEL SCALE - Shows the degree of table tilt for bevel
operations.The scale is mounted on the side of the arm.
CHUCK - Holds the drill bit or other recommended
accessoryto perform desired operations.
CHUCK KEY - A self-ejecting chuck key which will pop
out of the chuck when you let go of it.This action is
designed to help prevent throwing of the chuck key from
thechuck when the power is turned "ON". Do not use
anyother key as a substitute;order a new one if damaged
or lost.
COLUMN - Connects the head, table, and base on a
one-piece tube for easy alignment and movement.
COLUMN COLLAR - Holds the rack to the column.
Rack remains movable in the collar to permit table
supportmovements.
COLUMN SUPPORT -Supports the column, guides the
rackand provides mounting holes for column to base.
DEPTHSCALE STOP NUTS - Lockthespindle to the
selected depth.
DEPTH SCALE - Indicates depth of hole being drilled.
DRILL BIT - The cutting tool used in the drill press to
make holes in a workpiece.
DRILL ON/OFF SWITCH - Has locking feature. This
feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and
possiblehazardous use by children and others. Insert the
key into the switch to turn the drill press on.
DRILLING SPEED -Changed
by placing the belt in any
of the steps (grooves) in the pulleys. See the Spindle
Speed Chart inside the belt guard.
FEED HANDLE - Moves the chuck up or down. If
necessary, one or two of the handles may be removed
whenever the workpiece is of such unusual shape that it
interferes with the handles.
FENCE - Attaches to the table to align the workpiece or
for fast rape"tdive drilling.Removable. Remove fence when
it interferes with other drill press accessories.
HEAD LOCKS - Leeks the head to the column. ALWAYS
lock the head in place while operating the drill press.
RACK - Combines with gear mechanism to provide easy
elevation of the table by the hand operated table crank.
REVOLUTION PER MINUTE (R.P.M.) -The
number of
turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SPINDLE SPEED -The
R.P.M. of the spindle.
SPRING CAP -Adjusts the quill spring tension.
TABLE SUPPORT LOCK -Tightening locks the table
support to the column. Always have it locked in place
while operating the drill press.
TABLE - Provides a working surface to support the
workpiece.
TABLE ARM - Extends beyond the table support for
mounting and aligning the table.
TABLE BEVEL LOCK - Locks the table in any position
from 0° - 45 °.
TABLE CRANK - Elevates and lowers the table. Turn
clockwise to elevate the table. Support lock must be
released before operating the crank.
TABLE LOCK - Locks the table after it is rotated to
various positions.
TABLE SUPPORT - Rides on the column to support the
table arm and table.
THREADED DRAIN (5/8") - Attach a 5/8" (pipe threaded)
metal pipe to the threaded opening for draining excess oil
into container. For a non-drainingsurface attach a threaded
metal plug. Pipe and plug not included.
WORKPIECE - Material being drilled.

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