Craftsman 152.229020 Instruction Manual page 20

DRULLING HOLES TO DEPTH
MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from
the power source.
Figure 12-1
ADJUSTING RETURN SPRUNG
The drHU chuck wHU automatically return sUowUy to its
upper position when the handUe is reUeased, The return
spring was properUy adjusted at the factory, However, to
adjust, if necessary:
MAKE CERTAIN the drHU press is disconnected from
the power source.
Figure 13-1
A
1. Unsert the drHU bit into the chuck and tighten with
chuck key.
2. Hace the workpiece on the drHU press tame. Raise
the drHU press tame until the workpiece is 1/8-in
from the drHU bit.
NOTE: Make sure the workpiece is secured to the table
properly.
3,
Turn the depth stop (A) on the thread depth
scale (B) until the bottom stop is aligned with the
dimension you want to drill on the scale (C).
See Figure 12ol.
4,
To quickly move the depth stop, press in on the
quick release button (D) and move the depth stop
up or down the depth scale. When at desired depth
release button (D).
5. Drill a test hole to check the depth.
2O
1. Loosen both nuts (A) and (B). Make sure that the
spring housing (C) remains engaged with head
casting (D). See Figure 13-1.
Figure 13-2
E
2. While firmly holding the spring housing (C) pull the
spring housing out and rotate it (counter-clockwise
to increase or clockwise to decrease the spring ten°
sion) until the boss (E) is engaged with the next
notch (F) on the spring housing. See Figure 13-2.
IMPORTANT: Because the return spring is under
tension, it will want to unwind (clockwise). Make sure
you have a firm hold of the spring housing before
pulling it out.
3. Turn the nut (B) until it contacts the spring housing
(C), then back the nut (B) out 1/4 turn from the
spring housing (C). Tighten the nut (A) against the
nut (B) to lock the nuts from turning. See Figure
13-1 and 13-2.
IMPORTANT: The inside nut should not contact spring
housing when tightened.