Changing The Speed; Pillar Drills (Ed16B2 And Ed16F2) Only - Axminster Pillar Drills User Manual

Changing the Speed

WARNING! DISCONNECT THE
PILLAR DRILL FROM THE MAINS
SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING!
Remove the securing screw from the side of the
pulley and drive belt cover, put carefully aside
and raise the cover (See fig 30).
Fig 30

Pillar Drills (ED16B2 and ED16F2) Only

Locate and loosen the motor yoke butterfly locks
(A). Locate the drive belt tensioning lever (B), (see
fig 31) and turn it un-clockwise, to move the motor
assembly "in" . This will release the tension from the
drive belts (See figs 32-33-34-35).
Fig 31
Refer to the (speed select table) and ascertain the
belt positions for the speed you require. Move the
belts to these positions.
WARNING! TAKE CARE NOT TO
TRAP YOUR FINGERS WHEN
REPOSITIONING THE BELT ON
THE PULLEYS!
Turn the pulley train to check the belts move freely.
Tension the whole belt train by turning the drive belt
A
B
Turn anti-clockwise
to slacken the belts
20
Fig 32-33-34-35
Turn clockwise to
tension the belts