Steel City 20530 User Manual page 20

INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL
BITS
MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from the
power source.
Fig.24
A
B
1. Turn the upper barrel (A) to open the chuck jaws
slightly larger than the diameter of the drill bit.
SEE FIG. 24.
2. Insert the smooth end of drill bit in the chuck as far as
it will go, then back the bit out 1/16" (or up to the
beginning of the drill bit flutes).
3. Center the drill bit in the chuck before tightening the
chuck. Using the supplied chuck key, insert key into
one of the holes on lower barrel (B), securely tighten
the bit in chuck and remove chuck key. Repeat on
other 2 holes.
NEVER run drill press to install or tighten a drill bit or
cutter in the keyed chuck.
Make sure that the drill bit or accessory is properly
secured and chuck key is removed before starting the
Drill press.
REMOVING THE CHUCK
AND SPINDLE
MAKE CERTAIN the drill press is disconnected from the
power source.
1. Remove drill bit from the chuck.
2. Lower the quill and lock it in place using the quill
locking handle.
3. Rotate the chuck and spindle assembly by hand until
the two holes in the side of the quill and the spindle
align. SEE FIG. 24A.
Fig.24A
A
B
4. Place flat piece of wood 1" under chuck to prevent
damage.
5. Insert the tapered end of the spindle adapter remover
(B) into the hole (A) with the flat part towards the top.
6. Using a mallet or hammer drive the spindle adapter
remover into the quill.
NOTE: The chuck will drop out of the quill; be prepared to
catch it.
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