Figure 20. Seating arbor into spindle.
Figure 21. Inner and outer slots aligned.
Figure 22. Using wedge to remove arbor.
4.Slide the arbor into the spindle socket while slowly rotating drill chuck. The socket has a rectangular pocket in which the tang (or flat portion of the arbor) fits into. Once the tang is oriented correctly the drill chuck will not rotate without turning the spindle.
5.Tap the end of the drill chuck with a rubber or wooden mallet to seat the drill chuck.
See Figure 20.
Arbor Removal
Wear safety glasses when removing drill chuck from spindle. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury.
A wedge is included with the Shop Fox® Drill Press which aids in drill chuck arbor removal.
1.Rotate the spindle handles until a slot is exposed in the side of the quill.
2.Rotate the spindle until the inner slot is aligned with the outer. See Figure 21. You will see through the spindle when slot is properly aligned.
3.Insert the wedge into the slot and allow quill to rise, trapping the wedge. Hold the drill chuck with one hand and tap on the wedge with a hammer. See Figure 22.