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The feed shaft return spring is adjusted at the factory;
			Cover Lock
however, during the life of the drill press you may want
			Slot
to adjust the feed shaft return spring so the return pres-
sure suits your operating needs.
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		cover

)% Wipe off any oil on the spring lock cover (=`^li\*() so it does not slip in your fingers when you hold the cover from spinning.

*% While holding the spring lock cover against the side of the head stock so the cover stays splined with the locking lug; loosen the jam nut and loosen the cover nut approximately 1⁄4" (see =`^li\*)).

+% Put on heavy leather gloves to protect your hands from possible lacerations if the spring uncoils during the next step.

,% Pull the cover outward just enough to disengage the spring-cover lock slot from the locking lug.

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-%Rotate the cover counterclockwise to increase spring tension, or let the cover slowly unwind in the clock- wise direction to reduce spring tension.

.% Engage the next available spring-cover lock slot with the locking lug and hold the spring lock cover tightly against the side of the head stock.

=`^li\*(% Feed shaft spring.

=`^li\*)% Loosening spring nut.

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/% Snug the cover nut against the spring cover just until the nut stops, and then back off the nut approximately 1⁄3 turn, or just enough so there is no binding at complete spindle travel.

0% Hold the cover nut and tighten the jam nut against the cover nut.

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