RIDGID SP6490 manual Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment, Checking Pulleys Alignment, Nuts Motor

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Assembly (continued)

Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment

Checking Pulley(s) Alignment

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury due to accidental starting always turn drill press off and remove switch key before making belt adjustments.

Pulley alignment is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment.

1.Place the idler pulley from loose parts bag into the head as shown. Place belts from loose parts bag on pulleys following speed adjustment instruc- tions below.

2.Place a straightedge such as a piece of wood, metal, or framing square across the top of pulleys.

3.The top of all three pulleys should touch the straightedge.

4.If not:

Straightedge

	Lower	Belt	Motor
	Belt	Tension	Mount
	Guard	Tension	Mount
	Guard	Lock	Nuts Motor
		Lock	Nuts Motor
		Handle

•Loosen the motor mount nuts.

•Move the motor until the pulleys are in line.

•Retighten the motor mount nuts. NOTE: To avoid rattles or other noise, motor frame must not touch lower belt guard.

Speed Adjustment

1.Release belt tension lock handles located on each side of drill press head by turning them counterclockwise.

2.Loosen belt tension by turning belt ten- sion handle clockwise.

3.Use speed chart inside belt guard to choose speed for drilling operation. Install belts in correct position for desired speed. The longer of the two belts is always positioned between the spin- dle pulley and idler pulley.

IMPORTANT: Visually check to make sure the four ribs on the belt are placed into the four pulley grooves.

Belt

Tension

Handle

Spindle Idler

Pulley Pulley

Properly aligned belt should not touch the stepped surface on the pulley

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Contents +/225 02/5,//3566 Safety Instructions For Drill Press Table of ContentsBefore Using The Drill Press Reduce the Risk of Dangerous EnvironmentInspect your drill press Thrown WorkpieceThink Safety Plan Your Work This drill press has 12 speeds as listed belowDress for safety Reduce the Risk of Accidental StartingKeep Children Away Before Leaving The Drill PressMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsGlossary of Terms General Electrical ConnectionsVolt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Properly Prong Plug Grounded Prong Outlet GroundingWire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Cord Gauge Length 25-50 Unpacking and Checking Contents Loose Parts List of Loose PartsDescription Qty Location and Function of Controls Table Bevel Lock...Locks the table in any position from 0Assembly of Base/Column AssemblyCrank Installing The Table Installing the Storage Tray10mm Dia. x 12mm Set Screw Head Column Installing the HeadHead Head Lock Pulley Alignment and Speed Adjustment Speed AdjustmentChecking Pulleys Alignment Straightedge Lower Belt Motor Tension Mount GuardInstalling the Drill Chuck Installing Feed HandlesTensioning Belt Support Lock Chuck Sleeve Feed Handle Wood Adjusting the Table Square To Head Installing Light BulbBevel Scale Converting From Right Hand Operation to Left Hand Operation Page Quill Return Spring Mm Cap Spring NotchCap Nut Inner Nut OuterAdjusting Belt Latch Guard Latch Adjusting ScrewsGetting To Know Your Drill Press Spindle Speed in R.P.M Belt Guard Latch...Press button to raise belt guardKey Drilling to a Specific Depth Another Way Depth ScaleDepth Scale Lock Adjust to Desired Depth Locking Chuck at Desired DepthRemoving Chuck and Arbor Chuck Sleeve Chuck BodySafety Instructions for Basic Drill Press Operation Basic Drill Press Operation Installing DrillsJaws Positioning Table and Workpiece Workpiece Backup MaterialWorkpiece Drill Press Vise Bolt or Clamp Vise Securely Tilting Table Hole LocationFeeding Bevel Lock Set Screw Bevel ScaleMaintenance Wiring DiagramTroubleshooting MaintenanceTroubleshooting Probable Cause Remedy Turn nut counterclockwise toRepair Parts Parts List for Ridgid 15 Drill Press Model No. DP15501Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Key DescriptionRepair PartsAlways order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Description Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Description Parts List for Rdigid 15 Drill Press Model No. DP15501 Call