Adjusting Spindle Perpendicular to Table

The Radial Drill Press was factory-adjustedand set with Spindle Housing perpendicular to table No further adjust-

ment should be necessary However. normal shipping and handling may have changed the setting Check and adjust as follows:

1 DISCONNECT FROM POWER SOURCE! Never make any adjustments while the tool is plugged in

2Be sure the Vertical Lock plunger (REF 87) is engaged in Horizontal Tube slot (REF 81).

3Mount a 3" long precision round steel rod or a large, straight drill bit into Chuck and place a combination

square on Table Check alignment between rod and Table as shown

NOTE: Combination square must be "true," Check for accuracy as illustrated below.

				Straight Edge of
Draw Light		_'-.-	/	Board 3/4"
Board along				Must Be Perfectly
Edge of				Straight
Scale	I	/ >

Flip Square Over to Dotted Position--Edge of

Scale Should Align Perfectly with Drawn Line

Precision

Steel Rod

4If out of square, loosen two Set Screws (REF 26) that attach Spindle Housing Assembly (REF 25) to Horizontal Tube Tilt Spindle Housing Assembly until rod is exactly 90 degrees to Table Tighten both Set Screws

5Check V-belt tension after this adjustment and readjust if required

Alignment of Motor Pulley to Spindle Pulley

Check pulley alignment by sighting between tops of Spindle Pulley (REF 19) and Motor Pulley (REF 71)

1Should they need adjustment, loosen screws on Cover Mount (REF 75) and turn motor assembly until pulleys align,

2 Tighten screws and adjust V-belt tension if needed