adiustments
5.LOOSEN all three screws "C", "D", and "E'" four turns using 1/4 in. setscrew wrench.
NOTE: TIGHTENING BOTH SCREWS "C'" AND "E'"
SQUEEZES HEAD TOGETHER ... TIGHTENING SCREW "'D" SPREADS IT APART.
a.IF QUILL ISTOOTIGHT
(1)TIGHTEN screw "D" until quill is free to move up and down.
(2)Extend quill halfway down ... TIGHTEN screw "E" until quill is LOCKED.
(3)Carefully LOOSEN screw "E" until quill is free.
(4)TIGHTEN screw "'C'" only enough so that it does not lock the quill ... quill must move up and down freely.
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b.IF QUILL ISTOO LOOSE
(1)Extend quill halfway down ... TIGHTEN screw "'E" until quill is locked.
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(2)Carefully LOOSEN screw "E" until quill is free,
(3)TIGHTEN screw "C" only enough so that it does not lock the quill ... quill must move up and down freely.
(4)Screw in remaining screw "D" all the way ,.. tighten it lightly.
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PINION BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT
Rotating the ECCENTRIC BUSHING in either direction will move the pinion shaft TOWARD or AWAY from the
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1.LOOSEN setscrew "A "° using 5/32 in. setscrew wrench.
2.With a large pair of pliers, rotate bushing so that pinion
revolves freely with no "clicking" sound.
3.TIGHTEN setscrew.
AUTOMATIC FEED RETURN ADJUSTMENT
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automatic feed return fails to return the quill to the top of |
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its stroke, or if the action is sluggish,the feed return can be |
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adjusted as follows: | 3. | Rotate counterclockwise | approximately | 1/2 turn ... | ||
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1. | Lock | the quill | at the top of its stroke with the quill | push it back in place. |
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| lock | handle. | 4. Loosen quill and check tension. If more is required, | |||
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2. | Pull hub straight | out until you can rotate it. | repeat steps 2 & 3 above. |
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maintenance
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING
YOUR DRILL PRESS.
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside
the motor.
A coat of
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
For motor maintenance, follow instructions furnished with motor.
lubrication
All of the BALL BEARINGS are packed with grease at the factory. They require no further lubrication.
Periodically lubricate the SPLINES (grooves)in the spindle and the RACK (teeth on the quill).
USE Sears Gear Case Lubricant.
1.Lower quill and spindle all the way down . .. LOCK the quill.
2.Use a small stick of wood and apply lubricant around the inside of the hole in the spindle pulley.
3.Apply lubricant to RACK (teeth) on quill extending below drill press head.
For motors lubrication, follow instructions furnished with motor.
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