Identification
Refer to the list below and Figures 1 & 2 to become familiar with the drill press controls.
1.Power Switch: Turns motor ON/OFF.
2.Belt Tension Lock: Locks motor in place.
3.Table Height Lock: Locks/unlocks to adjust table height.
4.Lash Screw: Adjusts quill lash.
5.Downfeed Handles: Used to move the spindle down during operation.
6.Torsion Spring: Returns quill into head- stock.
7.Depth Stop: Limits quill travel to a
8.Scale: Displays current
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Figure 2. Left-side controls.
Refer to the list below to become familiar with the drill press terms and definitions.
Headstock: The cast iron upper portion of the drill press that houses the quill and supports the motor and belt housing.
Arbor: A tapered shaft that connects the chuck to the spindle.
Quill: Houses the spindle and bearings. Spindle: The hollow shaft that accepts the arbor.
Figure 1. Right-side controls.
Model G9986 8" Drill Press |