Harbor Freight Tools 44506, 8 inch drill press Adjusting the Feed Wheel Return Tension Spring

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2.Slide the Spindle Shaft and Chuck assembly up and into the Quill Tube (B3).

At the same time, turn the assembly until the rectangular end of the Spindle Shaft slips into the notch on the Quill Tube.

Warning: In the previous step, if the Spindle Shaft is not properly set in the Quill Tube notch, it may fly out during operation.

3.Loosen the Lock Handle Support (C2) and raise the Table (C7) about three inches below the Chuck.

4.Turn the Chuck sleeve clockwise to open the jaws completely.

5.Pull the Feed Knob counterclockwise and force the Chuck against the Table until the Spindle Shaft is secure.

Adjusting the Feed Wheel Return Tension Spring

Caution: Wear a full face shield during this procedure.

1.Move the Chuck to its uppermost position.

2.Loosen Hex Nuts (31) and move both to the lowermost position. This will keep the Chuck from falling during this adjustment.

3.Insert a screwdriver in the lower-front notch of the Spring Cap (29).

Hold it in place and, using a wrench, remove the (outer) Hex Nut (30) only.

4.With the screwdriver still in place, loosen the (inner) Hex Nut (30) until the Spring Cap notch disengages from the Spring Retainer (27) -- about 1/8 inch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pointer (32)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Cap (29)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hex Nuts (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hex Nuts (30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise and engage the next Spring Cap notch. Leave the screwdriver in place.

6.Tighten the (inner) Hex Nut just enough to engage the notch.

If this Hex Nut is too tight, it will restrict (up and down) Chuck-Spindle movement.

7.Loosen and screw the Hex Nuts (31) to the top of the Stop Rod (B12).

SKU 44506

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents Inch Drill Press For technical questions and replacement parts, please callSafety Warnings and Precautions SpecificationsRead all instructions before using this tool Save This ManualSKU For technical questions, please call Drill Press Safety Warnings and Precautions Unpacking AssemblySKU For technical questions, please call Operation Setting the Depth Scale to Drill to a Specified Depth MaintenanceInstalling the Chuck and Spindle Shaft Tilting the TableAdjusting the Feed Wheel Return Tension Spring General Maintenance Symptom Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingItem # Description Head Assembly Parts ListHead Assembly Drawing Pulley and Spindle Assembly Drawing Pulley and Spindle Assembly Parts ListChuck and Spindle Shaft Assembly Drawing Chuck and Spindle Shaft Parts ListBase and Table Assembly Drawing Base and Table Assembly Parts List
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8 inch drill press, 44506 specifications

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