Delta N081935, 18-900L Assembling Headstock To Column and Base, Installing the Chuck

ASSEMBLING HEADSTOCK

TO COLUMN AND BASE

To assemble the headstock to the column:

1.Place the drill press head (P) Fig. 9 on the column as far as it will go.

NOTE: Be sure the head-locking screws (R) are do not block the drill press head from fully seating on the column.

To reduce the risk of injury, always use at

least two people when lifting.

2.Align the head (P) Fig. 10 with the table (Q) and the base (B).

3.Tighten the two head-locking screws (R) Fig. 9 with the 5 mm hex wrench supplied.

INSTALLING THE CHUCK

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Make certain that the tapered hole in the bottom of spindle (U) Fig. 11, and the taper on the spindle adapter (V) are clean and free of grease, lacquer or rust- preventive coatings.

NOTE: Remove the rust-preventative oil from the chuck using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.

Push the spindle adapter (V) Fig. 11 into the spindle (U). making certain that the tang (W) engages the mating slot inside the spindle (U).

NOTICE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. To avoid damage to the laser, prevent the cleaning solution from coming in contact with the laser pod. You can clean the laser pod with a dry cotton cloth.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the spindle taper (X) Fig. 12, and tapered hole in chuck (Y) are clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust preventive coatings.

NOTE: Remove the rust-preventative oil from the chuck using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.

IMPORTANT: Rotate the chuck until the chuck jaws are fully retracted inside the chuck. Hold the chuck on the taper of the spindle. Tap it with a soft-tip hammer (Z) Fig. 13 or a block of wood and hammer to set the chuck.

NOTICE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. To avoid damage to the chuck, NEVER drive the chuck on the spindle with a metal hammer.

	X
Y

Fig. 12

P

R

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

P

Q

B

U

W

V

Fig. 11

Z

Fig. 13

10