11.IMPORTANT: Make certain the bottom of spindle (S) Fig. 11, and tapered hole (T) in chuck are clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust preventive coatings. NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively remove any substance from the spindle and chuck; however, carefully follow the manufacturer’s safety rules concerning its use.
12.IMPORTANT: OPEN THE CHUCK JAWS AS WIDE AS POSSIBLE, MAKING SURE THE CHUCK JAWS ARE UP INSIDE CHUCK.
13.Hold chuck (U) Fig. 12, and carefully drive chuck onto the spindle with a block of wood and a hammer, or a mallet (V), as shown. This will seat the chuck properly on the spindle. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the chuck NEVER drive the chuck onto the spindle with a metal hammer.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
FASTENING DRILL PRESS
TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE
PERMANENT MOUNTING
If your drill press is to be used in one permanent location, the drill press base must be secured to the supporting surface with fasteners through the two mounting holes,
(A) Fig. 12A, in the drill press base (B).
Fig. 12A
MOUNTING YOUR DRILL PRESS TO A PLYWOOD BASE
If you do not fasten your drill press in a permanent manner, the drill press must be fastened to a ply- wood mounting board to prevent the drill press from tipping over during normal use. Use a good grade of plywood with a minimum 3/4" thickness. Do not make the mounting board from particle board since particle board can unexpectedly break.
