Delta SM300 Operating Controls And Adjustments, Fastening Drill Press To Supporting Surface

10.IMPORTANT: Make certain the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 15, and tapered hole in chuck (R) are clean and free of any grease, lacquer or rust preventive coatings.

NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively remove any sub-stance from the spindle and chuck; however, carefully follow the manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use.

11.IMPORTANT: Open the chuck jaws as wide as possible by turning the chuck sleeve (S) Fig. 16.

12.Holding chuck on taper of spindle, tap with a soft tip hammer (T) or a block of wood and hammer to set chuck, as shown in Fig. 16. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the chuck, NEVER drive the chuck onto the spindle with a metal hammer.

Q

R

Fig. 15

S

T

Fig. 16

FASTENING DRILL PRESS TO SUPPORTING SURFACE

If during operation there is any tendency for the machine to tip over, slide or walk on the supporting surface, the machine base must be secured to the supporting surface with a M8x1.25x125mm carriage head screw, 8.5mm flat washer, 8.5mm lock washer, M8x1.25 hex nut, through the two holes (A) Fig. 17, located in the machine base.

A

Fig. 17

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND STOPPING

DRILL PRESS

The switch (A) Fig. 18, is located on the front of the drill press head. To turn the drill press “ON” move the switch up to the “ON” position. To turn the drill press “OFF” move the switch down to the “OFF” position.

A

Fig. 18

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