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Identification
Refer to the list below and see Figures 1 & 2 to become familiar with the drill press controls.
1.Light Switch: Turns light ON/OFF.
2.Power Switch: Turns motor ON/OFF.
3.Belt Tension Lever: Adjusts motor location to increase/decrease belt tension.
4.Belt Tension Lock: Locks motor in place.
5.Table Height Crank: Raises/lowers table.
6.Table Lock Lever: Locks table rotation.
7.Column Lock Lever: Locks table height.
8.Torsion Spring: Returns quill into head- stock.
9.Lash Screw: Removes quill lash.
10.Depth Stop: Limits quill travel to a
11.Scale: Displays current
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Figure 1. Right-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, which houses the quill and work light, and supports the motor and belt housing.
Drift Key: A wedge-shaped tool used to separate tapers.
T-Slot: A slot in a table used to trap a hex nut or hex bolt to clamp down a workpiece or a vise.
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.
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