Hitachi B13F Drill Press Adjustments, Tilting the Table Fig. H, Spindle / Quill Fig

DRILL PRESS ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: All the adjustments for the operation of the drill press have been completed at the factory. Due to normal wear and use, some occasional readjustments may be necessary.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustment.

TILTING THE TABLE (Fig. H)

NOTE: The bevel scale has been included to measure approximate bevel angles. if precision is necessary, a square or other measuring tool should be used to position the table. To use the bevel scale (1):

1.Remove pin and nut (2). Tighten nut until pin slips out.

2.Loosen the large hex head bevel locking bolt (3).

Fig. H

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WARNING

To prevent injury, be sure to hold the table assembly, so it will not swivel or tilt.

3.Tilt the table, aligning the desired angle measurement to the zero line scribed on the table opposite the bevel scale (1).

4.Tighten the bevel locking bolt (3).

5.To return the table to its original position, loosen the bevel locking bolt (3). Realign the bevel scale (1) to the 0 scribed line on the table.

6.Back nut out several turns, reinsert pin and nut into table, and tap into place with hammer.

7.Tighten the bevel locking bolt.

NOTE: The table has been removed from the illustration for clarity.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustment.

English

SPINDLE / QUILL (Fig. I)

Rotate the feed handles counterclockwise to lower spindle to its lowest position. Hand support the spindle securely and move it back and forth around the axis. If there is play, do the following:

1.Loosen the lock nut (1).

2.Turn the screw (2) clockwise to eliminate the play, but without obstructing the upward movement of the spindle.

3.Tighten the lock nut (1).

Fig. I

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WARNING

To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustment.

QUILL RETURN SPRING (Fig. J)

The quill return spring may need adjustment if the tension causes the quill to return too rapidly or too slowly.

1.Lower the table for additional clearance.

2.Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch (1) of the spring cap (2). Hold it in place while loosening and removing only the outer jam nut (3).

3.With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch loosen the

inner nut (4) just until the notch (5) disengages from the boss (6) on the drill press head.

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THIS INNER NUT, because the spring will forcibly unwind.

Fig. J 6

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4.Carefully turn the spring cap (2) counterclockwise with the screwdriver, engaging the next notch.

5.Lower the quill to the lowest position by rotating the feed handle in a counterclockwise direction while holding the spring cap (2) in position.

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