ASSEMBLY

installing chuck, head assembly, and feed handles

See Figures 9 - 11.

Place the head assembly upside down on a level, flat surface.

Position chuck on spindle. Chuck should be fully opened to avoid damaging jaws.

Using a piece of scrap wood to protect the chuck, firmly tap the chuck into place using a mallet or hammer.

Position the head assembly onto the column with the chuck positioned over the table.

Note: This tool is heavy. Get help when needed.

chuck

scrap wood

spindle

 

head

 

assembly

Fig. 9

 

head

assembly

feed

 

handle

Fig. 11

 

Slide the head assembly down as far as it will go. Align the table assembly with the base and then tighten the two head set screws with the hex key.

Attach the three feed handles by screwing them into the threaded holes in the hub.

Installing/changing worklight bulb

See Figure 12.

The integrated worklight can be used to help illuminate the work area. The worklight requires a 15-watt, 120-volt,

candelabra­ -base bulb (bulb not included).

To install, insert the bulb into the worklight receptacle and twist clockwise to secure.

set

 

 

screws

bulb

Fig. 12

 

Fig. 10

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Ryobi DP102L manual Installing chuck, head assembly, and feed handles, Installing/changing worklight bulb, Set Screws Bulb

DP102L specifications

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