Ryobi DP120 warranty Operation, Changing Speeds, Locking the Switch, SELF-EJECTING Chuck KEY

ADJUSTMENTS

CHANGING SPEEDS

See Figure 14.

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the drill press is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

The spindle speed is determined by the location of the belts on the pulleys inside the head assembly. The speed chart located on the cover inside the head assembly shows the recommended speed and pulley configuration for each drilling operation. To change the pulley configuration, refer to figure

14 and proceed as follows:

■Loosen the two belt tension screws located on each side of the head assembly.

■Push the belt tension lever to release belt tension and to loosen the belts.

■Open the head assembly cover and reposition the belt according to the speed chart. Close the cover.

■Push the belt tension lever firmly back into position assuring drive belt is tight. While holding tension on the motor, retighten the two belt tension knobs securely.

SPEED CHART	BELTS	MOTOR
		PULLEY

SPINDLE

PULLEY

BELT TENSION

SCREWS

BELT TENSION
LEVER	Fig. 14

OPERATION

WARNING:

Before attempting to use your drill press familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

LOCKING THE SWITCH

See Figure 15.

■ Place the switch in the OFF position.

■ Wait until the drill press has come to a full and complete stop.

■ Remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in safe place.

1	2 Drill
	Pre
	ss

SWITCH	ON
RE
TOMOVE
LOCK

SWITCH KEY

Fig. 15

SELF-EJECTING CHUCK KEY

The self-ejecting chuck key ensures that the chuck key is removed from the chuck BEFORE the drill press is turned on.

In order to loosen or tighten the chuck using the chuck key, push the key into the chuck hole. Rotate the key clockwise to tighten the chuck, counterclockwise to loosen the chuck. When you are finished with the chuck key, always replace it in the chuck key storage located on the head assembly.

WARNING:

Use only the self-ejecting chuck key provided. Always remove chuck key and store in the on-board chuck key storage. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Always remember to remove the chuck key from the table surface before turning on the drill press. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

TABLE ROTATION

When drilling large objects it may be necessary to swing the table out of the way. Simply loosen the table lock lever, rotate the table, and retighten table lock lever.

Note: When using the base as a work surface, the workpiece must be clamped securely to the base.

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