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Figure.23. Typical spring cover lock slot and
locking lug.
Spring-Cover
LockSlot
LockingLug
Figure.22..Feed shaft return spring assembly.
Spring
LockCover
Jam Nut
and
Cover Nut
Thefeedshaftreturnspringisadjustedat thefac-
tory;however,duringthelifeofthedrillpressyou
maywanttoadjustthefeedshaftreturnspringto
a greater tension for a stronger quill return.
To.adjust.the.feed.shaft.spring.tension,.do.
these.steps:
1... UNPLUG.THE.DRILL.PRESS!
2... Wipeoffanyoilonthespring-lockcoverso
it will not slip when you hold the cover from
spinning(see Figure.22).
3... Make sure the quill is completely seated and
thedepthstopreadszero.
4.. Put on thick leather gloves, and hold the
spring cover against the side of the head-
stock so the cover stays splined with the
lockinglug;removethejamnutandloosen
the cover nut approximately 1⁄4"(6.4mm).
5... Pullthecoveroutwardjustenoughto dis-
engage the spring-cover lock slot from the
lockinglug(see Figure.23).
6... Rotate the cover counterclockwise to
increase spring tension, or let the cover
slowly unwind in the clockwise direction to
reducespringtension(see Figure.23).
Feed.Shaft.Spring.Tension
WEAR. safety.goggles. and.
gloves.when.adjusting.the.
feed.shaft.spring.. Serious.
injury. may. occur.if. this.
warning.is.ignored!
ADJUSTMENTS
LockingLug