WEN 4208 8 inch 5 Speed Drill Press - Manual (Page 14)

14
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Tilt the table (Fig. 12)
The table can be tilted from 0 to 45° to the left and right.
1. Loosen the bevel lock bolt (1) with a wrench.
2. Tilt the table (2) to the desired angle, using the bevel scale (3)
as a basic guide.
3. Re-tighten the bevel lock bolt (1).
4. To return the table to its original position, loosen the bevel
lock bolt. Realign the bevel scale (3) to the 0° setting.
5. Tighten the bevel lock bolt (1) with the wrench.
Square the table to the head
(Fig. 13)
1. Insert a 3" (7.6 cm) drill bit (1) into the chuck (2) and tighten.
2. Raise and lock the table (3) about 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of
the drill bit.
3. Place a combination square (4) on the table as shown. The
drill bit should be parallel to the straight edge of the square.
4. If an adjustment is needed, loosen the bevel lock (5) with a
wrench.
5. Square the table to the bit by tilting the table.
6. Tighten the bevel lock bolt (5) when square.
Coil spring adjustment (Fig. 14)
WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source.
If the quill returns too quickly or too slowly when the feed handles
are released, adjust the spring.
Note: This adjustment is set at the factory and should not need
changing. Readjustments may eventually be necessary due to
normal wear and tear.
1. Raise the spindle to the top position.
2. Move both depth scale nuts (1) to the lowest position and
tighten to prevent the quill from dropping down.
3. Place a screwdriver in the notch (2) of the spring housing.
4. Firmly hold the screwdriver in place to prevent the spring and housing from moving.