Harbor Freight Tools 38119 - Manual (Page 11)

SKU 38119 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11
Ensuring all parts are thoroughly clean and dry and burr free, place the chuck over 4.
the end of the spindle, and pull the spindle down using the feed handles, pressing
the chuck jaws hard against the piece of scrap wood until the chuck is forced
home.
Pulley cover knob
Locate the knob with pan head screw and attach to the cover. 1.
Screw on tightly. 2.
adjusting the Drive belt
The drive belt is pre-installed. However, if the belt requires tightening or the
spindle speed needs to be changed, proceed with the following steps:
Undo the Belt Tension Locking Screw to loosen the belt. 1.
Consult the chart inside the pulley cover (or the Drill Speed chart in this manual), 2.
and install the belt in the position corresponding to spindle/drill speed required.
Lever the motor, on its bracket, away from the head, so that tension is applied
3.
to the belt. Tension is correct when the belt deflects by approximately 1/2” at its
center when using reasonable thumb pressure. Lock the motor in this position
using the locking screw.
note: If the belt slips during operation, adjust the belt tension.
SEttIngS anD aDjuStMEntS
before adjustments are made, ensure that the machine is
SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED. Also make sure
all locking handles and securing screws are FULLY
TIGHTENED when adjustments are completed.
WaRnIng! tO PREVEnt SERIOuS InjuRY:
Secure the drill press to the bench or table top
before using.
tO aDjuSt thE tabLE
The table is capable of being raised, lowered, or
swiveled about the column by:
Loosening the table support locking handle (A), 1.
adjusting as desired, and re-tightening the handle; or,
Loosening the Set Screw (B), tilting to the desired
2.
position (up to 45° in either direction), and tightening.
Figure 3
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