Craftsman 124.34985 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

WARNING: To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the

power source when making any adjustment.

2. Feed Depth Adjustment

The depth gauge is located on the feed handle hub. Use the depth

gauge to accurately and consistently set the required drilling depth.

Loosen the depth stop fixing screw, set the depth stop as required and

subsequently re-tighten the fixing screw.

3. Speed Adjustment

This drill press has 12 speeds shown in the speed label located on the un-

derside of the head assembly lid. To change the speed, loosen the belt

tension lock knob on each side of the head. Then use the adjustment lever

to draw the motor mounting plate toward the front end of the drill head.

Next, change the belt locations on the pulleys.

Tighten the belts by pushing the adjustment lever towards the rear of the

drill head and locking the belt tension knobs. See Fig.13 and Fig.13A

4. Spindle Spring Adjustment

The spindle return spring may need adjustment if the tension causes the

spindle to return too rapidly or too slowly.

4.1 Lower the table for additional clearance.

4.2 Place a screwdriver in the lower front notch (1) of the spring cap (2).

Hold it in place while loosening and removing only the outer lock nut (3).

4.3 With the screwdriver still engaged in the notch loosen the inner

nut (4) just until the notch (5) disengages from the boss (6) on the drill

press head.

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THIS INNER NUT, because the spring will

forcibly unwind.

4.4 Carefully turn the spring cap (2) counterclockwise with the screwdriver,

engaging the next notch.

4.5 Lower the spindle to the lowest position by rotating the feed handle in a

counterclockwise direction while holding the spring cap (2) in position.

4.6 If the spindle moves up and down as easily as you desire, tighten the

inner nut (4) with the adjustable wrench. If too loose, repeat steps 2

through 4 to tighten. If too tight, reverse steps 3 and 4. DO NOT OVER-

TIGHTEN and restrict spindle movement.

4.7 Replace the lock nut (3) and tighten against the inner nut (4) to prevent

the inner nut from reversing. See Fig.14 and Fig. 14A

5. SPINDLE

Rotate the feed handles counterclockwise to lower spindle to its lowest

position. Grasp the spindle and attempt to move it back and forth. If there is

play, do the following:

5.1 Loosen the spring cap lock nut (1).

5.2 Turn the screw (2) clockwise to eliminate the play, but without

obstructing the upward movement of the spindle.

5.3 Tighten the lock nut (1). See Fig. 15

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 13A

Figure 14

Figure 14A

Figure 15

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