Woodstock 17" Drill Press W1680 - Manual (Page 15)

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Drill Chuck and Arbor
Figure 19. Seating the arbor into chuck.
Figure 18. Chuck components identification.
The drill chuck is attached to the drill spindle by
means of a drill chuck arbor. Matched tapers on
the arbor and the back of the chuck create an
almost permanent assembly when properly
joined. To assemble the drill chuck and mount it
to the spindle, carefully follow the instructions
below:
1. The drill chuck, arbor and spindle socket
must be thoroughly cleaned before assem-
bly. It is recommended that mineral spirits
be used for this task. Refer to the safety
warnings on the container of the mineral
spirits. Failure to clean the mating surfaces
may result in separation and wear.
2. Use the chuck key provided to adjust the
jaws of the chuck until they are well inside
the drill chuck body.
3. Place the drill chuck on a workbench face
down. The arbor has a short taper and a
long taper. Place the short taper into the
socket in the back of the drill chuck and tap
with a rubber or wooden mallet. See Figure
19. If the chuck fails to remain secure on
the arbor, repeat step 1 and 2. Do not use
excessive force. The drill chuck and arbor
may be damaged.
Chuck
Key
Arbor
Wedge
ASSEMBLY
Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-
based solvents to remove this protective
coating. These products generally have low
flash points which makes them extremely
flammable. A risk of explosion and burning
exists if these products are used. Serious
personal injury may occur.
Many of the solvents commonly used to
clean machinery can be highly flammable,
and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always
work in well-ventilated areas far from
potential ignition sources when dealing
with solvents. Use care when disposing of
waste rags and towels to be sure they do
not create fire or environmental hazards.
Keep children and animals safely away
when cleaning and assembling this machine.
DO NOT use a steel hammer on the drill chuck
to seat it onto the spindle. Damage will occur
to the chuck and/or spindle which may make
them unusable or unsafe.