RIDGID DP15501 - Manual (Page 23)

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ADJUSTMENTS
TO CONVERT FROM RIGHT HAND OPERATION
TO LEFT HAND OPERATION
See Figures 23 - 27.
The drill press is shipped from the factory with feed handles
set-up for right hand operation. However, if desired, the
drill press feed handles can be converted to left hand
operation.
WARNING:
For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove
plug from power source outlet before making any
adjustments.
n To help keep the drill chuck from falling on to the floor,
place a piece of scrap wood on top of the table and
raise the table until it engages the chuck.
CAUTION:
Releasing the spring assembly without proper
support of the chuck will allow the quill assembly
to drop on top of the drill press table.
n Firmly hold spring housing against head so it remains
engaged with the 4 mm cap screw. Remove both nuts
and washer from the feed handle assembly shaft.
See Figure 23.
n Use both hands to firmly grasp the spring housing. Pull
the spring housing slightly away from the drill press,
disengaging the spring housing from the cap screw.
While firmly holding the housing, allow the spring
assembly to unwind inside housing clockwise until the
spring tension is relieved.
CAUTION:
To prevent injury, be careful not to allow the spring
assembly to rapidly unwind.
n Remove the spring housing.
n Slide the feed handle assembly out from the right side of
the head. See Figure 24.
n Remove the bushing located on the left of the head
assembly as shown. It may be necessary to tap this
bushing out from the right side. Reinstall this bushing on
the right side of the drill press.
n Remove the 4 mm socket head cap screw from the left
side of the drill press and install in the same position on
the right side of the drill press. Tighten screw.
CAP
SCREW
Fig. 23
SPRING
HOUSING
BUSHING
FEED HANDLE
ASSEMBLY SHAFT
FEED
HANDLE
Fig. 24
FEED
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
FEED
HANDLE
INNER
NUT
WASHER
OUTER
NUT