WEN 4205 8 inch Drill Press with Laser - Manual (Page 14)

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Assembly and adjustments (continued)
WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source before making any speed
adjustments.
Adjust speeds and tension the belt (Fig. 10)
1. Open the drill press pulley cover (1).
2. Loosen the belt tension knob (2) and bolts on both sides of the drill press head.
3. Pull the motor (3) toward the drill press head.
4. Set the belt on the desired steps of the motor (4) and spindle (5) pulleys according to the belt
positions on the spindle speed chart (Fig. 9).
5. Pull the motor away from the drill press head to increase the belt tension. Tighten the tension
knobs (2).
6. The belt (4) should be tight enough to prevent slippage. Correct tension is set if the belt flexes
about 1/2" (13 mm) when thumb pressure is applied at the midpoint of the belt between the
pulleys.