Delta 17-990X - Manual (Page 11)

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IMPORTANT: Make certain that the spindle taper (Q) Fig. 16 and the tapered hole in the chuck (R) are clean and free
of any grease, lacquer, or rust-preventive coatings.
NOTE: Household oven cleaner can effectively remove any substance from the spindle and chuck. Carefully follow the
manufacturer's safety rules concerning its use.
IMPORTANT: Open the chuck jaws as wide as possible with the chuck jaws inside the chuck.
13. Hold the chuck on the taper of the spindle. Set the chuck by tapping it with a soft-tipped hammer (T) or a block
of wood and hammer (Fig. 17).
To avoid damage to the chuck, NEVER drive the chuck onto the spindle with a metal hammer.
Fig. 16 Fig. 17
Thread the three pinion shaft handles (U) in the three
holes located in the pinion shaft hub (V) (Fig. 18).
FOR MODEL 17-925 ONLY
Fig. 18
FOR MODEL 17-990X ONLY
1. Remove the screw (A) Fig. 19 and the flat washer (B).
2. Place the handle (A) Fig. 20 on pinion shaft (C). Align
the key slot (D) in the handle with the key (E) on the
pinion shaft.
3. Replace the flat washer (C) Fig. 21 and thread the
screw (B) into the pinion shaft.
4. Tighten securely.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20 Fig. 21
Q
R
S
T
V
U
A
B
A
D
E
C
C
T