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W1668 13
1
⁄4" Oscillating Drill Press
ADJUSTMENTS
To change the drilling speed, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE DRILL PRESS!
2. Refer to the speed chart located under the
belt cover or refer to the “Drill Press RPM
Chart” on Page 20, and choose the desired
speed.
3. Loosen the motor lock screw (see Figure
33).
4. Pull the motor toward the front of the drill
press to remove tension from the V-belt.
5. Move the V-belt to the desired V-grooves
on the motor and spindle pulleys (see
Figure 34).
6. Push the motor toward the back of the
headstock; the push rod is spring loaded
and will follow the motor (see Figure 33).
7. Tighten the lock screw, and make sure the
belt deflection is 1
1
⁄2" between both inner
sides when the belt is pinched together
between the pulleys, as shown in Figure
35. Refer to “Belt Tension” in the
ADJUSTMENTS section on Page 15 for
details.
8. Close the cover. The motor will not start
until the cover is closed.
Figure 33. Loosening the lock knob.
Figure 34. Adjusting belt to desired speed.
UNPLUG the drill press
before changing speeds
to avoid accidental start
up. Failure to do this may
result in serious personal
injury.
The Model W1668 13
1
⁄4'' Oscillating Drill Press
has 12 speeds ranging from 250 to 3050 RPM.
Refer to the speed charts located under the
belt guard while following the instructions
below.
Figure 35. Measuring belt deflection.
Motor
Pulley
Drilling Speed
Belt Deflection
gap should be
about
1
1
⁄2"
Motor Lock
Screw
Push Rod