Craftsman 21914 Operation Manual - Page 23

_k WARNING:Whenservicingu,seonlyidenticarleplacemenpt arts.Useofanyotherpartsmaycreate a hazardorcauseproductdamage. _IL WARNING:Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safety glasseswithsideshieldsduringpowertooloperation or whenblowingdust.Ifoperationis dusty,alsowear a dustmask. ,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the tool, remove the switch key, and unplug the drill press before performing any maintenance or adjustment. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. HEAD ASSEMBLY AND MOTOR HOUSING Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the head assembly and/or motor housing. PULLEYS See Figure 26. Should you feel an unusually high level of vibration, the pulleys may not be tightly secured on the motor and/or spindle shafts. To make sure the pulleys are properly seated and tight, locate the set screw on each of the pulleys. Tighten each set screw with the hex key. GEAR RACK Periodically grease the worm gear and gear rack in order to keep the vertical movement smooth and to help prolong the life of the drill press. PULLEY SETSCREW ,_ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. After using the drill press, clean it completely and lubricate all sliding and moving parts. Apply a light coat of automotive-type paste wax to the table and column to help keep the surfaces clean. LUBRICATION [] Lower spindle to maximum depth exposing the arbor. Oil moderately once every three months. [] Oil the column lightly every two months. [] If turning becomes difficult, grease gear rack lightly. The ball bearings in the tool are permanently lubricated. MOTOR/ELECTRICAL The induction motor is easy to maintain but must be kept clean. Do not allow water, oil, or sawdust to accumulate on or in it. The sealed bearings are permanently lubricated and need no further attention. Fig. 26 BATTERIES Check the laser batteries regularly to avoid deterioration. Remove the batteries if you will not be using the laser for an extended time. 23