Wen 4214

OPERATION
Recommended speed for drill bit size and materials
DRILL BIT SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS
RPM Wood Aluminum, Zinc, Brass Iron, Steel
2000 to 3200 3/8 in. 9.5 mm 7/32 in. 5.6 mm 3/32 in. 2.4 mm
1400 to 2000 5/8 in. 16 mm 11/32 in. 8.75 mm 5/32 in. 4 mm
1000 to 1400 7/8 in. 22 mm 15/32 in. 12 mm 1/4 in. 6.4 mm
800 to 1000 1-1/4 in. 31.75 mm 11/16 in. 17.5 mm 3/8 in. 9.5 mm
580 to 800 1-5/8 in. 41.4 mm 3/4 in. 19 mm 5/8 in. 16 mm
Fig. 24
Belt tension and drill press speed is controlled by automatic
adjustments made to the diameter of the front spindle when the speed
handle is moved.
NOTE: See page 21 for information on the variable speed function of
this drill press.
1. Plug in the drill press and turn it ON. Adjust the speed to the highest
setting, then turn the drill press OFF and unplug it.
2. Open the belt cover (remove the Phillips-head screw from the right
side, then open the lid.
3. Press down on the bottom side of the motor pulley. This will loosen
the belt tension. Work the belt off the pulleys.
WARNING: Do not change
the drive speed when the drill
press is turned off.
REPLACING THE BELT (FIG. 24)
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2
3
4
WARNING: Disconnect the drill press from the power source
before replacing the belt.
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4. Place the new belt on the motor pulley, then press down on the bottom side of the pulley as before and
get the belt as close to the motor shaft as possible. Make sure the bottom side of the pulley is pushed fully
downward.
5. Work the belt around the spindle pulley. The belt will not be taut, but will self-seat later.
6. Close and secure the belt cover.
7. Plug in and turn ON the drill press. The belt will self-seat and achieve proper tension on its own.