Woodstock D2677 User Manual

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Figure.23. Typical spring cover lock slot and 

locking lug.

Spring-Cover 

Lock Slot

Locking Lug

Figure.22..Feed shaft return spring assembly.

Spring 

Lock Cover

Jam Nut 

and

Cover Nut

The feed shaft return spring is adjusted at the fac-

tory; however, during the life of the drill press you

may want to adjust the feed shaft return spring to

a greater tension for a stronger quill return.  

2... Wipe off any oil on the spring-lock cover so

it will not slip when you hold the cover from 

spinning (see 

Figure.22).

3... Make sure the quill is completely seated  and 

the depth stop reads zero.

4.. Put on thick leather gloves, and hold the 

spring cover against the side of the head-

stock so the cover stays splined with the 

locking lug; remove the jam nut and loosen

the cover nut approximately 

1

⁄

4

" (6.4mm).

5... Pull the cover outward just enough to dis-

engage the spring-cover lock slot from the 

locking lug (see 

Figure.23).

6... Rotate the cover counterclockwise to 

increase spring tension, or let the cover 

slowly unwind in the clockwise direction to 

reduce spring tension (see 

Figure.23).

Locking Lug