Strands S68 Drill Press Manual May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to the Strands S68 Drill Press Manual: Maintenance, Parts, and Troubleshooting

6. Speed Selection (Belt Drive)

1. Open belt guard.
2. Loosen motor tension lever (pull toward you).
3. Move belt to desired pulley grooves (refer to chart).
4. Retighten motor tension lever (belt should deflect ~1 cm at center).
5. Close guard.

Spindle Vibration:

Check for a bent arbor or a poorly seated Morse Taper bit. Clean the internal taper with a cloth.